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…
Tag: Eyelid Surgery
Am I Ready For Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)?
If you’re considering upper or lower eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) the best first step is to come into the office for a consultation. There I will evaluate your eyelids, the health of your eyes, the position of your eyebrows, and your eyelid skin. All these structures are linked and contribute to decision making in eyelid surgery….
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…
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…
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…
Top 5 Winter Eye Care Tips
During the summer, it is easier to remember to protecting our eyes with sunglasses and a hat. But the eyes and delicate eyelid skin can be even more at risk in the winter months. Often overcast skies and lack of direct sunlight makes us think that our eyes don’t need to be shielded from the…
My eyes feel dry and scratchy all the time! What can I do to help?
Dry eye is a very common condition. I see patients every day who complain of dry eye symptoms. Symptoms of dry eye include: A gritty feeling in the eye Feeling like there is something in your eye Itching Redness Blurry vision Light sensitivity Excessive tearing The most common causes of dry eye are: Natural aging…
