I’m often asked, “what age is the right time to consider surgery?” The truth is that the answer is different for everyone. Aging is a complex process that involves both genetic and environmental factors. The eyes, in particular, are one of the first areas to show signs of aging. For some, these changes can begin to develop as early as the mid-30’s. As we age, our upper eyelid skin begins to sag and become redundant.…

I wanted to share this patient’s beautiful before and after! She underwent upper eyelid surgery with me 2 months ago and is healing wonderfully. Just look at how much her eyes “pop” in the after photo. Her gaze is now more alert, refreshed, and happier in appearance - which is the very goal of this surgery. I know that I’ve mentioned this before, but upper eyelid surgery is just one of those procedures that offers…

It can be hard to capture the dramatic change that happens when a person has their under-eye area appropriately treated with filler. This is an extremely delicate area of anatomy, so it is important to find an injector who knows what they are doing and can perform this procedure safely. As a facial plastic surgeon, I have intimate knowledge of this anatomy. I know when filler can be a solution but, more importantly, I also know…