Oak Brook Eyelid Surgery doctors
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Talmage J. Raine, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
1200 South York Road Suite 4140, Elmhurst |
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Ricardo Izquierdo, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
2425 West 22nd Street Suite 213, Oak Brook |
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David A. Ross, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
875 N. Rush st., Chicago |
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Laurie Casas, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
2050 Pfingsten Road Suite 270, Glenview |
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Sandeep Jejurikar, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
3800 Highland Avenue Suite 106, Downers Grove |
Recent Answers
I am 40 and have genetic under-eye hollowness. It has become markedly worse over the past few years. I really want to do something more on the permanent side, but am now thoroughly confused: An oculoplastic doctor has said that I am not a candidate for a lower bleph/that it wouldn't make me look good. I have, however, seen that it gives amazing results on plenty of people with similar appearances. So - do I add or remove? Advice welcome! Thank you.
Your photos disclose excess fat bulging in the lower lid with very good smooth overlying skin and muscle. Using a filler below the bulging fat (the tear trough) will only make your lower lids appear more puffy. From your photos you appear to be an excellent candidate for a transconjunctival blepharoplasty, which would leave you with no visible scars.
I am a 63 year old woman with fairly good skin tone but I am developing bags under my eyes. I went for two consults and got two opinions. The first dr suggested a lower lid transcutaneous blepharoplasty at a total cost of approx. $2600. The second recommended a lower lid transconjunctival blepharoplasty at a total of $3400. How do I choose and why the difference in costs?
The deciding factor is the quality, amount, and ability of your lower eyelids skin to appear smooth. Most likely, at your age, the skin may be too loose. If you can pinch your lower lid skin and it stays folded, your best option is a transcutaneous approach which will tighten that skin.
Is twilight anesthesia safe for a 4+ hour facelift, bleph. upper and lower
Although a facelift can be done under twilight anesthesia, most surgeons will use general anesthesia to better control your airway and minimize unexpected movements by the patient. The addition of other procedures lengthening the time of surgery can also produce more discomfort for the patient lying on an operatating table.
Talk to your surgeon and seek his/her advice and experience with anesthetic choices. General anesthesia done correctly has a high safety level.
