Philadelphia Oculoplastic Surgeons

Blepharoplasty on Women of Color Without Cutting to Prevent Scarring- Who Can Do It?

Chicao has a surgeon who can do blepharoplasty without cutting on women of color (Dr. Julius Few). He goes in thru the lower eye lid. Is there an east coast plastic surgeon who does the procedure this way?

A: For many patients lower eyelid surgery can be performed without cutting the skin

For lower eyelids, surgery can often be performed by making a cut on the inside of the lid.  This technique avoids any skin incision.  This is a great procedure for many patients but you would need a consultation with a cosmetic surgeon to decide if this procedure is right for you.

If you want to ask if a doctor does the procedure, it is called a transconjunctival blepharoplasty.

I hope that is helpful.

Does Using Latisse Promote Growth of Missing Lashes?

I had a bad habit of playing with my lashes whenever nervous/worried, to the point where I'd pull them out. I now currently have noticeable gaps where lashes once were and I use liquid eyeliner daily to hide the gaps. Would using Latisse promote growth of the missing lashes in the 'bald' areas????

A: Latisse and missing lashes

Latisse works by making your lashes grow longer, thicker and (sometimes) darker.  In order for Latisse to work you need to have a living hair follicle (root).  If you have pulled out your lashes it is hard to know for sure if you still have living hair folicles under the skin.  If you do, then Latisse should help.  I would ask your cosmetic doctor or ophthalmologist to see if Latisse may by worth a try.

Botox Cosmetic- How Does It Work on Wrinkles?

Really want to get rid of lines on the forehead and heard that botox cosmetic is recommended by doctors. why?

A: Botox works by temporarily weakening muscles Botox toxin works by blocking the signal from motor nerves to the individual muscle fibers where the the injection was given. Since the Muscle fiber doesn't receive a signal, it Won't contract and pull on the skin causing wrinkles. The higher the dose, the weaker the muscle and thus a more profound effect