Owner: Eyelid Surgery Beverly Hills URL:http://eyelidsurgerybeverlyhills.blogspot.com/ Join Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2007 04:46:06 -0600 Rating:0 Site Description: The signs of facial ageing are first glimpsed in the area around the eyes. In some cases a droopy eyelid can also interfere with vision. Blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery gets rid of such imperfections while alleviating the ageing process. Site statistics:Click here
Thread Lifts For The Eyes: 2008-03-04 05:25:00 And here’s another breakthrough to add to the growing list of plastic surgery procedures that do not require an operation. The thread lift is a minimally invasive cosmetic technique that is increasingly being seen as an alternative to eyelid surgery. In a thread lift treatment, special sutures or threads made of a synthetic substance called polypropylene are introduced under the skin surface. These sutures, with their knot-like barbs, peg and bind the underlying tissue and lift the eye, eliminating the droopy eye look. The incisions that are involved are miniscule and can be performed under local anesthesia and don’t take more than an hour. A needle is used to insert the sutures under the tissues that need to be worked upon. Thread
lifts are proving to be alternatives to vario
Entropian And Its Treatment: 2008-02-29 02:09:00 Age is held to be a primary cause of the eye condition called entropian. The eyelid tissues weaken with age and as a result inverts into the eyelid margin. Some cases of entropian are known to occur randomly with even young people suffering from this problem. Entropian causes the eyelid tissue and at times the eyelashes to intrude onto the frontal surface of the eye. The antagonism caused by this intrusion on the conjunctiva and cornea is the main reason patients prefer treating this condition sooner than later. Other problem that entropian involves are eye infections, scarring and even a weakening of vision. Entropian can be aided by a cosmetic eyelid surgery procedure like transconjunctival blepharoplasty or transcutaneous blepharoplasty. These procedures tighten the lower lid of t Read more:Treatment
Signs Of Eye Aging For African Americans: 2008-02-29 02:08:00 The ASPS recently released a report on eyelid surgery collating statistics and trends on the popularity of eyelid surgery among various groups. It stated that AfricanAmericans
exhibit signs of aging in the region around the eyes sooner than their Caucasian counter-parts. This had a direct reflection on the popularity of cosmetic eyelid surgery from among the 783,000 cosmetic plastic surgery procedures performed on African Americans. The outer edges of African American eyes were observed to not only droop sooner but also lower than Caucasians. An eyelid surgery procedure like blepharoplasty and a brow lift can be combined to good effect to correct the tendency of eyes to droop. African American patients can also give thought to wrinkle busting agents like injectable fillers which smo Read more:Aging
Canthoplasty Vs. Canthopexy: 2008-02-29 02:07:00 While blepharoplasty is a term that refers to eyelid surgery in general, the lower eyelid surgery is known by two different names, depending on the technique used and the effect desired. Canthoplasty or canthopexy, as the lower eyelid surgery is referred to, are two different procedures that perform the same main function, namely, correct sagging lower eyelids. Cosmetic surgeons perform a canthoplasty to lend a tilt to the eye by changing the original shape of the eyes. This surgery is very popular among women who desire a feline slant to their eyes. A canthopexy on the other hand, refers to a cosmetic procedure that is performed to primarily tighten the lower eyelid muscles. It is comparatively less invasive then the other lower eyelid surgery procedure. Besides the cosmetic appl
Endoscopic Brow Lifts: 2008-02-28 06:01:00 One of the techniques that plastic surgeons make use of for a brow lift cosmetic surgery procedure is an endoscopic brow lift. This particular technique is optimal for individuals who are younger than 40 and prefer just a slight alteration in their facial appearance. There are multiple incisions made in the area of surgery for this technique. A type of camera called an endoscope is the main tool that is made use of for this procedure and is inserted in one of the incisions. In another opening the operating device is inserted which is navigated by the surgeon by looking at a screen. The incisions that are made for an endoscopic brow lift surgery are conveniently hidden by the hairline making it easier on the patient post-surgery. The small size of the incisions however makes it difficul
Eyelid Surgery And Bell’s Palsy: 2008-02-28 06:00:00 About 40,000 Americans are known to develop a condition known as Bell’s palsy each year. The age group susceptible to this condition could be in the range of 15-60. Among those affected, some are known to heal completely within weeks, while some are known to experience a recurrence of the condition. Few are affected enough to retain the symptoms of Bell’s palsy for life. The main cause for Bell’s palsy is damage or trauma to one of the two facial nerves, resulting in it being one of the most common causes of facial paralysis. Rare cases display both sides of the face being afflicted with this condition. Treatment for Bell’s palsy is still being researched and the course of treatment is as yet not fixed. Doctors prescribe medications to provide relief from inflammation and sw Read more:Surgery
Anime Eyes Anybody? 2008-02-28 05:59:00 A while back I had posted a blog on Asian blepharoplasty. For a refresher on this eyelid surgery procedure, it involves reshaping the upper eyelid to create a crease in the lids. The resulting look is very Caucasian and gives the appearance of wider eyes. Individuals having Oriental eyes and sleepy eyes usually opt for an Asian blepharoplasty or double eyelid surgery. Very often, the reasons for this particular plastic surgery procedure are purely cosmetic. Christopher Johnson, a student, has taken the regular Asian blepharoplasty a step further and got himself a pair of anime eyes. Anime
is a very popular style of the Japanese comic book and video art form of manga. The characters are characterized by their eyes, which are doe-eyed and larger than average. While it is not imposs
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery: 2008-02-27 03:53:00 In a reader opinion poll conducted by the digital edition of the Star Phoenix, this was what Germaine Pearl (a patient) had to say about a reconstructive eyelid surgery procedure. "In 1976, at the age of three, I was viciously attacked by a dog who bit off a good portion of my eyelid and brow, nearly costing me the eye. As I was being rushed into hospital, a wonderful plastic surgeon was leaving at the end of his shift. He saw me and immediately followed me back into the emergency room and insisted that he do the surgery. The doctor did the operation and my eye works beautifully. There is a minor scar, but his quick and decisive action saved the function of the eyelid and brow and preserved the overall integrity of my face. Growing up without what could have been greatly disfiguring sc Read more:Surgery
Eyeing Beauty: 2008-02-27 03:51:00 Last month, Madonna the grand dame of pop music, sparked off speculations among when some damning pictures surfaced. It showed her stepping out with a very bruised eye, shaded by not-so-dark glasses.Everything from domestic abuse to cosmetic surgery treatments was suggested. And then, a few weeks later she dazzled the world at a charity gala with absolutely flawless skin and a milky glow.Madonna has tried hard to cheat age over the years, and boy, has it worked! Her eyes speak volumes and she likes keeping them so, if her stint with eyelashes made from mink fur and diamonds is any indication. The trend was however initiated by Jennifer Lopez who glued on bits of red fox-fur to her lashes. Eyelash extensions have become hot property this season with ‘eyelash experts’ gluing on parts Read more:Beauty
Dealing With Violence, Frayed Relations And Black Eyes: 2008-02-27 03:50:00 Domestic violence, in spite of the progress made by the human mind, is a harsh reality that more often than not is kept under wraps. It can be recognized from a pattern of dominating and aggressive behavior demonstrated by an adult towards another. In the United States alone, as many as 4 million women are known to suffer each year from violence in a relationship. While women are majority of the recipients of abuse in a relationship, homosexuals, bisexuals, transgender individuals and at times even men are known to face similar abuse.The numbers are staggering, but the scars left from such abuse are horrifying to say the least. The remnants of such behavior could leave scars that may be sexual, physical, psychological or emotional in nature and could also involve financial manipulation. Read more:Black
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Laser Resurfacing After Your Eyelid Surgery: 2008-02-26 06:36:00 The skill of an eyelid surgery specialist is evident only from the appearance of the face post-surgery. Very often it is a combination of complementing procedures that are performed in order to achieve the desired effect. If the patient is old, say about 50 years of age, cosmetic surgeons can perform an eyelid surgery alongside a forehead lift and sometimes even a rhinoplasty. But cosmetic surgery packages are best performed only after the resilience of the patient towards surgery is determined. One of the cosmetic treatments that doctors perform as a finishing touch for an eyelid surgery is a laser resurfacing treatment. Wrinkles that appear near the eye corners can be removed with this treatment. The laser vaporization procedure applies a beam of intense light energy on the ar Read more:Laser
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Stress Free Brow Lifts: 2008-02-26 06:34:00 The forehead lift or brow lift is usually viewed as a supplementary plastic surgery procedure. Cosmetic surgery patients generally have this treatment after an eyelid surgery or after a facelift, and at times even after a rhinoplasty. The brow lift surgery removes jarring frown lines and raises the eyebrows giving the appearance of a smoother brow and a younger face. In a typical brow lift, the plastic surgeon discards a part of the muscles responsible for both mild and deep frown lines. The forehead lift is an eminently cosmetic procedure recommended for 40-65 year olds and is only suggested for those of a lower age if the vertical frown lines are very pronounced. This surgery is comparatively better than non-invasive injectable treatments as the effects last longer. The incisions t
Take A Glimpse At The Professional Life Of Plastic Surgeon: Dr. Luu Q. Doan 2008-02-26 00:58:00 Dr. Luu Q. Doan holds a degree in biology and neuroscience from the Yale University New Haven, CT and a doctorate of medicine from the Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Dr. Luu Q. Doan completed his surgical residency in plastic surgery and general surgery as a chief resident at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Lebanon, New Hampshire and University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona respectively.Dr Doan is a member of many prestigious medical associations including the American board of plastic surgery. He has published numerous scientific articles and presented on various diverse topics.Dr. Luu Q. Doan is a board certified plastic surgeon at the Plastic
Surgery Institute of California and is also a diplomat at the National Board of Medical Examiners.At the Plastic Surg Read more:Surgeon
Dr. Mazin Al Hakeem A Plastic Surgeon : At The Plastic Surgery Institute of California 2008-02-26 00:55:00 Dr.Mazin Al Hakeem, MD a highly respected board certified plastic surgeon is known for his artistic approach to plastic surgery.Dr.Hakim received his education at University of California
, Irvine, CA, graduating in biological sciences in 1985. He also holds G.C.E. in Advanced Level Mathematics and Physics attained during a distinguished career at South East London College, London, UK.Dr.Mazin Al Hakeem served surgical residencies at the PlasticSurgery
Nassau County Medical Center, East Meadow, NY, General Surgery Yale - New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT and the General Surgery Mayo Graduate School of Medicine Rochester, MN.He received his training in aesthetic surgery at the University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL.Committed to the advancement of his field, Dr.Hakeem’s past research involv Read more:Institute
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H ave Long Lasting Results for Blepharoplasty Surgery: At The Plastic Surgery Institute of California 2008-02-25 05:25:00 The appearance plays an important role in our daily lives. With age, the muscles around the eyes tend to weaken and the skin begins to sag.Blepharoplasty is a plastic surgery procedure designed to correct drooping eyelids, puffy bags by removing excess skin, fat and muscle from the upper and lower eyelids. The remaining skin is smoothed to create a more rested and youthful appearance.Blepharoplasty can provide both a cosmetic as well as a functional improvement for the eyes.The best candidates for blepharoplasty surgery are men and women who are dissatisfied with the appearance of their eyes, are in good health and have realistic expectations of what the procedure can accomplish.It is very important to perform the blepharoplasty procedure from a board certified plastic surgeon in order to Read more:California
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About Plastic Surgeon Dr. Margguerite J. Bernett: The Plastic Surgery Institute of California 2008-02-25 05:21:00 Dr. Margguerite J. Bernett is an exceptionally talented and meticulous plastic surgeon at the PlasticSurgeryInstitute
of California
.Dr. Bernett offers personalized attention and quality care, with the ultimate goal of meeting the needs of her plastic surgery patients.Dr. Margguerite J. Bernett received a doctorate of medicine from the prestigious University of California at Irvine- Irvine, California.Dr. Bernett completed a microsurgery fellowship at the University of California, and also successfully completed the University’s highly sought after general surgery residency.In addition, Dr. Margguerite J. Bernett has done extensive research on several plastic surgery topics at the prestigious University of California.Dr. Margguerite J. Bernett also accomplished a plastic & reconstru Read more:Surgeon
TheBest Candidates For Blepharoplasty: The Plastic Surgery Institute of California 2008-02-24 23:01:00 Blepharoplasty also known as eyelid surgery is a plastic surgical procedure intended to enhance the appearance of eyes with the correction of droopy eyelids and by the removal of excess fatty tissues, loose skin and puffy bags around the eyes.Blepharoplasty can provide both a cosmetic as well as a functional improvement for the eyes.The best candidates for blepharoplasty surgery are physically healthy men and women who are dissatisfied with the appearance of their eyes and have realistic expectations of what the plastic surgery procedure can accomplish.Eyelid anatomy and function are very complex, whether the plastic surgery is desired for functional or cosmetic reasons; the choice of a qualified plastic surgeon is of paramount importance.The PlasticSurgeryInstitute
of California
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Meet Dr.Eric C.Hu : The Plastic Surgery Institute Of California 2008-02-24 22:57:00 Dr.Eric C.Hu is a highly-regarded plastic surgeon at the PlasticSurgeryInstitute
of California
.Dr.Hu graduated from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, in 1997.He then completed his post graduation in biomedical engineering from the prestigious Harvard College.Dr.Eric C.Hu completed his general surgical residency from the Saint Vincent's Catholic Medical Center and the plastic and reconstructive surgical residency from the University of Mississippi Medical Center.Dr.Hu has authored various articles in medicine and science in many prestigious science and medical journals.Dr.Eric C.Hu has been conferred with a valedictorian at the Belmont High School, Los Angeles, California.Dr Hu is also an active member of medical societies like the American Medical Association and American College
Blepharoplasty, Mentoplasty Et All And The U.S. Economy: 2008-02-22 07:09:00 Saqib Ali, a Democrat from Montgomery County, feels that medically unnecessary plastic surgery is a luxury item and has proposed a bill to apply sales tax for plastic surgery procedures that are strictly cosmetic in nature.Regardless of whether this particular bill will bring in money into Alabama is a concern that is hitting a lot of practitioners who are inclined to think contrary to Mr. Ali. The U.S. economy is anything but savory right now and is likely to stay so for a long time (possibly 2009). Analysts predict plastic surgery procedures that cost less will rake in more business as compared to major surgeries like breast surgery and mentoplasty. Even surgeries like eyelid surgery and laser treatments might face the brunt of the low dollar.Laser treatments involve the use of machi
The Low-down On Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty: 2008-02-22 07:07:00 Among the various options available for a blepharoplasty of the lower eyelids, transjunctival blepharoplasty is a procedure used to remedy the ‘hound dog’ look.This eyelid surgery procedure has been performed for more than 70 years in Europe and has known to benefit countless patients all over the world who are facing an excess of fat and skin in the lower eyelid area. Excess skin folds are a requisite for plastic surgeons to perform this operation as the skin allows them to layer the lower eyelid skin in a manner that eliminates skin laxity. Proper contouring of the eyelid skin is also aided with this style of blepharoplasty. A patient who has been recommended this form of eyelid surgery is informed of the inefficacy of this cosmetic surgery procedure in treating fine wrinkles.
Blepharoplasty At The Plastic Surgery Institute of California, Huntington Beach 2008-02-21 05:41:00 Huntington Beach
also known as Surf City boasts eight miles of scenic beachfront and its dazzling citizens. The people of Huntington Beach are sophisticated, cultured as well as health and beauty conscious.Nowadays, the plastic surgical procedure known as blepharoplasty is becoming a common trend in the city. Eyelid surgery or "blepharoplasty" is a method of restoring a more youthful appearance to the eyes.Blepharoplasty is intended to correct drooping upper eyelids and puffy bags below the eyes. Blepharoplasty not only enhances the appearance of the eyes but also widens the field of peripheral vision.Eyelid anatomy and function is much more complex than most would imagine, whether the plastic surgery is desired for functional or cosmetic reasons, the choice of a qualified plastic surgeon Read more:Huntington
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About Plastic Surgeon Dr. Brian West: The Plastic Surgery Institute of California 2008-02-21 05:39:00 Dr. Brian
West is a skilled, talented and a meticulous cosmetic plastic surgeon at the PlasticSurgeryInstitute
of California
.Dr. West is also distinguished as one of the few plastic surgeons in the country to be certified by the American board of plastic surgery.Dr.Brian West has graduated from the prestigious Stanford medical school in medical microbiology. He has received his Doctorate of medicine from the University of California at Irvine.Dr.West has been extensively trained at some of the most renowned institutions in plastic surgical education in America like the UCLA Medical centre, University of Kansas Medical Centre, the Burnett Burn Centre of Kansas City, the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles and the Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children-Los Angeles.Dr.Brian West is an Read more:Surgeon
Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery At: Plastic Surgery Institute of California, Newport Beach 2008-02-14 03:12:00 Newport Beach
is well known for its famous beaches and fascinating citizens. The citizens of Newport Beach are fond of looking attractive and charismatic.Many men and women of Newport Beach are taking advantage of the latest plastic surgery procedures to enhance their looks.Blepharoplasty is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures performed in Newport Beach.Blepharoplasty also known as eyelid surgery is a plastic surgical procedure intended to enhance the appearance of eyes with the correction of droopy eyelids and by the removal of excess fatty tissues, loose skin and puffy bags around the eyes.The PlasticSurgeryInstitute
of California
, Newport Beach is a home to the most distinguished plastic surgeons of Newport Beach. The plastic surgeons at the Plastic Surgery Institute Read more:Newport
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Get Rid Of Those Dark Circles: 2008-01-08 05:40:00 Modern lifestyle puts a lot of stress on our bodies, and the eyes are the first ones to suffer as blemishes called dark circles appear around the eyes. Millions of people complain about the untimely arrival of dark circles under their eyes. There are several causes for this occurrence such as allergies, exposure to sun, lack of sleep, poor diet, etc.Dark circles usually affect the younger age group, mostly people in their 20’s and 30’s. The eyes speak a lot about a person, even more so than the face. Hence the appeal of a person’s face depends a lot on the appearance of the eyes. Dark circles around the eyes give the face an exhausted and older look.Cosmetic eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty is known to change the appearance of tired and droopy eyes and lend them a revitalized look by
Occidental And Oriental Eyes: 2007-12-28 22:15:00 Asia is a continent of breath-taking diversities. Different races and cultures flourish in this miniature macrocosm. The spry inhabitants of Eastern Asia, the dark and stocky dwellers of South Asia, the petite occupants of western Asia, etc. are all known to possess startling diversities in physical anatomy and appearance.In medical usage, the term Asian or oriental is used generally to refer to someone possessing distinctly “Asian” traits; while occidental connotes to an individual possessing traits that are non-Oriental
.These terms are in no account geographically limited. A Native American, an Argentinean and an Indian can all possess Asian traits, while there are some Indians known to have eminently occidental features as well.A double eyelid surgery or “Asian blepharoplasty” r Read more:Occidental
Hemifacial Spasms: 2008-03-17 05:21:00 In the eyelid surgery department at the Plastic Surgery Institute of California we get to see a lot of different conditions of the eye. Patients come to our offices with complaints of dry eyes, eyes that protrude from the eyelids, spasms in the eyes, treatments for eyelid rejuvenation, etc.A type of facial spasm that we observe in certain patients is hemifacial spasm, a condition that usually succeeds Bell’s palsy. Hemifacial spasms usually occur during sleep. The spasms start with twitches in the eyelids and gradually spread to involve the muscles of an entire side of the face. Hemifacial spasms are mildly irritating in the beginning, but they have been known to lead to interference in vision as the lids are known to forcefully close at times. At least one case is known to form as a
Relieving Dry Eyes: 2008-03-19 07:52:00 Dry eyes refer to a lack of adequate lubrication and moisture in the eyes. The condition can be the result of combined or isolated factors like menopause, the climate or as a side-effect of certain drugs and medications.Long term use of contact lenses and systemic diseases like rosacea and rheumatoid arthritis too can result in the dry eye syndrome. There have been cases where this condition has been observed in individuals whose eyelids do not close completely as well.Certain cosmetic eyelid surgery procedures like canthoplasty and canthopexy can be performed to correct this condition. But a type of plastic surgery procedure called lower eyelid blepharoplasty includes dry eyes as a possible complication that may occur in some patients. A revision of the eyelid surgery procedure is requi Read more:Relieving
Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery: 2008-03-18 05:29:00 The region in and surrounding the eye is very delicate and performing an operation of any kind in this area has to be done with utmost care. If you are considering a cosmetic eyelid surgery or any kind of ocular operation, it is best that you entrust the procedure in the hands of an expert.The plastic surgeon you select has to be a board certified plastic surgeon like the surgeons we have at the PlasticSurgery
Institute of California. An added expertise in ophthalmic surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and chemosurgery is an advantage.Oculoplastic surgeons are especially proficient in eyelid surgery and upper facial reconstructive procedures besides cosmetic surgery. They also have a working knowledge of the problems associated with tear ducts, the underlying bone structure in the eye and
Plastic Surgery And Down Syndrome: 2008-03-18 05:26:00 A headline making the rounds of countless newspapers and online discussion forums lately has been the news piece about the parents who had corrective plastic surgery for their daughter who has Down syndrome.A similar case was highlighted in another story where a plastic surgeon whose daughter was diagnosed with the condition expressed his wish to take a similar step for his child when she grows up.Down syndrome is held to occur in one out of every 733 live births in the U.S. and is considered to be one of the most frequently occurring chromosomal abnormalities by medical experts. There are doctors who face cases where parents request them to correct the look of their child.Reconstructive eyelid surgery, facial surgery and an otoplasty or ear surgery are some of the procedures medical board Read more:Plastic
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Reconstructive Upper Eyelid Surgery: 2008-03-20 06:44:00 Jan Lee did not mind failing her vision test, because doing so would present her with the means of having better vision. Sounds crazy doesn’t it? But when I read her story I could see why this young lady wished this.Jan had upper eyelids that drooped heavily and obstructed her vision. The tests were carried out to prove to her insurance company that her eyelid surgery was not for cosmetic purposes. It felt good to know that her insurance request was accepted and that she was signaled to go ahead with the eyelid surgery procedure. Droopy eyelids or Ptosis is a condition that is usually inherited and can vary from mild to a severe case.The condition is the result of the weakening of the levator muscle which occurs in the upper eyelid and performs the function of anchoring the upper eye Read more:Upper
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