Category Archives: fixing eyelid surgery
I have had a heavy upper eyelid since childhood. What are my options?
Published on September 9, 2012 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.There is often confusion regarding what part of the eyelid is heavy. Eyelid surgeons draw an important distinction between a full upper eyelid fold (which is actually part of the eyebrow just below the eyebrow hair) and a heavy or Read More…
My lower eyelid is sagging after eyelid surgery-what should I do?
Published on January 29, 2012 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.First take a deep breath. Things happen after eyelid surgery. Many things fix themselves with a little time. Before surgery, your surgeon went through a lengthy list of things that might happen with surgery. Of course it is human nature Read More…
I had a midface lift at the time of my eyelid surgery, and now my eyes look different. Will canthal surgery correct my problem?
Published on December 9, 2011 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.The most critical issue here is to understand how your face has changed. You are absolutely correct to say that your eyes have changed. However, your analysis of the problem is not correct. I suspect that very few surgeons Read More…
Upper blepharoplasty made my eyelids heavier and the skin wrinkled. What is going on?
Published on October 27, 2011 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.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…
What are the treatment options for syringoma of the lower eyelid?
Published on October 15, 2011 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Syringomas on the lower eyelid are a common, benign growth. Although they tend to be seen more often in women, both men and women can begin noticing them around adolescence. Syringomas are derived from the eccrine sweat gland ducts and Read More…
I had eyelid surgery 8 days ago and I am certain that my surgeon made a mistake. What should I do?
Published on October 5, 2011 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Blepharoplasty is an invasive surgical procedure and by definition, requires time to heal. Eye surgery causes trauma to the tissue surrounding your eyes and it’s difficult to determine how your eyes will look, even after a week or more. In Read More…