Category Archives: complications of eye surgery
Early Consultation for Revisional Eyelid Surgery
Published on July 22, 2024 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Experiencing a disappointing outcome from eyelid surgery can be emotionally challenging leaving many who are living with these complications feeling discouraged or even depressed. Often there is a breakdown in the relationship with the surgeon. If you find yourself in Read More…
Lower eyelid post-blepharoplasty reconstruction.
Published on March 27, 2024 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.![Fixing-lower-eyelid-3](https://www.lidlift.com/files/2018/05/Fixing-lower-eyelid-3-150x150.jpg)
Post-blepharoplasty lower eyelid reconstruction is an essential service when cosmetic lower eyelid surgery does not go as planned. These same reconstructive methods are also helpful to address complications after cheek implant and midface surgery, orbital changes after thyroid eye disease, Read More…
The safety of Tranexamic acid
Published on March 15, 2024 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Tranexamic acid (TXA) has gained considerable attention in the field of facial plastic surgery for its potential to reduce bleeding and improve outcomes. This blog post aims to provide an in-depth look at the pros and cons of using tranexamic Read More…
“Do I have enough skin to fix my upper eyelids?”
Published on June 18, 2018 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.This was asked in the first email from one of my patients. She wanted to share her experience but maintain her privacy. The photos are of other patients so she would not be identified. However, I very much appreciate this Read More…
Micro-Blepharoplasty (micro cosmetic eyelid surgery)-Less is more.
Published on November 7, 2014 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Upper Eyelid Surgery (Micro-Blepharoplasty) Are you thinking about having upper eyelid surgery? You know what you don’t like about your eyelids, but does your potential surgeon think about your eyelids the way you do? This is a critical question Read More…
Renee Zellweger is fixable?
Published on October 23, 2014 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.By Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D. This week plastic surgery speculation before and after pictures of Renee Zellweger are everywhere on the Internet with headlines like: “Renee Zellweger is now completely unrecognizable.” I must say that this is not breathy hyperbole. Read More…
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…
What does Dr. Steinsapir think about I-Brite?
Published on October 22, 2013 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.I-BriteTM is a surgery that is designed to remove the sun-damaged tissue that makes the eyes look red. This is one of several types of surgeries that are offered out there with an aim to directly treat the tissues that Read More…