Published on November 27, 2011 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.
Let me jump right in and say no.
The double fold suture methods for Asian eyelid surgery, are ostensibly closed methods. Small incis...
Published on November 16, 2011 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.
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 eye...
Published on November 16, 2011 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.
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 someon...
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 gen...
Published on October 27, 2011 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.
Dr. Steinsapir specializes in fixing unsatisfactory eyelid surgery. As a fellowship trained oculoplastic and cosmetic surgeon, and a board certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Steinsapir...
Published on October 23, 2011 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.
BOTOX® complications can range from minor problems like bruising, frozen forehead, or swelling, to more severe problems like eyelid ptosis, to the even more rare systemic effects ...
Published on October 15, 2011 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.
Syringomas on the lower eyelid are a common, benign growth. Although they tend to be seen more often in women, both men and women can begin noticing them around adolescence. Syring...
Published on October 7, 2011 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.
Even if there is nothing wrong with the implants―they haven’t drifted, caused complications, or caused pain―if you are unhappy with your appearance, that is reason enough to s...
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 m...
Published on October 5, 2011 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.
Blepharoplasty is an invasive surgical procedure and by definition, requires time to heal. Eye surgery causes trauma to the tissue surrounding your eyes and it’s difficult to dete...