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 process that often accentuates the asymmetries we see in people. I often see people who …
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 complain of a tired look. Patients commonly describe these hollows as “eyelid bags, puffy …
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. In summary, we show that compound tincture of benzoin and Mastisol manifest antibacterial activity against …
This patient was unhappy about her droopy left upper lid. She was a long-time contact lens user, which has been associated with ptosis in younger patients. She was unhappy about not only her appearance but also was having difficulty seeing well with her peripheral vision. She underwent ptosis repair to help improve her appearance and …
Upper lid blepharoplasty surgery is a very gratifying surgery for patients. Dr. Zoumalan is one of a handful of surgeons that exclusively specializes in upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty surgery. Blepharoplasty is an eyelid surgery which involves the removal of excess skin and fat pockets in the upper and lower eyelids. In the upper eyelids, …
Lower lid ectropions can result in a droopy lower lid, resulting in an outward positioned eyelid. This not only changes the appearance of the lid but also results in ocular irritation, red eyes, and often tearing. The eyelids need to be in a normal position to allow for good tear production and drainage and to …
