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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The Browpexy – A Minimally Invasive Brow lift

Today cosmetic eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is one of the commonest facial aesthetic procedures performed in the world.  Often times to perform appropriate eyelid lifts (blepharoplasty) it is necessary to also address the brow.  There are numerous forms of formal brow lifts such as the endoscopic brow lift, which are very powerful, but also expensive and…

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Fixing Eyelids in Bell ’s Palsy

When Bell’s palsy occurs the eyelids become weakened or paralyzed – this is called eyelid paresis or paralysis.  This is a difficult condition for the patient as the eye does not close which leads to discomfort, disfigurement and loss of function. Dr. Guy Massry ( Beverly Hills Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery) https://drmassry.com is an expert in…

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Eyelid Fillers Explained

Lower eyelid filler is an important option for cosmetic lower lid rejuvenation in patients who do not desire lower blepharoplasty, or those who are not candidates for lower blepharoplasty.  There are a variety of lower lid fillers which can be used to improve lower lid bags and hollows.  The safest of these is Restylane.  Restylane…

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