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John Pak, MD, PhD
Chicago Oculoplastic surgeon
Recent answer posted by John Pak, MD, PhD
Q: Upper Blepharoplasty despite severe dry eyes?
A:
If your physician recommends a blepharoplasty and not a ptosis repair, your dry eyes should not be affected as long as you are able to close your eyelids after the surgery.
However, you mentioned that you have "droopy" eyelids, which suggests that you might be undergoing a ptosis repair.
| Board certification | |
| Education | Undergraduate: University of California, San Diego, CA at Revelle College Graduate: PhD, Boston University School of Medicine Medical School: MD, Boston University School of Medicine |
| Post-medical school training | Internship: General Surgery, Northwestern University Residency: Ophthalmology, Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary Fellowship: Oculoplastic,ASOPRS sponsored, Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary |
| Aesthetic medicine experience | 3 years (post-medical training) |
| Professional memberships | American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) |
| Hospital affiliations | Central Dupage Hospital |
| Medical or professional license | IL |
| Requesting an appointment with John Pak, MD, PhD using RealSelf.com is free & confidential. Consultation fee: free cosmetic consultations | |
| Location | Wheaton Eye Clinic 604 Raymond Drive Naperville, IL View map |
| Additional Office Locations | Wheaton, Hinsdale, Plainfield |
Comments from John Pak, MD, PhD on RealSelf.com
- Eyelid surgery recovery: "In general, if a crease is formed during blepharoplasty, the resolution of swelling typically..."