Dr. Massry’s Dos and Don’ts After Eyelid Surgery
Dr. Massry tells all his patients that having any elective cosmetic surgery procedure is a big decision which requires a commitment of time, energy, and money. It is a decision that should not be taken lightly. This is especially true when it comes to eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty). Eyelids Are Delicate Structures The eyelids are delicate facial structures which are more prone to bruising, swelling, and prolonged recovery than other areas of the face. This is because the eyelid tissue is thin and there are many small, yet vital, layers and structures within the...
Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery FAQs
Below are some of the most frequently asked questions about cosmetic eyelid surgery. We hope these help you with your research. However, if you have more specific questions, please do not hesitate to call 310.657.4302 and schedule your consultation with cosmetic eyelid surgery specialist, Dr. Guy Massry! 1. What is an Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeon? An Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeon is a board certified ophthalmologist with separate specialized (fellowship) training in cosmetic plastic surgery of the forehead/eyebrows, eyelids, midface (cheeks), and reconstructive...
Top 10 Questions Patients Ask Before Eyelid Surgery
Dr. Massry consults with several new patients every day in the office about eyelid rejuvenation procedures. Below is a list of the top 10 questions he hears from patients during their consultations. 1. Am I a good candidate for cosmetic surgery? Dr. Massry will evaluate every patient on an individualized basis to determine if they are a good candidate for cosmetic surgery. Every patient has a unique anatomy and their own personal reasons for seeking out plastic surgery. During your consultation Dr. Massry will examine you and ask you what your goals are for your...
Custom Blepharoplasty – You Owe It To Yourself
Blepharoplasty (cosmetic eyelid surgery) is one of the most common aesthetic surgical interventions performed by plastic surgeons today. The best blepharoplasty results are attained when specialized plastic surgeons known as oculoplastic surgeons or oculofacial plastic surgeons perform the procedure. For eyelid rejuvenation surgery to provide the best outcome, all aspects of the eyelids and adjacent (nearby) areas must be considered. This includes assessing forehead and eyebrows to see if an eyebrow lift is needed, as well as looking at the cheeks or midface...
How To Get The Best Blepharoplasty Results
Too often cosmetic eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is performed in a way which alters the natural appearance of the eyes. This is a shame as the goal of blepharoplasty surgery (whether upper lids, lowers lids, or both) should be to create a noticeable, yet natural transition from tired looking and sagging eyelids to a more youthful but natural appearance. To successfully accomplish this and get the best blepharoplasty results, an experienced aesthetic eyelid surgeon or oculoplastic surgeon is required. An oculoplastic surgeon is a specialist in cosmetic...
Natural Lower Blepharoplasty Results
This woman came to see eyelid surgery expert, Dr. Guy Massry, in Beverly Hills, CA because she was unhappy with the appearance of her under eyes. She felt like the under eye bags made her look 10 years older than she really is, and made her constantly look exhausted. Upon consultation with Dr. Massry, the patient decided to undergo a lower blepharoplasty with fat repositioning. Dr. Massry performs this surgery in an out-patient surgery center in under an hour, and the patient can return home (or to a hotel or after-surgery recovery center) the same day. The...
The Direct Excision of Eyelid Festoons
Festoons are overhanging folds of skin and muscle that create an unsightly appearance to the lower lids and their transition to the middle face. Some people think of festoons as severe under eye bags. There is no simple surgical correction for this aesthetic problem. Procedures used to remove eyelid festoons include, laser skin shrinkage, aggressive (so called extended) lower blepharoplasty, the addition of midface lifting, lower lid muscle tightening, the injection of various chemicals for shrinkage, and “direct excision.” Dr. Guy Massry, who is an eyelid...
How to Fix Hollow Temples
As we age, we can develop subtle (or not so subtle) hollows around the eyes and temple area. This happens as we lose volume or fat in our faces over time. Hollow or sunken temples, specifically, make he face appear much older. Luckily, there is a quick and instant fix for hollow temples! To restore volume and soften the appearance of the hollows, expert oculoplastic surgeon Dr. Guy Massry, can inject Restylane (a filler) for immediate results. The picture below shows a patient immediately after filler injection on the right side. You can compare this to the...
Revisional Eyelid Surgery: Canthoplasty with Horizontal Eyelid Lengthening
One of the hallmarks of previous blepharoplasty gone bad is a shortened eyelid opening. Patients complain that their “eyes look smaller.” Dr. Guy Massry, Oculoplastic expert in Beverly Hills, California has devised a solution for this very complex problem. He calls this canthoplasty (canthal reconstruction) with horizontal eyelid lengthening or the “CHEL” procedure. Briefly, Dr. Massry opens the shortened eyelid opening and performs a complicated procedure called “conjunctival flaps” to line the new and lengthened eyelid opening to make the eye look more...
Aesthetic Approach to Prosthetic Eye Surgery
Many of you will never have heard the word anophthalmia unless it happens to you or someone you love. So if it has happened to you or someone you love as a result of trauma, disease, etc., you know that anophthalmia means the absence of an eye. Acquired loss of an eye (meaning you were born with two functioning eyes, but lost one due to disease or trauma) not only leads to an abnormal function of the eyelid and socket, but also to an appearance that you feel is no longer YOU. The traditional approach to anophthalmia surgery is solely the correction of the...
