Category Archives: Cosmetic Surgery

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…

Overview The mid face lift or midface surgery improves the cheek (think of this as the triangular region on each side from the nose to the side of the face and below the lower eyelid margin to the upper lip) Read More…

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…

Dr. Steinsapir is a Los Angeles based eyelid plastic surgeon and consumer advocate. He is internationally respected for his innovations in cosmetic and reconstructive midface surgery, and minimally invasive cosmetic surgery. He is the doctor behind microdroplet botox, deep fill Read More…

There is an enormous difference between these two similar sounding treatments. Microbotox is a mesotherapy technique used to place very dilute BOTOX solution intradermally. The goal is to use BOTOX to relax the smooth muscles responsible for dilating pores. Proponents Read More…

Let me jump right in and say no. The double fold suture methods for Asian eyelid surgery, are ostensibly closed methods. Small incisions are made in the eyelid for the purpose of hiding the sutures used to form a crease. Read More…

Yes, if your plastic surgeon doesn’t specialize in eyelid surgery and lacks board certification in Ophthalmology. Ask yourself if it makes sense to have eyelid surgery by someone who lacks this specialized knowledge and training. Is this really the right Read More…

No. This comes as a surprise to many of my patients: movies, TV shows and spa commercials have made them think that a woman in a Turkish robe reclining with cucumbers over her eyes is the epitome of total relaxation Read More…

The message that one should only go to a board certified plastic surgeon is the public relations message of general plastic surgeons. While there are many excellent skills that general plastic surgeons offer, it is essential to understand that very Read More…

Dr. Steinsapir specializes in fixing unsatisfactory eyelid surgery. As a fellowship trained oculoplastic and cosmetic surgeon, and a board certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Steinsapir is experienced in working closely with his patients to create a personalized treatment plan. If you are Read More…