Plastic Surgery Blog
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…
I had under eye filler and it’s too much. What can I do?
Published on October 1, 2013 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Medical technology for addressing volume deficits in the under eye region have made many advances. If you had the foresight to be treated with hyaluronic acid filler your treatment is completely adjustable. The most popular facial fillers on the market 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…
Asian Eyelid Surgery: Do You Need It?
Published on July 8, 2013 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Asian Eyelid Surgery: Do You Need It? If you have been considering what you can do to improve your appearance and wonder if cosmetic surgery is right for you, now is the time to take the next step and move Read More…
I had lower eyelid surgery that has pulled my eye down. Can this be improved or fixed with Restylane?
Published on July 8, 2013 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Achieving the Best Results First, please let us say we are very sorry for the negative experience you have had. While cosmetic eyelid surgery is usually a very positive experience yielding great results and tremendous aesthetic improvement, as with any 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…
I am not happy with my hyaluronic acid treatment. How much enzyme will I need to remove this treatment?
Published on June 23, 2013 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.One of the great advantages of treatment with hyaluronic acid fillers–more commonly known by their individual names such as Restyane, Restylane Lyft®, Belotero, and Juvederm–is that they can be adjusted after treatment to improve your results. Typically we see that Read More…