Category Archives: oculoplastic surgeon

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…

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…

  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…

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…

Dark circles under the eyes are a common source of dissatisfaction for many people of all ages. Fortunately, help is available for these circles under the eyes by treatment with the facial filler Restylane. Restylane is a member of the Read More…

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…

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…

A common goal in eyelid surgery is to seek symmetry between both eyes, particularly in the cases of ptosis where the initially presenting problems may include asymmetry along with issues like functionality and aesthetics. Ptosis is commonly understood as a Read More…

Transconjunctival and transcutaneous lower eyelid surgeries are each a type of lower blepharoplasty, a plastic eyelid surgery that can address a range of issues such as excess fat or “puffiness” around the lower eyelid, loose and wrinkled skin. For great Read More…

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…