The loss of an eye (anophthalmia) is a very traumatic psychological event. After an eye is removed a false eye (prosthetic eye) is placed for appearance and function. Even when this goes well, eyelid ectropion, socket problems, and ptosis can occur. This often leaves the patient concerned and depressed. The loss of the eye is…
Ectropion Repair after Blepharoplasty
An ectropion (out-turning lid) can occur after blepharoplasty. This can lead to an impairment in appearance and vision. In addition, ocular pain and irritation and tearing can occur. When an ectropion occurs after blepharoplasty surgery an expert in revision eyelid surgery is needed to correct the problem. Eyelid surgery experts are called oculoplastic or ophthalmic…
Lower Blepharoplasty with Fat Repositioning
Lower Blepharoplasty surgery traditionally consisted of the excision of fat from the lower eyelids (eyelid bags). Over the last decade we have learned that preserving fat with fat grafting to the eyelids, or repositioning one’s own eyelid fat (lower lid blepharoplasty with fat repositioning) is a better option as it prevents postoperative eyelids hollows. Fat…
Slanted Eyes after Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) Surgery
Often times after lower lid blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) the lower lids can slant too much as they meet the outer corner where the upper and lower eyelid meet. This can result in a “Cat Eye” look, or simply “Slanted Eyes.” Slanted eyes can be a great bother to patients as it changes their appearance drastically. …
Eyelid Filler – Restylane, Juvederm and Perlane
Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty, ptosis repair, canthoplasty, etc.) can certainly improve aesthetic appearance greatly. However, today many patients are seeking a less invasive way to improve the way they look – especially around the eyes. For this patients are seeking eyelid filler. Eyelid fillers are materials like Restylane, Juvederm or Perlane which fill depressions, dark circles and hollows around…