Is this a type of specialty that only certain doctors can do? I can’t find anyone local that offers this on their website despite offering fillers for lips, cheeks, etc, but no mention of upper eyelids. If I want to stay local, could I make an appointment with any certified plastic surgeon that offers fillers? Or should I stick with an oculoplastic surgeon even though I don’t see them offering fillers at all? Should I call and ask the receptionist if the doctor does it? Thanks!
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April 20, 2022
Answer: Upper eyelid filler
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Tanya T. Khan, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
The eye area needs significant combinations to get improvement. Lasers like erbium, co2, halo, profractional/contour, or Fraxel can all be used to build collagen long term. Plasma pen is a newer less invasive option but will take many treatments and require proper skincare. Plasma Pen is focused...
Yes! Filler can help, however, it must be done by a very experienced surgeon who is comfortable in that area and knows anatomy of this area and risks. Make sure to go to a board certified cosmetic or a cosmetic surgeon to discuss this.
For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest...