Category Archives: safe cosmetic surgery
Botox Lip Flip Is it another phony service?
Published on May 6, 2018 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.The procedure called the Botox Lip Flip has caused near social media hysteria and has been featured on “The Doctors.” Articles about the procedure claim that you can stop spending money on fillers because for much less you can get Read More…
Is your doctor using a safe skin cleaner on your face?
Published on December 1, 2017 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Ever wonder what your doctor/nurse/whomever is using on your skin to clean it before a cosmetic service like Botox or fillers? If you answered no, you would be in the same boat as most everyone else. However, you should make Read More…
Kybella – The new magic bullet?
Published on May 1, 2015 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Non-surgical Treatment for the Double Chin The FDA just approved the drug Kybella as a non-surgical treatment for the double chin. Kybella is the product name for the research drug ATX-101, a proprietary synthetic deoxycholic acid. This compound 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…
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…
Dr. Steinsapir Featured in The New York Times
Published on February 10, 2013 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/03/fashion/questions-surround-iris-implant-procedure-skin-deep.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 http://www.realself.com/article/eye-color-surgery-updated Dr. Steinsapir Featured in The New York Times If you keep up with the New York Times, one of the most reputable newspapers in the world, you may have read about Dr. Steinsapir in the recent article Looking Read More…
Transconjunctival versus Transcutaneous Lower Eyelid Surgery
Published on February 10, 2013 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.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…
Will fotofacial treatments affect my Restylane service?
Published on August 4, 2012 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Minimally invasive procedures have become a very popular way of improving one’s appearance. Several different treatments can be performed at one time minimizing downtime. Photo facial and facial filling with Restylane and Restylane Lyft® is a very common combination of Read More…
Even the Wall Street Journal fails to understand how cosmetic surgeons are trained!
Published on November 1, 2011 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.The message that one should only go to a board certified plastic surgeon is the public relations message of general plastic surgeons. While there are many excellent skills that general plastic surgeons offer, it is essential to understand that very Read More…
Can Dr. Steinsapir dissolve the liquid silicone that was injected in my face in Mexico?
Published on October 6, 2011 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Silicone oil has only one FDA-approved indication for use―repairing complex retinal detachments. Liquid silicone, also called silicone oil, finds its way into off-label use as a medical-grade facial filler. However, silicone oil has a number of side effects and it Read More…