New York Oculoplastic Surgeons

	Joseph A. Eviatar, MD Bronx Oculoplastic Surgeon 157 W 19th St, New York		566 answers
	Amiya Prasad, MD New York Oculoplastic Surgeon 61 East 66th Street, New York		82 answers
	Jeffrey Schiller, MD New York Oculoplastic Surgeon 1550 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island		57 answers
	Robert Schwarcz, MD New York Oculoplastic Surgeon 135 E 71st St., New York		46 answers
	David Schlessinger, MD New York Oculoplastic Surgeon 75 Froehlich Farm Blvd., Woodbury		37 answers
	Gary Lelli, Jr., MD New York Oculoplastic Surgeon 1305 York Avenue 11th and 12th Floor, New York		26 answers
	Perry F. Garber, MD New York Oculoplastic Surgeon 800 Community Drive Suite 304, Manhasset		9 answers
	Ebby Elahi, M.D. New York Oculoplastic Surgeon 1034 fifth Avenue, New York		8 answers
	Boaz J. Lissauer, MD New York Oculoplastic Surgeon 1036 Park Avenue, New York		7 answers

Recent Answers

Dark Undereye Circles and Corners of Eyes, Middle-Eastern. What Are My Options? (photo)

Hi, I'm a 28 year old woman, Iranian. I've had this condition since I was a child. The skin definitely feels thinner under my eyes, and if I look very hard I can see tiny veins. Additionally, the corners of my eyes on the side of my nose are VERY dark, and again, I can see a vein if I look close. I've researched tear trough, hyperpig., fillers, arcus deformity,chemical peels,laser resurfacing, etc. thanks!

A: Lower bleph with midface lift

I have had success with eyelids like yours with an extended lower blepharoplasty with cheek/midface lift. Take a look at the photos on my page. I have other photos I can show you in consultation.

Jeffrey Schiller, MD

New York Oculoplastic Surgeon

Tear Pump Failure After Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty, What Should I do?

I have a problem with watering eyes following upper eyelid blepharoplasty ( now 6 months after ), especially when outside with breezes of wind. I am sure it's not connected to blocked tear ducts etc as it affects both eyes and started directly after the surgery. I have looked on the internet but all the cases I have found seem to be connected with lower lids ? When I mentioned the watering eyes to the surgeon he dismissed it as not being connected to the surgery ?

A: Tearing after Blepharoplasty

Tearing is a common problem after blepharoplasty surgery. In most cases of upper eyelid surgery it is due to the eyelids not closing completely which can cause or worsen a dry eye problem. Although this doesn't always make sense to patients, a dry eye can actually cause the eye to create excessive tear production. It is not common for upper eyelid surgery to cause to tear duct issues.

I recommend that you see an Ophthalmologist or an Oculoplastic Surgeon to evaluate and treat your problem.

David Schlessinger, MD

New York Oculoplastic Surgeon

I Got a Blepharoplasty Three Weeks Ago and One of my Lower Eyelids is Drooping, How Long Do I have to Wait for Revision? (photo)

I got a blepharoplasty three weeks ago and one of my lower eyelids is drooping. I am 58 yrs old and in good health. I am putting ointment in my eye and taping it into place every night and massaging it several times per day. After the first week, the eyelid came up a bit but no progress has been made in the last two weeks. My surgeon says she can put a stitch in the corner of my eye to pull the lid up if it does not improve. Is this the best way to fix it? How long should i wait?

A: lower eyelid drop

First you need to massage the eyelid upward a few times a day for a week or two and you need to wait for swelling to subside. If the problem does not correct it self you should have an evaluation by some one experienced with lower eyelid problems following cosmetic blepharoplasty. The cause of the problem needs to be determined- whether it is do to eyelid laxity or scarring. The surgical correction depends on the actual cause of the problem.

Perry F. Garber, MD

New York Oculoplastic Surgeon