Plastic Surgery Blog
2014 ASPS Report on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
Published on May 10, 2015 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.2014 REPORT ON COSMETIC PLASTIC SURGERY BY THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PLASTIC SURGEONS: A SUMMARY The most recent report released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (The 2014 Plastic Surgery Report) brings renewed attention to the continued popularity of Read More…
Kybella – The new magic bullet?
Published on May 1, 2015 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Non-surgical Treatment for the Double Chin The FDA just approved the drug Kybella as a non-surgical treatment for the double chin. Kybella is the product name for the research drug ATX-101, a proprietary synthetic deoxycholic acid. This compound is Read More…
What is Canthoplasty?
Published on April 10, 2015 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.I’M 20 YEARS OLD, AND MY EYELIDS SAG. IS CANTHOPLASTY SURGERY RIGHT FOR ME? Our appearance is shaped by our genetic background, giving each of us a distinct appearance and unique beauty. Unfortunately, however, even the most self-confident individual Read More…
Q & A with Dr. Steinsapir: I’m a 30 Year Old Woman Unhappy with Skin Around Eyes – Will Laser Resurfacing Help Me?
Published on April 5, 2015 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Q: I’m a 30-year-old female with fair, slightly freckled skin. I have been very unhappy with the skin around my eyes lately: it is puffy above the eye and slightly droopier on one side, and below the eye, the skin Read More…
Q&A with Dr. Steinspir: What Are the Best Botox Alternatives?
Published on April 1, 2015 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Q: Not so sure I want to try Botox. Are there good alternatives that will help me get rid of wrinkles on my forehead the same way Botox does? A: Botox before & after photos There are no real alternatives Read More…
UPPER EYELID SURGERY—THE SECRET TO LOOKING WELL-RESTED (EVEN WHEN YOU’RE NOT)!
Published on March 19, 2015 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.UPPER EYELID SURGERY The eyelids undergo several changes as we age. Beginning in our late 30s and early 40s, the levator muscle (lifts the upper eyelids) begins to weaken, causing upper eyelid drooping (ptosis). Eyelid ptosis may prevent the Read More…
YOUR BEVERLY HILLS | LOS ANGELES EYELID PTOSIS SURGEON
Published on March 12, 2015 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.COMMON CAUSES OF EYELID PTOSIS Sagging or drooping of the upper and/or lower eyelids—technically termed “eyelid ptosis”—can have unfortunate aesthetic and medical consequences, for which surgical treatment by a well-respected and experienced cosmetic surgeon like Dr. Kenneth Steinsapir may Read More…
Q & A with Dr. Steinsapir: Restylane Lyft Vs. Restylane, What’s the Difference?
Published on March 11, 2015 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Q: Before I get to the doctors office for my next appointment I want to know why a company called Galderma is selling 2 products called “restylane lyft®” and “restylane” even though they are the same ingredients according to the Read More…
Q&A with Dr. Steinsapir: I’m 20 Years Old, How Do I Know if I’m Ready for Plastic Surgery?
Published on March 10, 2015 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Q: What are the signs I am ready for undergoing plastic surgery (or not)? A: This is an important decision. You should not feel pressured or rushed to make a choice. Ask yourself what you are considering changing and why. Read More…
Q&A with Dr. Steinsapir: General or Local Anesthesia for Facial Liposuction?
Published on March 8, 2015 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Q: I’ve heard that more fat can be taken out under general anesthesia than under local. Is it true? General anesthesia liposuction is a more expensive choice, but I want to take as much fat as possible from my outer Read More…