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Category Archives: oculoplastic surgery

The Outie and Innie Eyelid: Implications for Upper Blepharoplasty.

Published on October 30, 2021 by

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

Are Online Consultations for Eyelid Surgery Legit?

Published on April 3, 2020 by

Beverly Hills, California Q:I live far away from the office of the Doctor I am interested in seeing. Is Skype or Zoom a good alternative? A: Skype and Zoom “consultations” are increasingly being offered by surgeons as the sole pre-operative

LOWER EYELID SURGERY RECOVERY: KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT

Published on February 27, 2015 by

Lower Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) If you have elected to have lower eyelid surgery with Dr. Kenneth Steinsapir, world-renown oculofacial and cosmetic surgeon in Beverly Hills, California, you can be certain that you have selected a skilled, experienced surgeon who is

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Micro-Blepharoplasty (micro cosmetic eyelid surgery)-Less is more.

Published on November 7, 2014 by

  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

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Cosmetic Eye Surgery by Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.

Published on October 22, 2014 by

  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

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When should I consider getting a second opinion after eyelid surgery complications?

Published on December 16, 2013 by

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

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What does Dr. Steinsapir think about I-Brite?

Published on October 22, 2013 by

I-BriteTM is a surgery that is designed to remove the sun-damaged tissue that makes the eyes look red. This is one of several types of surgeries that are offered out there with an aim to directly treat the tissues that

How to Decide If a Surgeon is Right for Your Eyelid Surgery.

Published on September 3, 2013 by

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

I have uneven eyelids after ptosis surgery. Can anything be done?

Published on March 28, 2013 by

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

Transconjunctival versus Transcutaneous Lower Eyelid Surgery

Published on February 10, 2013 by

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