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Asian eyelid surgery is not about Westernization!

Published on November 13, 2012 by

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

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Should I have a mid face lift?

Published on November 13, 2012 by

Overview The mid face lift or midface surgery improves the cheek (think of this as the triangular region on each side from the nose to the side of the face and below the lower eyelid margin to the upper lip)

What can be done for the silicone in my lips?

Published on October 14, 2012 by

Using silicone as a lip filler is now understood to be an outdated idea. Unfortunately, unscrupulous individuals continue to push this damaging treatment on the public. While many well-meaning individuals had high hopes that silicone would serve as a safe

Will I save money by having a facelift now?

Published on October 4, 2012 by

You may be asking the wrong question. There are certainly advantages to a well-timed facelift for the right candidate; and resolving concerns today can act as a preventative buffer for issues in the future or an escalation of your current

Should I have a forehead lift or upper eyelid surgery?

Published on September 18, 2012 by

Overview Facial cosmetic surgery can do wonders in enhancing your appearance and confidence, giving you a brighter and more youthful appearance. Since a forehead lift and upper eyelid surgery can both lead to an alert and refreshed look around the

I have had a heavy upper eyelid since childhood. What are my options?

Published on September 9, 2012 by

There is often confusion regarding what part of the eyelid is heavy. Eyelid surgeons draw an important distinction between a full upper eyelid fold (which is actually part of the eyebrow just below the eyebrow hair) and a heavy or

Can I have upper eyelid surgery without looking like I have been operated on?

Published on September 3, 2012 by

This questions cuts both ways. What you are hoping for in having surgery is an improved look. What the question gets at is whether you will end up with the operated look. No one wants the surgical results of famous

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What is Microdroplet botulinum toxin treatment?

Published on August 4, 2012 by

Microdroplet™ botulinum toxin treatment, or more simply called Microdroplet™ BOTOX®, is a specialized method of cosmetic BOTOX® treatment protected under US Patent 7,846,457 B2. This treatment was designed and researched to address the problem of the “forehead freeze” sometimes seen

Will fotofacial treatments affect my Restylane service?

Published on August 4, 2012 by

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

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Can I have upper eyelid surgery without looking like I’ve had surgery?

Published on July 22, 2012 by

You’ve decided that you want to improve your eyelid contour for a number of reasons – for better looks, more confidence, change in how others perceive you, and perhaps even increased functionality – and now consulting with a specializing oculoplastic