Category Archives: best cosmetic surgeons
When should I consider getting a second opinion after eyelid surgery complications?
Published on December 16, 2013 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.As you recover from an eyelid surgery, you’ll likely have a sense pretty quickly of how your recovery is going. You will most likely know if you are experiencing a complication. After going over what to expect with your doctor Read More…
Are Cheek Implants Obsolete?
Published on September 10, 2013 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Facial Fillers In the vast majority of cases, modern facial fillers have replaced cheek implants as the ideal go-to for routine cosmetic surgery. The hyaluronic acid fillers—the most popular are Restylane, and Restylane Lyft® from Galderma and Juevederm from Allergan Read More…
How to Decide If a Surgeon is Right for Your Eyelid Surgery.
Published on September 3, 2013 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.You’re considering eyelid surgery, but how do you know which surgeon to choose? You can feel confident going into oculoplastic surgery given that you’ve done your homework, have open and complete communication with your surgeon, and settle for nothing but Read More…
I had lower eyelid surgery that has pulled my eye down. Can this be improved or fixed with Restylane?
Published on July 8, 2013 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Achieving the Best Results First, please let us say we are very sorry for the negative experience you have had. While cosmetic eyelid surgery is usually a very positive experience yielding great results and tremendous aesthetic improvement, as with any Read More…
I am not happy with my hyaluronic acid treatment. How much enzyme will I need to remove this treatment?
Published on June 23, 2013 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.One of the great advantages of treatment with hyaluronic acid fillers–more commonly known by their individual names such as Restyane, Restylane Lyft®, Belotero, and Juvederm–is that they can be adjusted after treatment to improve your results. Typically we see that Read More…
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…
Transconjunctival versus Transcutaneous Lower Eyelid Surgery
Published on February 10, 2013 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Transconjunctival and transcutaneous lower eyelid surgeries are each a type of lower blepharoplasty, a plastic eyelid surgery that can address a range of issues such as excess fat or “puffiness” around the lower eyelid, loose and wrinkled skin. For great Read More…
Will I save money by having a facelift now?
Published on October 4, 2012 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.You may be asking the wrong question. There are certainly advantages to a well-timed facelift for the right candidate; and resolving concerns today can act as a preventative buffer for issues in the future or an escalation of your current 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…
What is Microdroplet botulinum toxin treatment?
Published on August 4, 2012 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Microdroplet™ botulinum toxin treatment, or more simply called Microdroplet™ BOTOX®, is a specialized method of cosmetic BOTOX® treatment protected under US Patent 7,846,457 B2. This treatment was designed and researched to address the problem of the “forehead freeze” sometimes seen Read More…