Category Archives: fixing eyelid surgery
Lower eyelid post-blepharoplasty reconstruction.
Published on March 27, 2024 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Post-blepharoplasty lower eyelid reconstruction is an essential service when cosmetic lower eyelid surgery does not go as planned. These same reconstructive methods are also helpful to address complications after cheek implant and midface surgery, orbital changes after thyroid eye disease, Read More…
Renee Zellweger is fixable?
Published on October 23, 2014 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.By Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D. This week plastic surgery speculation before and after pictures of Renee Zellweger are everywhere on the Internet with headlines like: “Renee Zellweger is now completely unrecognizable.” I must say that this is not breathy hyperbole. Read More…
Cosmetic Eye Surgery by Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.
Published on October 22, 2014 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Cosmetic Eye Surgery Eyes are an aesthetically important part of the face, and if the eyes appear droopy, tired or wrinkled, the person may appear older than they actually are. Cosmetic eye surgery can be performed to rejuvenate the Read More…
When should I consider getting a second opinion after eyelid surgery complications?
Published on December 16, 2013 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.As you recover from an eyelid surgery, you’ll likely have a sense pretty quickly of how your recovery is going. You will most likely know if you are experiencing a complication. After going over what to expect with your doctor Read More…
I had under eye filler and it’s too much. What can I do?
Published on October 1, 2013 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Medical technology for addressing volume deficits in the under eye region have made many advances. If you had the foresight to be treated with hyaluronic acid filler your treatment is completely adjustable. The most popular facial fillers on the market Read More…
How to Decide If a Surgeon is Right for Your Eyelid Surgery.
Published on September 3, 2013 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.You’re considering eyelid surgery, but how do you know which surgeon to choose? You can feel confident going into oculoplastic surgery given that you’ve done your homework, have open and complete communication with your surgeon, and settle for nothing but Read More…
I had lower eyelid surgery that has pulled my eye down. Can this be improved or fixed with Restylane?
Published on July 8, 2013 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Achieving the Best Results First, please let us say we are very sorry for the negative experience you have had. While cosmetic eyelid surgery is usually a very positive experience yielding great results and tremendous aesthetic improvement, as with any Read More…
My eyes are dry since my eyelid surgery. Is there any help?
Published on December 13, 2012 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Dry eye after a recent eyelid surgery is not necessarily cause for alarm, but certainly something you and your doctor should monitor together and take steps to relieve. Eyelid surgery is a complex procedure that has many rewards and is 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…
Asian eyelid surgery is not about Westernization!
Published on November 13, 2012 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Asian eyelid surgery We’ve said this before, but it’s worth repeating: Asian eyelid surgery is not about westernizing the eyes. In fact, there is no one standard approach to Asian eyelid surgeries such as blepharoplasty and double fold surgery, because Read More…