Natural Removal of Lower Eyelid Bags
Prominent of puffy lower eyelids are commonly referred to as “Eyelid Bags.” Surgery to correct eyelid bags is called lower eyelid blepharoplasty, blepharoplasty, eyelid bag surgery or simply an eyelid or lid lift. The key to successful eyelid bag surgery is to create a natural appearance without the surgical look. Many different surgeons can perform eyelid bag surgery (eyelid lifts). It is imperative to see an eye trained plastic surgeon or ophthalmic plastic surgeon for this surgery. An ophthalmic plastic surgeon (oculoplastic surgeon, eye plastic surgeon)...
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 eyelid paralysis surgery. Dr. Massry performs surgery in minimally invasive ways so as to preserve function and appearance, as is evidenced by his most recent novel surgical description...
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 and develop the best treatment plan to address the weakened (paretic eyelids) Please refer to the following links for more information on eyelid paralysis surgery https://drmassry.com/blog/?p=488 ,...
Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery: Correcting Eyelid Paralysis/Paresis in a Minimally Invasive Way
Eyelid Paralysis (paresis) can result from Bell’s palsy or a variety of other causes of facial nerve injury (facial/eyelid paralysis/paresis). This typically results in an eye that cannot close, ocular irritation, dry eye, a red eye and tearing. In addition the lower lid tends to droop (retract). This adds to eye symptoms and is cosmetically a problem. The difficulty in correcting the lower lid retraction (droop) is that most procedures require surgical manipulation (cutting) of the lower lid muscle which closes the eye (orbicularis oculi muscle) and the...
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 is a hyaluronic acid (a normal part of our bodies) filler which is injected to the lower lid hollows to smooth the lid. It can be injected with a needle, or with a microcannula (a blunt tipper cannula). Dr. Massry prefers the...
Midface Lift and Canthoplasty Surgery for Retracted (pulled down) Lower Eyelids
One of the major complications of lower blepharoplasty surgery (cosmetic lower lid surgery) is lower lid retraction (pulled down lids). Lower eyelid retraction leads to the white showing under the iris (colored part of the eyes). This called scleral show (sclera is white part of eyes). When this occurs the eyes become red, irritated, and dry. The dry eyes can lead to reflexive tearing. Repairing this condition (lower eyelid retraction) requires a specialist in eyelid surgery who is well trained in procedures such as canthoplasty surgery (open link)...
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 with the treatment. Recently, blunt-tipped microcannulas have been developed for injection of filler to any area of the face. While these have taken hold, few injectors have been...
Lower Eyelid Blepahroplasty with Fat Transfer (Repositioning or Grafting)
Blepharoplasty is a form of eyelid surgery whereby eyelid “bags” are removed.This can include upper or lower eyelid blepharoplasty, or both upper and lower eyelid blepahroplasty (four lid blepharoplasty).In a subset of lower eyelid blepharoplasty patients eyelid fat can be preserved, rather then excised.The fat bags are still removed from where they are excessive (BAGS), but the fat rather transferred or repositioned to areas of adjacent eyelid hollows or depressions. This is called lower eyelid blepharoplasty with fat repositioning This is an advanced form of...
Eyelid Surgery, Eyelid Lifts and Removing Lower Eyelid Bags
Cosmetic eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is a very specialized form of facial surgery which requires the expertise of an eyelid surgery specialist. This is particularly true with lower lid blepharoplasty (surgery for lower eyelid bags). Lower eyelid bags impart a tired look and make a person look worn and older. Their surgical correction can be performed through the skin (which carries a high risk of complications), or through the inside of the lower lid (transconjunctival blepharoplasty), which is the more modern and contemporary style of surgery which...
Eyelid Filler (Restylane, Juvederm. Perlane) For the Treatment of Eyelid Bags
Cosmetic eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is a highly specialized part of aesthetic facial surgery. The eyelids are a very complex anatomic part of the face, and surgery on the eyelids (blepharoplasty – lower or upper) requires an experienced eyelid surgeon. Often times to avoid the potential recovery and complications from surgery patients prefer less invasive treatments to correct their eyelid bags. One such treatment is the injection of eyelid fillers (such as Restylane) to fill the hollows below the eyes and camouflage the eyelid bags (make them less...
