Blog Posts in April, 2017

AFTER UPPER EYELID SURGERY, WILL I BE ABLE TO HIDE MY SURGERY WHEN I GO BACK TO WORK?

Question: I'm interested in upper eyelid surgery to correct slightly hooded eyes. I am 27 years old, and can only take 11 days off. Will I be able to hide my surgery when I go back to work? Dr. A’s Answer : This depends on the surgeon's technique, skill level, and a bit of luck. The usual recovery for my patients is that the upper eyelids themselves swell and get purplish for a few days. The ...

FIX FURROWS CAUSED BY LOOSE SKIN WITH BROW LIFT? BOTOX AND LASER DON'T WORK!

Face at rest. Looks like I'm frowning with deep dent between and above the eyebrow. Face at rest. Loose forehead skin. Question : I've been dealing with a deep furrow between my brows since I was in my late teens. I spoke with a specialist who suggested Botox. I've had Botox a couple times but the furrow persists. I've done laser 5 times and no difference. It's been 5 years since I started ...