Fat grafting of the lower lids can lead to complications that are very difficult to treat. This wonderful woman had fat placed in her lower lids (grafted) years ago with another surgeon and had poor results (lids very puffy with bags) that were devastating to her. In her before & after pictures you can see the beautiful transformation. The before picture (left) Dr. Massry took – the after picture (right) she sent to Dr. Massry today because she lives out of town. In addition to removing the fat graft to the lower lids, I also performed an outer brow lift and...

In general, the patients Dr. Massry sees come into the office already knowing the names of all the hyaluronic acid gel (HAG) fillers (i.e. Restylane, Juvederm, Belotero, etc.). But few patients know the differences between them. It is very important for patients to learn there are significant differences between fillers so they can have a safe treatment. This post highlights 5 IMPORTANT POINTS about HAG fillers that Dr. Massry wants patients to consider prior to having facial injections. 1. Not all fillers are the same. Fillers are made differently, have...

The demand for non-surgical filler treatments has skyrocketed in the recent past. While injectable fillers can provide patients with beautiful and rejuvenating results when performed by an expert, it is also important to understand that in the hands of an inexperienced injector, fillers can be risky and lead to many complications. As an experienced eyelid filler injector, Dr. Guy Massry in Beverly Hills wants to make sure patients are well-educated wants to make sure patients are well-educated on the risks and benefits of fillers around the eyes. He has put...

Upper blepharoplasty (cosmetic eyelid surgery for the upper eyelid) is a fantastic age reversing procedure for many people.  With time, the upper eyelids begin to sag and droop and create a tired and aged appearance. An upper blepharoplasty can address this sagging and drooping and restore a more youthful look! While an upper blepharoplasty is a very common procedure these days, it is very important to find a surgeon who specializes in this type of surgery to ensure you get the best results possible. Dr. Guy Massry in Beverly Hills is a board-certified...

Dr. Guy Massry was honored to be a keynote speaker at the 3rd Triennial Multidisciplinary Master’s Symposium on Blepharoplasty and Facial Rejuvenation in Sydney, Australia. The goal of this Masters Symposium is to gather the world’s experts in the field so they can share exciting advances and innovations in this highly specialized field. Attendees came from all corners of the globe and included oculoplastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons, plastic surgeons, cosmetic surgeons, dermatologists, and reconstructive surgeons. “It is such an honor to be invited to...

The most dreaded complication of lower blepharoplasty (cosmetic eyelid surgery lower lids) is a pulled down lower lid - also called lower lid retraction.  This is a difficult problem to fix and often leads to multiple surgeries to restore function and a normal appearance. Revisional lower eyelid surgery is very complex and should only be performed by an expert oculoplastic surgeon. Dr. Guy Massry is a world renown expert in oculoplastic surgery (eyelid surgery).  He has written several textbooks in the field, including Master Techniques in Blepharoplasty and...

What is lower eyelid blepharoplasty? Lower eyelid blepharoplasty is a common facial aesthetic procedure to rejuvenate the under eye area. Most commonly, it addresses under eye bags, sagging skin and fat pockets.  Unfortunately, since this is such a delicate area, many lower lid blepharoplasty patients are left with unwanted complications and an unnatural look.  Issues such as a droopy lower lid (lower lid retraction), a change in the shape of the eye, and a rounded eye (canthal rounding) can be devastating and a lifelong issue. How can you avoid lower eyelid...

Fat transfer to the face has significantly grown in popularity in cosmetic surgery over the past 25 years. The techniques of harvesting, processing and injecting the fat have changed tremendously to yield better results, but, still, most of the information we can give patients regarding results is purely anecdotal and experiential in nature. In other words, there are few evidence-based studies that show us true percentages of success rates and complications. Recently, renowned oculoplastic surgeon, Dr. Guy Massry, reviewed a large series of patients who had...

As an oculoplastic surgeon, Dr. Guy Massry has unparalleled expertise in orbital and eyelid surgery. He has dedicated his career to advancing and innovating surgical techniques to give patients the best results possible. One of his latest advancements in eyelid paralysis surgery is that he now performs customized orbital decompression (setting the eye back) for patients with eyelid paralysis. What Is Orbital Decompression? Orbital decompression is traditionally a procedure to treat bulging eyes for patients with Thyroid Eye Disease or Graves' Disease. However,...

Eyelid paralysis can occur on its own or in conjunction with generalized facial paralysis. It can be congenital (you are born with it) or acquired due to trauma, infection, tumors, or other causes. It’s a devastating disease as it causes functional problems and facial disfigurement. Eyelid surgery expert, Dr. Guy Massry, has been working on innovative treatment techniques for eyelid paralysis for many years. Minimally Invasive Eyelid Paralysis Surgery One of the procedures he uses to help patients with eyelid paralysis is the MIOS technique (Minimally Invasive...