The appearance of the face and even the jawline and neck is different day to day. Overnight, fluid leakage into the tissues causes puffy upper and lower eyelids and even … Read more
We have discussed “How we Age” in our article where we covered the important contributions of genetics, the two aging spurts, environment (sun damage, smoking, drugs, alcohol, lifestyle, etc) and … Read more
A facelift can refresh your look and transform how you feel about yourself, and many patients report a boost in self-confidence from their results. The signs of aging on the … Read more
We live in enlightened times when it comes to modern plastic surgery! The deep plane facelift and neck lift, in particular, have been refined (by us and others) to such … Read more
The modern deep plane facelift and neck lift give very pleasing results with a natural look and avoid the stigmata of facelift surgery. The aim is to achieve beautiful, natural … Read more
If your eyes are starting to look heavier, more tired, or even slightly hooded, you may have already looked into upper eyelid surgery. The skin around the upper eyelids is … Read more
Understanding Hering’s Law: for residents, fellows, patients Hering’s law of equal innervation states that eye muscles or eyelid muscles of each eye are equally innervated. Therefore, in the presence of … Read more
For Residents, Fellows, Oncologists, Ophthalmologists, Plastic Surgeons, Dermatologists Diagnosis, Grading, Treatment, Prognosis Conjunctival Squamous Neoplasia Squamous cell carcinoma of the conjunctiva is at the advanced spectrum of ocular surface neoplastic … Read more
Dr. BCK Patel MD, FRCS For patients, residents, fellows, surgeons Injection of Botox for Cosmetic Reasons While there are several medical indications for botulinum toxin injection in the face and/or … Read more
For residents, fellows, plastic surgeons and oculoplastic surgeons The importance of placing temporary tarsorrhaphy sutures properly Temporary tarsorrhaphy sutures are often needed at the end of surgical procedures on the … Read more
For physicians and patients How to manage herpes zoster and its complications, with considerations for COVID-19 and the COVID vaccine. Christine Kanownik There may be a link between the COVID-19 … Read more
BCK Patel MD, FRCS For Residents, Fellows, Plastic Surgeons, Oculoplastic Surgeons What is chemosis? Conjunctival chemosis is the collection of fluid under the conjunctiva, resulting in a blister-like swelling of … Read more
