Lower Lid and Midface: Multispecialty Approach Following the success of the first volume published by Dr Massry and Dr Azizzadeh, the Editors present a second Multispecialty volume. This text is dedicated to Midface and Lower face rejuvenation techniques. An expert team of Editors spanning the practices of Plastic Surgery, Oculoplastic Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery, and…
Lecturing at 8th Annual Oculoplastic Symposium in Atlanta
Dr. Massry is presenting 4 lectures at the 8th Annual Oculoplastic Symposium in Atlanta in January 2015. The titles of his lectures include: • 10 Truths About Lower Blepharoplasty: A 17 Year Experience • New Insights Into Lower Lid Retraction • Volume Preservation Upper Blepharoplasty • A Personal Perspective on Eyelid Fillers
Closed Canthoplasty – A New Surgical Option
Canthoplasty is a specific eyelid surgical procedure aimed at tightening or suspending the lower eyelid. It is both a reconstructive surgery (for eyelid malposition – i.e. lid turns out – ectropion, or lid turns in – entropion), and a cosmetic surgery (to support the lower eyelid during blepharoplasty). Traditional canthoplasty has been reconstructive in nature…
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…
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…
