La Jolla Asian Eyelid Surgery doctors
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Bobby S. Korn, MD, PhD
San Diego Oculoplastic Surgeon
9415 Campus Point Drive, La Jolla |
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Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
8851 Center Drive Suite 300, San Diego |
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Johan E. Brahme, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
9850 Genesee Avenue, Suite 130 Ximed Building, La Jolla |
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Paul E. Chasan, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
1431 Camino Del Mar , Del Mar |
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Joseph L. Grzeskiewicz, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
9850 Genesee Avenue, Suite 130 Ximed Building, La Jolla |
Recent Answers
Does Asian eyelid surgery cost more than a typical blepharoplasty? Just wondering is there's additional cost for asian blepharoplasty and also what the approximate price for this surgery is...also is it more expensive if you have the upper and lower lids done?
You will find many different answers depending on who your ask. Cost will vary depending on many factors.... first of all it differs depending on if a board certified plastic surgeon is performing the surgery or not. Also, if the surgery is performed in a hospital based operating room vs. an office setting, if a board certified anesthesiologist is involved vs. a nurse (or sometimes performing procedures under local anesthesia), etc. Please be careful when doing your research to make sure your surgeon is properly trained and has experience in this procedure. Eyelid surgery can range from $3000-$6000 depending on if just the upper eyelids are treated or both upper and lower (yes, it's more expensive if both upper and lower are performed.)
I hope this helps.
Hi, I am 32 years old Asian female. Apr 2011, I had a surgery to repair ptosis. However, my left upper eyelid became too hollow, stiff and sunken. I am frustrated that my eyelid are hugely assymetrical. I am fearful of another surgery as it may damage muscle function. I've read that fillers don't work and the only solution is fat grafting. I'm looking up fat grafting to correct this, and I'd like to know, are oculoplastic surgeons or plastic surgeon better at this procedure?
Hi, sorry to hear about your eyelid asymmetry. First, it appears that you have a levator dehiscence ptosis of the left upper eyelid as well as volume loss of the upper eyelid (superior sulcus) as evidenced by the eyelid position MRD1 1.0 and elevated eyelid crease. What did you left eye look prior to any surgery? Was the crease as high or indistinct? Were there multiple folds? Is there an element of congenital ptosis (present since birth?) A good history and review of old photographs would help to determine a treatment plan. What kind of ptosis repair did you have - anterior/posterior? Filler or fat would not be my first choice but rather a repair of the levator dehiscence. Best of luck in your care.
I was told that I have ptosis on the right eyelid. Do you think asian eyelid surgery would improve my appearance? If I get the surgery will it make me look like a different ethnicity....i'm southeast asian.
Dear Debz,
I agree with Dr. Tao that you indeed have ptosis of the left upper eyelid. How long has this ptosis been present for? Is this congenital or acquired ptosis? Measurement of the levator function can help sort this out. An office evaluation with placement of 2.5% phenylephrine can stimulate Mueller's muscle and give an approximate idea of what the eyelid would look like after a ptosis procedure known as a Muellerectomy. This approach avoids a skin incision and produces natural results without doing "Asian eyelid surgery."
Best of luck to you!
