Oculofacial Surgery Blog

Eye rejuvenation can be done using a variety of methods such as BOTOX® Cosmetic or eyelid surgery. The right procedure or treatment for you depends on your aesthetic and functional goals. Aging men and women often experience drooping eyelids, which can impact your field of vision and make you appear older than you are. Sagging […]

Age has a way of catching up with you. You may notice burgeoning wrinkles and lines, which gradually grow deeper, or these signs of aging may spring up suddenly, leaving you aghast when you look in the mirror. Regardless of when you noticed your youth deteriorating, you’re ready to do something about it now. Unfortunately, […]

BOTOX® Cosmetic is widely known for its ability to reduce fine lines and wrinkles in the face. This is done by temporarily paralyzing facial muscles, which prevents movement and repeated expressions that lead to signs of aging. BOTOX® Cosmetic relaxes and softens muscles, and it’s these abilities that make treating health issues possible. BOTOX® can […]

Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is used to treat drooping eyelids (ptosis), address under-eye bags and reduce sagging eyelid skin. Blepharoplasty can also be used to treat crossed eyes (ptosis strabismus) and lazy eyes (ptosis amblyopia) caused by drooping eyelids. Regardless of the reasons for your eyelid surgery, there are a few ways you can prepare […]

When you have wrinkles, sagging skin, or drooping skin surrounding your eyes, you may look older than you are. With a simple blepharoplasty procedure from our plastic surgeon, these issues can be remedied and you can love how you look. Please take this quiz to find out if a blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) can help you […]

You’ve struggled for years to get rid of stubborn fat in your abdomen, thighs or other problem areas. You’ve tried exercise, diet and may have even experimented with dietary supplements that promised to aid in losing unwanted fat, but you still have a few pounds here and there that won’t go away through non-surgical methods. […]

Asian eyelid surgery—also known as double eyelid surgery or Asian blepharoplasty—is performed on men and women of Asian decent who were born without an eyelid crease or fold. This cosmetic procedure creates a double eyelid by surgically forming a crease and removing or rearranging skin, fat and/or muscle within the eyelid area. When performed by […]

If you are tired of having what look like “baby-faced cheeks” or “chipmunk cheeks,” you may have tried everything to be free from this look. Oftentimes, cheek fat can be laid down because of genetics and there isn’t anything that can be done. At , our plastic surgeon offers a minially-invasive procedure that removes all […]

Dermal fillers have been used for decades to help men and women combat signs of aging such as wrinkles and lines, but they can also help with sunken cheeks and depressed scars. When choosing a dermal filler, you should take into consideration how long each one lasts and weigh the benefits. Our cosmetic surgery office […]

You have probably started shopping for holiday gifts, but don’t forget to treat yourself this Christmas. You can give yourself the gift of youth with these age-defying cosmetic surgeries. Our NYC office offers an array of elective procedures, but these seven options can give you the “lift” you’re looking for: Eyelid Lift – An eyelid […]