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: Upper lid Blepharoplasty
Help, I Look Tired All The Time!
As an oculoplastic surgeon I spend many days talking to patients about how to improve the appearance of their eyelids. This can be a confusing topic. Patients often come to the office saying that they look “tired” all the time but don’t know exactly how to fix the problem. They tell me that no matter…
How do I get rid of dark circles under my eyes?
As an oculoplastic surgeon I often get asked the question, “What do I do about my under eye dark circles?” While there is not a “one size fits all” answer, here I hope to expand your understanding of the problem. For most, dark under eye circles are caused by the contour of the lower eyelid….
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,…
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…
How do I know if I am a good candidate for an upper lid blepharoplasty?
When I first meet a patient in consultation, I always ask, “What is bothering you?” If their answers are like any of the below, they are probably a good candidate for an upper lid blepharoplasty. “My eyelids are drooping.” “My upper eyelids are sagging” “I can’t put on makeup anymore without it smudging.” “I look…
Q: What is it like on the day of surgery for an upper lid blepharoplasty?
A: Before scheduling the procedure, I will discuss with your options about where you would like to have it done. There are two options: In the operating room (OR) In the office If you are medically well, then the office is a great choice for an upper lid blepharoplasty. You will come into the office,…
Upper lid Blepharoplasty In The Office Setting
An upper lid Blepharoplasty is a surgery that removes excess skin and “baggage” from the upper lids. It restores a rested and youthful look to the eyelids. I often see patients in my practice who are unhappy with the heaviness and tired look of their upper eyelids, but they are not sure if they are…
