My patients undergo cosmetic eyelid surgery for many reasons. Most are trying to look younger, less tired, more symmetric or just overall refreshed. The decision is personal. Cosmetic eyelid surgery won’t change your life. It won’t solve personal problems or make you look like someone else. But it can give you greater self-confidence and add…
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Why choose an Oculoplastic Surgeon for your eyelid surgery?
Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery is a specialized area of ophthalmology that addresses the medical and surgical care of the eyelids, lacrimal (tear) system, orbit (eye socket), and the adjacent face. Over the past 22 years, my practice has evolved to treat mostly cosmetic issues of the eyelids and upper face. However I do also…
Eyelid Skin Tags
Skin tags, are small growths that often appear on the eyelids. They are benign pedicles of skin that overgrow and can become irritated. Skin tags are more common in: people who are overweight and obese those with diabetes women during pregnancy, possibly due to hormonal changes and high levels of growth factors those with some…
Protecting Your Delicate Eyelids In The Summer
I tell all my patients to be extra careful in the summer to protect the delicate eyelid skin. This means hat and sunglasses any time you are outside. Here are some great tips for choosing the right pair of sunglasses: Wear 100 % UV protective sunglasses. UV protection information should be printed on the hangtag…
Is summer a good time to do eyelid surgery?
Patients ask me all the time, should I do my eyelid surgery in the summer or wait until the fall? My answer… yes, summer is a great time to do eyelid surgery. For many of my patients, the summer is a time when there are less demands on their time. Kids are often away or…
Case Study – Eyelid Asymmetry
Eyelid Asymmetry is a very common problem. I see many patients who come to the office who tell me that their eyelids do not look the same. Often they are not sure exactly what is causing the asymmetry, but they want to fix the problem. Pictured here is a 25-year-old woman I met a few…
Spring is Here and so is Allergy Season
It seems as soon as the flowers start to bloom, I see many patients with symptoms of seasonal allergies. Pollen from grasses, flowers and trees can cause your eyes to get red, swollen, itchy and tear. This is called allergic conjunctivitis, and just like any other allergy is caused by a misfiring of the immune…
NYC Male Blepharoplasty
I often get asked what percentage of your patient’s are men. Today about 20% of my patients are men. Over my 22 years in practice I have seen the number of men coming in for eyelid surgery and other non-surgical treatments rise. I see men of all ages who want to improve their appearance in…
Eyelid Skin Cancer
Repeated Sun exposure to the eyelid skin puts patients at risk for eyelid skin cancers. It is important to have an oculoplastic surgeon give a very thorough exam to the eyelids on a yearly basis. Eyelid skin cancer is best treated when caught early. The smaller the skin cancer when it is detected, the better…
Case Study Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty and Endoscopic Browlift
Pictured here is a lovely 61-year-old woman who came to me bothered by the appearance of her upper lids. She had done some research online and was pretty sure that she needed an upper eyelid blepharoplasty. Together, we looked at her upper eyelids and brow position. If you take a look at her pre-op photo,…
