Can you leave eyelash extensions in place if you are planning to have blepharoplasty performed?

When canthopexy is performed at the time of lower lid blepharoplasty, there is usually no significant additional downtime. External sutures, if used, will be removed within the first week, and the majority of swelling and bruising should improve within the first two weeks. However, because of...

Yes it is called a Frost suture. Why does the surgeon need to place a Frost suture for lower eyelid surgery? If you have had a prior eyelid surgery and need to have a pulled down lower eyelid corrected, a Frost suture makes a lot of sense. If you have never had eyelid surgery, then the...

There is no substitute for a very careful analysis of your situation to determine a clear plan for eyelid surgery. My personal approach involves talking with you about your goals for your eyelid surgery. It is sometimes very helpful to review with you older photographs dating back into high...

The easy answer is sure it can be improved. The true is more complicated. The type of repair you may need will very much depend on the actual anatomic basis for your issues. Generally speaking, the most common situation is after transcutaneous lower blepharoplasty. The post-surgical defect...

A crease of the lower eyelid area when smiling is normal and becomes more prominent with age. The lower eyelid crease is from muscle activity. If the appearance is bothersome to you, then you may consider Botox Cosmetic or Dysport to help relax that muscle and soften the crease. Speak with a...