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 …
My colleagues and I discuss our latest orbital decompression techniques in this recent article that was published in the Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Journal. Orbital decompression is type of orbital (eye socket) surgery that restores the normal volume in the eye socket so that the eyeball can rest in a more …
