Category Archives: anchor blepharoplasty
Fixing Botched Double Fold Surgery
Published on April 3, 2024 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Repairing the outcomes of double fold surgery, especially when faced with issues like asymmetry, excessively high creases, or overly thick eyelids requires a nuanced understanding of both the aesthetics and functionality of the eyelid. Double fold surgery, also known as Read More…
The Outie and Innie Eyelid: Implications for Upper Blepharoplasty.
Published on October 30, 2021 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.by Kenneth Steinsapir, MD Upper eyelids actually only come in two types: an outie upper eyelid fold, and an innie upper eyelid fold. The implications of this division of upper eyelids are unavoidable and profound. Innie and outie lids defined Read More…
“Do I have enough skin to fix my upper eyelids?”
Published on June 18, 2018 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.This was asked in the first email from one of my patients. She wanted to share her experience but maintain her privacy. The photos are of other patients so she would not be identified. However, I very much appreciate this Read More…
I’m 20 years old. Is eyelid surgery right for me?
Published on June 30, 2015 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Although most people reach their adult height during the early teen years, our shape and features continue to develop and change until our late teens. By 20, however, our facial features have assumed their adult form and individuals who are Read More…
Stay Fresh, Youthful, and Vibrantly-Beautiful in your 20s, 30s, and 40s!
Published on June 15, 2015 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Stay Fresh, Youthful, and Vibrantly-Beautiful in your 20s, 30s, and 40s! For some individuals, facial plastic surgery such as eyelid surgery or a surgical facelift, brow lift or midfacelift, can be a powerful way to eliminate deep wrinkles, improve Read More…
Plastic Surgery in Your 30s
Published on June 5, 2015 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Plastic Surgery in your 30s: Delay the Unwelcome Signs of Aging with Dr. Steinsapir! Once the problematic teen years have passed, we rarely think about our skin’s fresh glow and smooth, supple texture that sparks the appearance of youth Read More…
THE ANCHOR BLEPHAROPLASTY
Published on June 3, 2015 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Effective Eye-enhancement Technique Fewer Than 2% of Eyelid Surgeons Can Perform Successfully In order to understand the benefits of anchor blepharoplasty (eye surgery), it is important to have a basic working knowledge of eye anatomy. The levator aponeurosis is Read More…
Micro-Blepharoplasty (micro cosmetic eyelid surgery)-Less is more.
Published on November 7, 2014 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Upper Eyelid Surgery (Micro-Blepharoplasty) Are you thinking about having upper eyelid surgery? You know what you don’t like about your eyelids, but does your potential surgeon think about your eyelids the way you do? This is a critical question Read More…
Asian Eyelid Surgery: Do You Need It?
Published on July 8, 2013 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Asian Eyelid Surgery: Do You Need It? If you have been considering what you can do to improve your appearance and wonder if cosmetic surgery is right for you, now is the time to take the next step and move Read More…
What is supratarsal fixation and how does it differ from anchor blepharoplasty?
Published on December 12, 2012 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Supratarsal Fixation Supratarsal fixation is really an antiquated method that invites the surgeon to form a crease that is simply too high for virtually every patient. The natural eyelid crease is caused by connective tissue fibers that firmly connect the Read More…