Dr Guy Massry, MD (Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery) of Beverly Hills, California has introduced a new surgical technique to improve outcomes in upper eyelid blepharoplasty surgery. The novel technique demonstrates how to preserve eyelid fat during upper blepharoplasty surgery to prevent postoperative hollowing of the eyelids. This is an important addition to our evolving understanding of…
Lower Lid Ectropion
An ectropic lower lid is one that is turned out. When the lower lid is ectropic it causes cosmetic disfigurement and potentially dry eye symptoms (irritation, scratchy feeling and redness). This can occur after cosmetic lower lid surgery and lead to very unhappy patients. This problem can be corrected by an eyelid specialist. The best…
Upper and Lower Lid Blepharoplasty
Cosmetic eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) can be performed on the upper lids only, lower lids only, or on all four lids (four lid blepharoplasty). The goal of surgery is to create a natural and youthful surgical result. This can only be accomplished with a meticulous preoperative examination of the patient and an equally detailed discussion of patient…
Eyelid Fat Grafting
Hollowing of the eyelids is a major problem for many patients presenting for eyelid rejuvenation today. This can occur from aging alone, or also from previous eyelid surgery. Contemporary thought is that fat around the eyelids is precious and must be preserved when possible. In the areas of the lids which are prominent (puffy) where…
