Boston Oculoplastic Surgeons

Botox After Retinal Detachment?

I had a retinal detachment 5 years ago -- is this any reason not to try botox ? It would be a first-time use of botox around the eyes.

Yes, you can safely have Botox injections for wrinkle reduction after retinal detachment. The muscle groups involved in retinal detachment and repair are not in proximity to the facial muscles treated with Botox.

Daniel Townsend, MD

Boston Oculoplastic Surgeon

Can I Have a Blepharoplasty if There is Still Some Filler Left?

Hi I am 38. Following a traumatic and lengthy detox last year my lower eyelid contours changed, the pretarsal bulge no longer sat neatly under the eyelids, hence the smile lines changed, I now had 'flat' lower eyelids. I don't know if the fat slipped down or if the muscle loosened? I had juvederm filler for the depression of tear troughs but it looked awful, like eye bags. I don't smile anymore. I would now love to have a blepharoplasty with fat repositioning. Can a surgeon perform one if there is still some filler left?? Thanks

My personal preference is to wait until most of the filler has disappeared, which in the lower eyelids can be more than 6 months after initial injection. This way I can ensure an excellent outcome for the patient.

Daniel Townsend, MD

Boston Oculoplastic Surgeon

Cheap Laser Hair Removal - Best Prices?

where can I go to get good laser hair removal at a low price?

The most important factor to consider when deciding where to go for laser hair removal is the expertise of the physician. Experience matters. Beware of princing that seems "to good to be true." Safety, and the training of the medicl professional, is the most important factor to consider.

Daniel Townsend, MD

Boston Oculoplastic Surgeon