Oculofacial Surgery Blog

An estimated 80 percent of women struggle with the appearance of cellulite, especially past the age of 35. There are countless over-the-counter creams, scrubs and lotions that promise to get rid of cellulite, but many of these products fall short of their guarantee or only improve cellulite temporarily. Luckily, there is a minimally invasive cosmetic […]

Buttock augmentation is performed using either silicone implants or autologous fat transfer (fat grafting). Our cosmetic surgeon prefers the fat grafting technique, also known as the Brazilian butt lift. The Brazilian butt lift is an increasingly popular cosmetic surgery across America. Fat is harvested from another part of your body via liposuction—often the abdomen, hips […]

Droopy or puffy eyelids can make you appear older than you are. They can also interfere with your field of vision. There are a variety of temporary and permanent ways to fix your sagging eyelids. These droopy eyelid treatments range from injectables to cosmetic surgery. Various health conditions or diseases, eye injuries or the aging […]

You may have noticed that the aging process brings with it more than wisdom. All areas of your body begin to change and this includes your eyelids. Ptosis (drooping eyelids) is especially common as men and women get older. You’re also more likely to develop under eye bags, which make you appear tired and older […]

PRK and LASIK laser eye surgeries utilize different techniques, but both deliver excellent results. The question is not which procedure is better, but rather which one is better for your eyes? Both laser eye surgeries reshape the cornea to correct your vision, but they differ when it comes to your corneal surface. LASIK creates a […]

It’s no surprise that City is one of the world’s top 10 cities to have cosmetic surgery. NYC is filled with professionals who are at the top of their field, which includes cosmetic surgeons. There are many reasons to choose to have your lipo or any other cosmetic surgery procedure done in NYC, but these […]

Butt augmentation can enhance the shape and contour of your buttocks. Diet and exercise can help you lose weight and tone muscles, but it’s difficult to tone your buttocks through these methods alone. Our cosmetic surgeon in NYC can help you decide if you’re a good butt augmentation candidate and walk you through the preparation […]

Today’s advanced cosmetic surgical procedures mean men and women can receive effective facial rejuvenation results without invasive surgery. The “mini facelift” is in fact a surgical procedure, but it doesn’t modify tissue the same way that a full facelift does. Experienced cosmetic surgeon Dr. Basil Pakeman will make a series of small incisions along the […]

25 years ago, LASIK laser eye surgery was FDA-approved to correct common vision problems. This innovative laser technology has since given more than 28 million people worldwide the gift of perfect vision. LASIK technology advances each year. Now, more than 30 lasers are FDA-approved for vision correction. Whether you are nearsighted, farsighted or have astigmatism, […]

Your eyes are an essential part of your overall appearance. Asian eyelid surgery is a common procedure done to widen the eyelid opening and form a crease. Nearly 50 percent of Asian men and women are born without an eyelid crease or fold, which is called a “single eyelid.” This procedure is not as invasive […]