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…
Category: Blepharoplasty
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…
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,…
Common Questions About Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty
I see patients every day in my office who are concerned with bags and wrinkles on their lower eyelids. The different surgical approaches to the lower lids can be confusing to patients, so here are some commonly asked questions. Q: What is the difference between the “trans-conjuctival” approach and the “sub-cillary” approach in lower eyelid…
Case Study- Upper Blepharoplasty and Endoscopic Brow Lift
I love this set of before-and-after photos. They are of a 47-year-old mom of five. She came to me looking for a solution to the heaviness of her upper eyelids. She had done some research online and thought that she needed an upper lid blepharoplasty to help with the excess skin hanging over her upper…
Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty Case Study
I am excited to share my first “Case Study.” I believe that by writing about specific cases, it will help my current and future patients feel more comfortable with the process of eyelid surgery. Pictured here is a 54-year-old man who was bothered by his lower eyelid bags and heavy upper eyelids. He came to…
