VANITY AND COSMETIC SURGERY

We see all kinds of patients in our office from all different backgrounds, almost equal numbers of men and women. A common question or comment we get is “Am I being vain by wanting to do this?” when asking about an eyelid lift. Or others become immediately defensive stating “I’m not vain, but I think this needs to be done.” What is the best response for folks with ...

Natural eyelids: “Don’t make me look like Kenny”

(Part 2 of a series on eyelid surgery problems and how to deal with them)

Each day in my office, meeting with different patients who would like eyelid plastic surgery or upper facial surgery, the most common comment I get is “I just don’t want to look like Kenny Rogers.” I feel really bad about this, because I grew up listening to Kenny Rogers and watching the Gambler. I think Kenny Rogers has a ...

There is a lot of information on the web for and against having eyelid surgery. The few patients that have serious complications often stand out the most as they tend to be very vocal about what went wrong. One thing that often isn’t communicated well about eyelid surgery, however, is the roll that the patient played in some of these difficulties. There is no doubt some malpractice that goes on, but you as a patient can do a lot to ...

Eyelid surgery pitfalls

Eyelid surgery, most often blepharoplasty or eyelid lifting, is one of the most common plastic surgeries done in America. Most people have eyelid surgery due to excess skin hanging down over their eyes, which may block their vision. Other times eyelid surgery is done to improve the appearance of the eyes.

However, there are times when eyelid surgery is a bad idea, or must be done differently to achieve the best result. Here are the ...

Floppy eyelid syndrome: What is it?

Floppy eyelid syndrome is a fairly common problem where the eyelids get stretched out and become irritated and red. The eyes also get red and sore, with tearing and mucus mattering being common symptoms. Floppy eyelid syndrome is common in people with sleep apnea, or in those who are overweight or obese. It is due to changes in the tissues where a tissue component called elastin changes or is destroyed, leading to stretchy, floppy skin. ...