Does the 10 Minute Eye Lift from Dr Novick Work?

I have very droopy eye lids, i am tying to find more information concerning Dr Lee Novick's 10 minute eye lift procedure, does it work? i like the idea of no down time and it is more affordable than cosmetic surgery but there is so little information about it, and why do other doctors not use this procedure?

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I can't do upper eyelid surgery in 10 minutes. Dr. Novick must be faster than me.

I don't know anything about "Dr. Novick". He must really fly through upper eyelid surgery if he can do it in 10 minutes. I take longer, about 30 to 45 minutes. Many patients can have this under local and return to regular activities the same day (although there will be evidence of having had an operation).

"10 minute Eyelid lift"

An "eyelid lift" is a layman's term that is vague and usually is used to describe surgery to remove excess skin from the upper eyelids. Eyelid surgery, however, is much more complicated than that. There are many different factors to consider: is the eyelid itself too low [ptosis], is there excess skin [dermatochalasis], is there muscle hypertrophy, or prolapsed fat? Or is a droopy brow giving the impression that there is too much eyelid skin? Every patient is different... more

A.J. Amadi, MD

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Seattle Oculoplastic Surgeon

seattleface.com

10 minute surgery rarely works - there are no miracles

Hello, Horses, I actually took the time to look it up and lo and behold, Dr. Novick has the full description of this procedure on the web, as well as one case of before and after photos. It sounds like a cautery burn instead of regular blepharoplasty. Also sounds like there is still downtime (since you get a burn), and a scar (probably worse than what you would have with a regular blepharoplasty). The before and after photos other than having very different lighting, don't look... more

10 Minute Eyelift? Please.......

Any form of procedural advertising which focuses on speed alone should be viewed with a healthy dose of suspicion. There is certainly no miracle being offered in Dr. Novick's assertions. After reading the description of the procedure, I remain thoroughly unconvinced this technique would work for the vast majority of patients I see for aging in the upper third of the face. Lastly, the description of upper eyelid surgical techniques on Dr. Novick's website... more

Does the 10 minute eye lift work?

I don't know this doctor, nor am I familiar with any type of eye lift or eyelid surgery that could be done in 10 minutes. Sounds like some type of suture fixation method, which IMHO never, ever work. An upper eyelid surgery takes about 40 minutes in the hands of a very experienced surgeon, so 10 minutes? Unlikely. Perhaps more marketing than fact?

Dr Novick is a 2010 TOP BOTOX doctor on Realself.

Cosmetic surgeons have gotten very creative renaming things. We do this because the press loves to tell a new story even if the only thing really new is the name. What this refers to is using a radio frequency device to tighten the upper eyelid skin. Is this really and eyelid lift? Well there is no official definition of what constitutes and eyelid lift. So if he is able to tighten the upper eyelid with a radio frequency device to the public satisfaction then he... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

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Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

The Ten Minute Eyelift Works Well For Hooded Lids

Below is an excerpt of a description of the Ten Minute Eyelift taken from the Internet in which the technique is described explicitly. Clearly, the description specifies that the procedure is minimally invasive, has a healing period of seven to ten days and that a fine, but hidden scar typically results from the treatment. I was frankly surprised and disappointed that all but one of those who chose to respond to this question had even take the minute of the time needed to research the... more

10 minute eyelid lift

There are a lot of slogans and names for procedures that are in the media, and contrary to what most lay people think, they are usually not widely known by other physicians (or anyone other than the person marketing it!). More often than not, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. (and is speed really your priority?) At the risk of repeating what is said on this forum over and over, seek out a highly qualified, board certified surgeon who has extensive... more

Finding an Eyelid Surgeon

Jan, When searching for an eyelid surgeon, finding a qualified surgeon should take precedence over following a surgeon who can finish a surgery in any alloted time frame. After all, you will have to live with your eyes for the rest of your life. You are fortunate to live in New York, where there are a number of eyelid specialists (oculoplastic surgeons). I recommend that you find a member of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery (ASOPRS), who will be well... more