Category Archives: asian eyelid surgery
Is eyelid surgery considered minor surgery?
Published on June 22, 2013 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.It is natural to have questions about the relative safety of any medical procedure. This is a great instinct when it comes to carefully choosing the right doctor to help with whatever concerns you may have, ranging from medical to Read More…
What is supratarsal fixation and how does it differ from anchor blepharoplasty?
Published on December 12, 2012 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Supratarsal Fixation Supratarsal fixation is really an antiquated method that invites the surgeon to form a crease that is simply too high for virtually every patient. The natural eyelid crease is caused by connective tissue fibers that firmly connect the Read More…
Asian eyelid surgery is not about Westernization!
Published on November 13, 2012 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Asian eyelid surgery We’ve said this before, but it’s worth repeating: Asian eyelid surgery is not about westernizing the eyes. In fact, there is no one standard approach to Asian eyelid surgeries such as blepharoplasty and double fold surgery, because Read More…
Should I have a forehead lift or upper eyelid surgery?
Published on September 18, 2012 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Overview Facial cosmetic surgery can do wonders in enhancing your appearance and confidence, giving you a brighter and more youthful appearance. Since a forehead lift and upper eyelid surgery can both lead to an alert and refreshed look around the Read More…
Can I have upper eyelid surgery without looking like I have been operated on?
Published on September 3, 2012 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.This questions cuts both ways. What you are hoping for in having surgery is an improved look. What the question gets at is whether you will end up with the operated look. No one wants the surgical results of famous Read More…
Can I have upper eyelid surgery without looking like I’ve had surgery?
Published on July 22, 2012 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.You’ve decided that you want to improve your eyelid contour for a number of reasons – for better looks, more confidence, change in how others perceive you, and perhaps even increased functionality – and now consulting with a specializing oculoplastic Read More…
I had DST eyelid surgery however, my lid no longer has a double fold. Can Dr. Steinsapir help me?
Published on June 12, 2012 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.It is imperative that your surgery be individually designed and performed with the highest standards. DST eyelid surgery is a compromise surgery that is appealing because it promises a minimally invasive approach to creating a double fold. Unfortunately the results Read More…
My sutured eyelid surgery only lasted 6 months; is there a way to extend the benefits?
Published on September 27, 2011 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Sutured upper eyelid surgery is a specialized methods primarily marketed to young individuals of Asian descent who lack a double upper eyelid. The methods go by a number of names including closed blepharoplasty, suture method blepharoplasty, double suture and twisting Read More…