As a Clinical Instructor at USC, I regularly lectures to the young doctors (ie Residents) at the Keck School of Medicine of USC topics within Oculoplastic Surgery This past August, I gave a lecture on eyelid and orbital anatomy. These …
If you suffer from ptosis you are most likely at least 40 or older. It progressively makes it difficult for people to see as they age. Severe cases involve eyelids that block a person’s vision, which makes it nearly impossible …
The two types of ptosis are acquired and congenital. Acquired ptosis is most common in aging adults and is related to the weakening of eyelid muscles. Congenital ptosis is present at birth due to the lack of development of eyelid …
The need for surgery depends on surgeon evaluation. The patient’s middle part of the face as well as the position of eyelids are photographed and reviewed to determine the best form of treatment. Patients can suffer from a variety of …
The eyelids may appear swollen and vision may be blurry, but elevation and applying ice packs reduce swelling. Vision will progress and resume normal function over time. The eyelids will feel stiffer than usual, this is normal. The more stiff …
This particular patien below came to see me for the bags underneath her lids. On exam, she has herniated lower lid fat pads which are resulting in her tired apperance. Prior to the advent of eyelid filler treatments, she would …
Most of my patients that see me for lip augmentation really just wish for fuller lips that still appear natural. I avoid the over-filled apperance and respect the natural appearance of a “normal lip” where the upper lip is slightly …
Facial asymmetry is seen in almost everyone, especially around the eyelids. For example, one brow may be slightly elevated more than the other side or one eyelid may have more “excess skin” than the other side. Aging is an evolving …
Tear trough deformity is seen in people of all ages. They can be seen forming in as early as patients in their 20s and upwards. With age, the lower eyelid “trough” or hollow tends to become deeper and people commonly …
Little is known about surgical adhesives and their antimicrobial role. We assembled a team of plastic surgeons and microbiologists to investigate the role of Mastisol and compound tincture of benzoin, both very commonly used adhesives in surgery, in fighting infections. …
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