Dark Circles under the lower eyelids are very troublesome, detract from appearance, and impart an aged look on people. In fact dark circles under the lower eyelids may be the most common concerns patients present with to an eyelid specialist (oculoplastics or ophthalmic plastic surgeon’s). Why do dark circles under the eyes develop? Well, there…
The Browpexy – A Minimally Invasive Brow lift
Today cosmetic eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is one of the commonest facial aesthetic procedures performed in the world. Often times to perform appropriate eyelid lifts (blepharoplasty) it is necessary to also address the brow. There are numerous forms of formal brow lifts such as the endoscopic brow lift, which are very powerful, but also expensive and…
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…
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…
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…
