Oculofacial Surgery Blog

Following any cosmetic surgery procedure, there will be a period of recovery when you will be unable to go about your normal daily routine. The length of recovery will depend on the procedure performed and of course your own unique healing ability. You are likely to spend much of this time in your own home, […]

A common struggle for men and women who are aging is the sagging of eyelid skin associated with prominent fat pads. This can cause the eyelids to look heavy and you may appear tired or worn down. In City, people often seek eyelid surgery to regain an energetic and youthful appearance. The most common procedure for removing […]

According to Cleveland Clinic, eyelid surgery is a common procedure among people age 30 and older. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, people age 40 and over made up the vast majority of eyelid surgery patients in 2014, although there was a small percentage of patients within the 30-39 age range, and an […]

Today’s advanced liposuction techniques mean there are more ways to perform the procedure than ever before. Various liposuction technologies are “assisted,” meaning there is a step to prepare the fat for removal before it is suctioned away. One such assisted technique utilizes laser technology for less traumatic, more efficient fat removal. One major laser-assisted liposuction […]

For the most part, the vast majority of cosmetic surgery procedures are not covered by health insurance. Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) is no exception. If you are having eyelid surgery because your field of vision is affected by extra eyelid skin bulging over the upper eyelids, then your health insurance policy may cover the procedure. You […]

Dull, blemished and worn skin can make you feel less confident and attractive. Restore fresher, youthful skin with a chemical peel offered by experienced cosmetic surgeon Dr. Basil Pakeman. This skincare treatment uses various chemical solutions based on the final results for which you and Dr. Pakeman have planned. Chemical peels can address a wide […]

Liposuction is a versatile procedure that can slim down excess fat on many different areas of your body. In fact, it can even be used on delicate areas near the face. The only way to know if it can treat the area with which you are concerned is to visit experienced cosmetic surgeon Dr. Basil […]

A new study says wearing contact lenses increases the odds you’ll experience droopy upper eyelids, a cosmetic and sometimes visual problem corrected with blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery). The study was published in Aesthetic Surgery Journal, which is the official publication of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Apparently, researchers found increased risk of droopy eyelids […]

It’s not uncommon for one of our facial plastic surgery guests to want to combine their facelift procedure with other treatments. Doing so can often achieve a more comprehensive and continuous rejuvenation effect. Some patients do not want part of their face to look more youthful while the eyelids or another area looks older. Sometimes […]

As someone interested in rejuvenating the appearance of your face, you may want to know how long the results of a facelift last. A facelift is one of the most effective ways to restore youthfulness to your face. It tightens sagging, inelastic skin and muscles, thereby softening deep facial folds and restoring a defined facial […]