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…
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…
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),…
Blepharoplasty – Blepharoplasty in Men
Blepharoplasty (cosmetic eyelid surgery) is becoming more and more common in men. Male blepharoplasty is different from the same surgery in women in that surgery is more conservative as not to feminize their appearance. Over-aggressive male blepharoplasty is a common problem as many surgeons do not modify their technique when switching genders. This has led…
Canthoplasty Surgery Part 3 – The Surgical Procedure
In my first two blogs on canthoplasty surgery I discussed canthal anatomy https://drmassry.com/blog/?p=190 and why canthoplasty surgery is important https://drmassry.com/blog/?p=194 Please refer to these links for review. Today I will describe with surgical photos and accompanying illustrations the traditional canthoplasty surgery or “lateral tarsal strip procedure.” In the series below the top photos show the opening…
