Gel Fillers – Restylane, Juvaderm and Perlane are used around the eyes to treat hollows, dark circles and depressions. They are composed of Hyaluronic acid, a natural substance in our body which is lost with age. The gel (Restylane, Juvaderm or Perlane) is injected into the hollow or depression to fill the area and improve…
Eyelid Paralysis/Paresis/Bell’s Palsy Expert
Eyelid paralysis/paresis (weakening) can occur secondary to Bell’s palsy and other such processes. This is a very frustrating problem as when the eyelids are weak, they do not close, the lower lid can drop and both appearance and function suffer. There are many ways to address these issues with surgery (gold weight implant, canthoplasty, etc.)…
Lid Lift or Ptosis Repair
Ptosis repair is a form of a lid lift whereby the eyelid elevating muscle is shortened and re-secured to open the eyelids. This is different from blepharoplasty (another form of lid lift) surgery when skin/muscle and fat of the eyelid is removed without touching the elevating muscle. This is an important distinction about lid lift…
Upper Lid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) To Improve Field Of Vision
Upper lid blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) is performed for both cosmetic and functional (to improve field of vision) reasons. When surgery is performed for vision improvement (if you have private insurance) it requires pre-authorization with your insurance company prior to surgery. If you have Medicare there is no pre authorization and you must understand that surgery…
Eyelid Fat Grafting
Traditional blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) has often led to a gaunt or skeletonized look. This can leave patients seeking remedies that are hard to find as too much fat has been removed from the eyelids – which can be a challenge to correct. Modern day blepharoplasty surgery avoids these problems by preserving eyelid fat via translocating…