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Category Archives: oculoplastic surgery

I have uneven eyelids after ptosis surgery. Can anything be done?

Published on March 28, 2013 by

A common goal in eyelid surgery is to seek symmetry between both eyes, particularly in the cases of ptosis where the initially presenting problems may include asymmetry along with issues like functionality and aesthetics. Ptosis is commonly understood as a

Transconjunctival versus Transcutaneous Lower Eyelid Surgery

Published on February 10, 2013 by

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

What is supratarsal fixation and how does it differ from anchor blepharoplasty?

Published on December 12, 2012 by

Supratarsal Fixation Supratarsal fixation is really an antiquated method that invites the surgeon to form a crease that is simply too high for virtually every patient. The natural eyelid crease is caused by connective tissue fibers that firmly connect the

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Asian eyelid surgery is not about Westernization!

Published on November 13, 2012 by

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

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I have had a heavy upper eyelid since childhood. What are my options?

Published on September 9, 2012 by

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

Upper blepharoplasty made my eyelids heavier and the skin wrinkled. What is going on?

Published on October 27, 2011 by

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

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What are the treatment options for syringoma of the lower eyelid?

Published on October 15, 2011 by

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

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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

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

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