New Textbook Published

Lower Lid and Midface: Multispecialty Approach Following the success of the first volume published by Dr Massry and Dr Azizzadeh, the Editors present a second Multispecialty volume. This text is dedicated to Midface and Lower face rejuvenation techniques. An expert team of Editors spanning the practices of Plastic Surgery, Oculoplastic Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery, and…

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Educate Yourself Before Having Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty )

Blepharoplasty surgery is a unique form of specialized facial cosmetic surgery which addressed the aged eyelids.  This includes both the extra (hanging) skin of the upper eyelids, and the puffy and prominent bags of the lower eyelids. The surgery to correct these issues is called blepharoplasty surgery.  Blepharoplasty surgery can be performed while awake, under…

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Bell’s palsy – Why can’t I close my eyes?

Bell’s palsy is a form of facial paralysis which can lead to the loss of the ability to close your eyes.  The Upper eyelid has muscles which open the eyes (levator muscle and Muller’s muscle) and a muscle which closes the eyes (orbicularis oculi muscle).  When the elevator muscles become weak or mal-functions what results…

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Eyelid Filler Injections with the Microcannula

Eyelid bags and depressions can be treated non-surgically with filler.  Around the eyelids Dr. Massry (Beverly Hills Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery) prefers to use Restylane as his filler of choice. Traditionally, eyelid filler (Restylane) has been injected around the eyes with needles.  While the results have been good, there is often significant bruising and swelling associated…

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