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Plastic Surgery Blog

Dr. Steinsapir Interviewed on Money for Lunch Blog Radio.

Published on July 22, 2012 by

Dr. Steinsapir is a Los Angeles based eyelid plastic surgeon and consumer advocate. He is internationally respected for his innovations in cosmetic and reconstructive midface surgery, and minimally invasive cosmetic surgery. He is the doctor behind microdroplet botox, deep fill

I had DST eyelid surgery however, my lid no longer has a double fold. Can Dr. Steinsapir help me?

Published on June 12, 2012 by

It is imperative that your surgery be individually designed and performed with the highest standards. DST eyelid surgery is a compromise surgery that is appealing because it promises a minimally invasive approach to creating a double fold. Unfortunately the results

Will photo facial treatments affect my Restylane® service?

Published on June 12, 2012 by

While we are never proponents of the “blue plate special”–the nickname for stacking up cosmetic surgeries all at once–it’s true that many individuals who are seeking to improve their looks do benefit from a balance of procedures. For example, if

Will under eye Restylane eliminate my dark circle?

Published on May 29, 2012 by

Controlled placement of Restylane filler under the eye can greatly improve the appearance of dark circles, making this a popular and safe cosmetic treatment for those wishing to rejuvenate their facial appearance for a more youthful, alert, and bright affect.

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My lower eyelid is sagging after eyelid surgery-what should I do?

Published on January 29, 2012 by

First take a deep breath. Things happen after eyelid surgery. Many things fix themselves with a little time. Before surgery, your surgeon went through a lengthy list of things that might happen with surgery. Of course it is human nature

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Is there any difference between Microbotox and Microdroplet botulinum toxin treatment?

Published on December 12, 2011 by

There is an enormous difference between these two similar sounding treatments. Microbotox is a mesotherapy technique used to place very dilute BOTOX solution intradermally. The goal is to use BOTOX to relax the smooth muscles responsible for dilating pores. Proponents

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I had a midface lift at the time of my eyelid surgery, and now my eyes look different. Will canthal surgery correct my problem?

Published on December 9, 2011 by

  The most critical issue here is to understand how your face has changed. You are absolutely correct to say that your eyes have changed. However, your analysis of the problem is not correct. I suspect that very few surgeons

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Can I get an anchor blepharoplasty using a double suture threading method?

Published on November 27, 2011 by

Let me jump right in and say no. The double fold suture methods for Asian eyelid surgery, are ostensibly closed methods. Small incisions are made in the eyelid for the purpose of hiding the sutures used to form a crease.

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Will cucumber slices help the dark circles under my eyes?

Published on November 16, 2011 by

No. This comes as a surprise to many of my patients: movies, TV shows and spa commercials have made them think that a woman in a Turkish robe reclining with cucumbers over her eyes is the epitome of total relaxation

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I consulted a plastic surgeon for eyelid surgery who said I needed clearance by my general ophthalmologist. Is that really necessary?

Published on November 16, 2011 by

Yes, if your plastic surgeon doesn’t specialize in eyelid surgery and lacks board certification in Ophthalmology. Ask yourself if it makes sense to have eyelid surgery by someone who lacks this specialized knowledge and training. Is this really the right

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