Oculofacial Surgery Blog

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 […]

As you research the eyelid surgery procedure, you may come across the following terms – Blepharoplasty: simply a more technical term for eyelid surgery. It describes the procedure that rejuvenates the appearance of the upper and/or lower eyelids. Transconjunctival incision: an incision made inside of the lower eyelid. This incision is sometimes used for lower […]

Liposuction surgery slims down certain areas of your physique by breaking apart and suctioning away excess fat cells. If the following statements apply to you, you may be a good liposuction candidate: You have extra deposits of fat that you want to remove. You are at or near your ideal weight (liposuction is not a […]

A facelift ultimately makes your face look smoother and firmer, which overall results in a more youthful facial appearance. Although a consultation with Dr. Basil Pakeman is needed for you to know exactly if and how a facelift will change your facial characteristics, generally this facial procedure is associated with the following: Results can last […]

Facial fat injections replace lost volume in your face without artificial material. The fat is removed from somewhere on your body where there is extra, using liposuction. Then, any impurities are removed from the fat and it is prepared for injection. Finally, using a series of injections, the fat cells are used to augment and […]

Liposuction is a great option for slimming down isolated areas of stubborn fat. But of course the cost of liposuction is a major deciding factor for just about any patient. At, we of course understand how important of a factor it is. But we also want to urge you to consider other aspects as well, […]

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a great way to soften wrinkles caused by muscular activity. These types of wrinkles include the vertical lines between your eyebrows and horizontal lines across your forehead. But did you know other signs of aging are accelerated by sun exposure? With long summer days around the corner, remember that aging can be […]

Your cosmetic surgery consultation is an important step in the process of pursuing the cosmetic results you want. At , experienced cosmetic surgeon Dr. Basil Pakeman is committed to helping you make informed decisions. He knows how important this decision is, and he will provide you with information and guidance throughout the process. During your […]