Plastic Surgery Blog
Restylane Lyft® Power
Published on December 12, 2012 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.With a number of facial fillers on the market today and a number of fillers that have been used historically, we have seen great progress as these medical technologies and their applications develop over time. Restylane and Restylane Lyft® stand Read More…
Monocheek syndrome: What to do if you have been overfilled with fillers.
Published on December 12, 2012 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Advantages of Fillers One major appeal of hyaluronic fillers like Restylane Lyft®, Restylane, and Juvederm–arguably some of today’s best facial fillers for many individuals–is the relative ease with which treatment can be given, modified, and even reversed. Opting to have Read More…
Asian eyelid surgery is not about Westernization!
Published on November 13, 2012 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.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…
Should I have a mid face lift?
Published on November 13, 2012 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.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…
What can be done for the silicone in my lips?
Published on October 14, 2012 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Using silicone as a lip filler is now understood to be an outdated idea. Unfortunately, unscrupulous individuals continue to push this damaging treatment on the public. While many well-meaning individuals had high hopes that silicone would serve as a safe Read More…
Will I save money by having a facelift now?
Published on October 4, 2012 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.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…
Should I have a forehead lift or upper eyelid surgery?
Published on September 18, 2012 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Overview Facial cosmetic surgery can do wonders in enhancing your appearance and confidence, giving you a brighter and more youthful appearance. Since a forehead lift and upper eyelid surgery can both lead to an alert and refreshed look around the Read More…
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…
Can I have upper eyelid surgery without looking like I have been operated on?
Published on September 3, 2012 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.This questions cuts both ways. What you are hoping for in having surgery is an improved look. What the question gets at is whether you will end up with the operated look. No one wants the surgical results of famous Read More…
What is Microdroplet botulinum toxin treatment?
Published on August 4, 2012 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Microdroplet™ botulinum toxin treatment, or more simply called Microdroplet™ BOTOX®, is a specialized method of cosmetic BOTOX® treatment protected under US Patent 7,846,457 B2. This treatment was designed and researched to address the problem of the “forehead freeze” sometimes seen Read More…