Avoiding Blepharoplasty Complications

Poor results to blepharoplasty surgery are not uncommon and are devastating to patients.  Avoiding these complications starts with seeing the most qualified doctor assess your concerns with your eyelids. Dr. Guy Massry is an ophthalmic plastic surgeon.  This is a specialist is cosmetic eyelid (blepharoplasty) surgery. Dr. Massry is a member (fellow) of the American…

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New and Innovative Eyelid Surgical Procedure

Beverly Hills, CA, January 15, 2013 – Dr. Guy Massry, MD (Beverly Hills cosmetic eyelid surgery) has developed a new and innovative surgical procedure to improve and smooth the transition of the brow to the upper lid (reduce depressions) after upper blepharoplasty surgery. The procedure is similar to repositioning fat in lower lid blepharoplasty (a…

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Closed Canthoplasty – A New Surgical Option

Canthoplasty is a specific eyelid surgical procedure aimed at tightening or suspending the lower eyelid.  It is both a reconstructive surgery (for eyelid malposition – i.e. lid turns out – ectropion, or lid turns in – entropion), and a cosmetic surgery (to support the lower eyelid during blepharoplasty). Traditional canthoplasty has been reconstructive in nature…

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Eyelid Paralysis/Paresis

Eyelid paralysis or paresis leads to loss of function (strength and tone) of the eyelid muscle which closes the eye – the orbicularis oculi muscle.  This can cause to disfigurement, reduced vision and depression. Eyelid paralysis can be caused by a number of problems such as Bells Palsy, trauma, surgery or tumors.  It is critical to make the appropriate diagnosis…

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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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