This 54-year-old woman had been bothered by her under-eye bags for years. She finally couldn’t take them anymore and decided to have cosmetic eyelid surgery. I performed an upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty on her 6 weeks ago. She is absolutely thrilled with her new eyelids. I used a subciliary approach to do the surgery…
Tag: Cosmetic eye surgery
Cosmetic Surgery in the Era of COVID
I have many patients and friends asking me, “Is it safe to have cosmetic eyelid surgery, Botox and filler in COVID times?” My universal answer is, Yes! Now is a great time to have cosmetic eyelid surgery. In fact, I have seen an increase in patients coming in to discuss improving the appearance of their…
How to achieve natural results with cosmetic eyelid surgery
The modern aesthetic for eyelid lifts is a natural look. Patients want to appear refreshed after surgery, not pulled and tucked. The biggest concern I hear from my patients is that they will look “done.” So how can you be assured that your result will be just right? First it’s important to find a surgeon…
Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery FAQs
I thought it would be helpful to list some of the most asked questions I get on a day to day basis when consulting with new patients about cosmetic eyelid surgery. Here are a few and more to follow in future blog posts: How long does it take to recover from an upper eyelid blepharoplasty?…
Coronavirus and Your Eyes
How can Coronavirus affect your eyes? The coronavirus can spread through your eyes, just as it does through your nose or mouth. When someone who has coronavirus coughs or sneezes, virus particles spray from their mouth or nose onto your face. You may then breathe these tiny droplets in through your nose or mouth. The…
What is the best time of year to have cosmetic eyelid surgery?
I am often asked by patients what is the best time of year to have cosmetic eyelid surgery. There are pros and cons to each time of year. But what I universally believe is that it should be done at a time of year when you can block out time from work and other responsibilities…
Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery FAQ’s
As an oculoplastic surgeon, cosmetic eyelid surgery is the most common surgical procedure that I perform. Over my 21 years in practice, I have performed thousands of cosmetic blepharoplasties and endoscopic brow lifts. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions. Will I still need to do Botox after eyelid surgery? Yes, you will…
What is the right age to have eyelid surgery?
The answer is different for everyone! I see many patients in their 20s who have had lower lid bags since their teens. For these patients, mid to late 20s can be the right time to have these bags removed. I see patients in their early 30s who are beginning to notice frown lines and crow’s…
How Diet and Lifestyle Affects Recovery
Most of my patients who have cosmetic eyelid surgery are active and want to return to their routines as quickly as possible. I coach my patients before and after surgery with suggestions for diet and lifestyle choices that can speed up recovery. In the weeks before surgery, I tell my patients to get plenty of…
Looking On The Outside How You Feel On The Inside
I meet patients every day in my practice who tell me they want to look on the outside how they feel on the inside. They explain how they go to the gym, eat well, and stay out of the sun, but still feel different from the image they see in the mirror. I get it!…
