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Patients dealing with a drooping upper eyelid may be diagnosed with ptosis of the eyelid. Dr. Edmund Kwan, MD of NYC is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon who provides a way to address a drooping eyelid to improve the appearance of the face and vision. It can have a dramatic effect on the way patients […]
When patients are dealing with a drooping upper eyelid, they may be suffering from a condition known as eyelid ptosis. What is eyelid ptosis? Eyelid ptosis is the medical term for excess skin and dropping of the upper eyelid that can affect the vision as well as one’s aesthetic appearance. It may be bothersome in […]
Eyelid drooping is a condition that can result in sagging skin of the eyelid that may even obstruct one’s vision. This droopy eyelid is often caused by the levator muscle that may reduce and limit control. This condition is often seen in Asian patients but can occur to anyone, especially aging individuals who are experiencing […]
Blepharoplasty, an eyelid surgery, is generally performed on patients who are well into their 30s or even in their 40s. However, in a technical sense, this surgery can be performed at any age. There are no specific age restrictions for undergoing blepharoplasty. In rare cases, five or six year old kids may also need to […]
Men and women affected by the effects of time and age may find that their eyes are no longer as bright and vibrant as they once were. This is often due to the loosening of skin and muscle around the eye, which then allows small fatty deposits beneath the skin to become highly visible. Some […]
Blepharoplasty is a surgery involving the eyelid area. The area around the eyes is among the earliest portions of the face to show signs of aging. Crow’s feet or bags under the eyes and saggy upper eyelids are the typical conditions that make the face appear older. Skin on the eyelids is one of the […]
A patient who chooses the blepharoplasty procedure should have a clear idea that the eyes are the most delicate and perhaps the most precious external organ of the human body. Any surgery that is carried out around the eyes is inherently a highly sensitive surgery. Therefore, it must be performed only by a very experienced […]
Patients, young or old, who show signs of aging around the eyelids, are good candidates for an eyelid lift. Some patients might be younger and have more sun-damaged skin, while some other patients who are heavy smokers may have eyelid skin that is quite loose and drapes over the eye. If there is considerable laxity […]
Patients of all ages who are showing signs of aging in their eyes may benefit from blepharoplasty. This procedure is also known as an eyelid lift. NYC patients can visit Dr. Edmund Kwan, M.D. for a consultation appointment and thorough examination to determine if eyelid surgery is right for them. During an eyelid lift procedure, […]
Dr. Kwan prefers to preserve the original shape of the eye. An eyelid lift brings out the look of the eye which the patients had when they were younger, which is without the excess skin and the eyelid skin sagging. Therefore, the goal of the eyelid lift surgery is to restore youth, but not change […]
Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery may involve surgery of the upper eyelid or lower eyelid, or both. The aim of the surgery is to provide a rejuvenated look to the area around the eyes and remove the saggy and bulging appearance that makes the eyes look older, and leaves you feeling dissatisfied or even embarrassed about […]
Breast augmentation surgery involves the use of artificial breast implants. Two primary options for breast implants include silicone and saline implants. Dr. Edmund Kwan prefers to use silicone implants rather than saline. The silicone implant feels more natural, is more resilient, and it can last for a lifetime. The implant is done either under or […]