After upper blepharoplasty or other forms of eyelid surgery the upper lid can become hollow.  For years it was felt that the answer to “attractive eyes” was to cut out all skin, muscle and fat so that there was no excess tissue causing fullness which was “thought to be an aged appearance.”  Blepharoplasty surgeons have since learned that this form of surgery can lead to a hollow, gaunt and skeletonized appearance http://voices.yahoo.com/how-eyelids-age-8801053.html . When hollow upper lids develop after cosmetic eyelid surgery one answer is to fill the hollow...

Fluorouracil (5FU) is a medication called an antimetabolite.  It inhibits DNA synthesis (production) in our body’s cells leading to cell death.  For this reason it has been used to treat various forms of cancer (to kill cancer cells) when given systemically.  It also has been used topically on skin cancer to inhibit its growth and by injection to lessen or eliminate scar formation and potentially reduce inflammation.  On and around the eyelids Dr. Guy Massry has used injections of 5FU to reduce lumps and bumps from gat grafting and to inhibit eyelids scars after...

Cosmetic eyelid surgery can include ptosis repair (tightening eyelid elevating muscle), canthoplasty (lower lid suspension), eyelid fat grafting (transferring body fat to the eyelids), and aft repositioning (transposing excess eyelid fat to adjacent hollows and dark circles). All of these procedures, however, are adjuncts (icing on the cake) to true cosmetic eyelid surgery or “blepharoplasty.” Blepharoplasty surgery is one of the commonest cosmetic facial procedures performed world-wide.  Simply stated it is surgery to reduce eyelid “bags” and improve aesthetic...

Cosmetic Blepharoplasty Surgery in Beverly Hills, California – Dr. Guy G. Massry, MD Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) surgery is one of the commonest facial cosmetic surgical procedures performed in the United States today.  It is very common (especially in Beverly Hills) – but can lead to serious complications involving vision and appearance.  Only a true eye surgery plastic specialist should perform these surgeries.  Dr. Guy Massry (Beverly Hills ophthalmic plastic surgery) is such a specialist- https://drmassry.com/blog/2013/01 .  Dr. Massry is an eyelid...

Avoiding Blepharoplasty Complications – Guy G. Massry, MD – Beverly Hills Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery 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 Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS  http://www.asoprs.org ).  He has...

Surgery to Improve Aging Eyelids Our traditional concepts of facial and eyelid aging have been: the face drops and we become wrinkled.  Not that attractive. While to a degree this is true, there are other factors which lead to facial and eyelid aging. For Example: *Loss of Tone *Loss of Elasticity & Collagen *Loss of Support (underlying bone support) *Loss of Facial Fat Here's are some popular solutions:  lasers, skin peels, implants, fat grafting and fillers (these should be in the eyelid rejuvenation plan when appropriate).  Knowing when to add these are...

Entropion and Ectropion Repair Should be Performed by an Oculoplastic Specialist When an eyelid is not in its correct position the problem is referred to as an “eyelid malpostion.”  In the lower eyelid the most common eyelid malpositions oculoplastic specialists see are entropion – when the lower eyelid flips in, and ectropion – when the lower eyelid flips out   With entropion, as the lid flips in the eyelashes can rub on the eye itself, a condition known as trichiasis.  This can cause, pain, irritation, a red eye, tearing and infection.  With ectropion, as the...