Category Archives: Cosmetic Surgery
Oculofacial Surgeon Dr. Kenneth Steinsapir Launches the New LidLift.com
Published on September 1, 2014 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Dr. Kenneth Steinsapir is a leading oculofacial surgeon providing state of the art cosmetic surgery, eye surgery, and other procedures. LidLift.com is the new website launched by Dr. Steinsapir, which includes a comprehensive overview of the practice and the procedures Read More…
Restylane as a Filler for Under-Eye Circles
Published on May 3, 2014 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Dark circles under the eyes are a common source of dissatisfaction for many people of all ages. Fortunately, help is available for these circles under the eyes by treatment with the facial filler Restylane. Restylane is a member of the 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…
How safe is the new Brightocular eye color implant?
Published on July 8, 2013 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Recently Dr. Steinsapir was asked to comment on the safety of the brightocular eye color implant. For many of you who follow these issues you know what he has to say on the subject of the NewIrisColor implant: http://www.realself.com/article/eye-color-surgery-updated http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/03/fashion/questions-surround-iris-implant-procedure-skin-deep.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 Read More…
I am considering an open forehead lift because the surgeon I saw said it will shorten my forehead. Is this better than an endoscopic forehead lift?
Published on June 23, 2013 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.The forehead lift can dramatically improve your appearance and yield natural-looking results with a fast recovery time. The forehead lift is also known as a brow lift, and it is popular for its ability to help you appear years younger, Read More…
What are proprietary undereye filler treatments?
Published on June 23, 2013 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.There are trademarked nonsurgical filler procedures that claim to brightening your facial appearance by placing cosmetic dermal fillers around the eye. These services appear under various trademarked names and rely on the contouring effect using Juvederm and Restylane, which are 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…
Facelift Surgery – Are You A Good Candidate?
Published on February 6, 2013 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Facelift surgeries are clinical procedures whose goal is to diminish the number of wrinkles and improve their appearance in the facial area; facelifts can also be used for correcting other distinctive signs of aging both in the face and the Read More…
My eyes are dry since my eyelid surgery. Is there any help?
Published on December 13, 2012 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Dry eye after a recent eyelid surgery is not necessarily cause for alarm, but certainly something you and your doctor should monitor together and take steps to relieve. Eyelid surgery is a complex procedure that has many rewards and is Read More…