Una publicación compartida de Anil Shah MD (@shahaesthetics) el Dic 14, 2017 at 2:43 PST As we age, our Infraorbital Hollow gradually becomes more prominent due to atrophy of fat pads in the face. The hollowness grows over time from early adulthood and onward, which is first noticeable as a faint line and deepens… Read More
Prevention Of Lower Eyelid Malposition after Blepharoplasty
Abstract: Objective: Determine the position of the lower eyelid and lateral canthus after release of the lower lid retractors with the “inside-out technique” by measuring the MR2 and use of the lateral canthal rounding scale. Design: Retrospective analysis Results: 78 of the 171 patients with the ‘inside out blepharoplasty’ had follow up of 3 months. … Read More
African American Blepharoplasty
African American blepharoplasty is a procedure in which patients seek to rejuvenate the skin around the eyes. Most patients seek a procedure to make the eyes look younger while looking natural. For the upper eyes, an incision is hidden in the upper lid crease, so that excess skin and in some cases fat is removed…. Read More
Middle Eastern Blepharoplasty
Middle Eastern patients seeking eyelid rejuvenation may have a myriad of goals. Many patients of Middle Eastern descent complain of darkness underneath the eye area. This can be a result of hollowing of the eye, due to either a flatter cheekbone or loss of volume with age. In some cases, this can be a results… Read More
Male Blepharoplasty
What are the differences in eyelid rejuvenation between men and women? Men need more conservative approaches than women. While women can wear makeup to cover up and eyelid scars, men do not have that luxury. In addition, the classic handsome male brow is full, low and thick, while a female brow can vary from full… Read More
Hispanic Blepharoplasty
Hispanic patients seek eye rejuvenation often in their 40’s or 50’s as opposed to Caucasian patients. It is important that both the eye and the brow are examined in great detail here. Low brows often play as much of a role as prominent in skin in the upper eye. Dr. Shah utilizes techniques which can… Read More
Caucasian Blepharoplasty
Most websites devote the blepharoplasty to Caucasians. A few will divide blepharoplasty into Western (Caucasian) and Asian sections. Most patients of Caucasian background will have fragile skin. What is particularly important to understand is the fragility of the skin in the area around the eyes, the thinnest skin in the body. This delicate area is often the… Read More
Indian Blepharoplasty
Indians seeking eyelid rejuvenation may have a myriad of goals. Many Indians complain of darkness underneath the eye area. This can be a result of hollowing of the eye, due to either a flatter cheekbone or loss of volume with age. In some cases, this can be a results of darker pigmentation to the area…. Read More
Asian Blepharoplasty – Shaping Your Eyes
Many Asians seek eyelid plastic surgery to create “double lids”. 50% of Asians have a double lid, while 50% are born with a “single lid”. The Asian eye differs from the Occidental (Caucasian or White) eyelid by some basic anatomic differences. The traditional teaching is that one of the muscles the lifts the eyelid, the… Read More
Ice after Blepharoplasty
It is critical after rhinoplasty to apply ice to the eyes and cheek area for up to 72 hours after surgery. Often times the eyes and cheeks are the source of bruising and swelling. Ice vasoconstricts the area minimizing bruising and swelling. Instructions for Ice: For comfort, a light piece of gauze can be placed… Read More