Getting Even: Better blepharoplasty outcomes depend on appreciation of asymmetry

This piece is taken from the Cosmetic Surgery Times magazine, by Cheryl Guttman Krader, Senior Staff Correspondent. The article discusses blepharoplasty in relation to asymmetry. Blepharoplasty is the surgery of the eyelid, which can make one look more awake, young and fresh. If you are interested in eye surgery, Sleek Surgical & MedSpa can help you to achieve the look you desire. Schedule a FREE consultation with one of our surgical centers in Manhattan, New York, Fort Lauderdale or Boston and find out how eyelid surgery can work for you.

The ability to recognize pre existing asymmetry and address it with an asymmetric approach to surgery is important for achieving satisfaction in patients presenting for cosmetic upper eyelid blepharoplasty, says Robert A. Goldberg, M.D.

Speaking at the 2012 meeting of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Goldberg discussed detection and management of subtle asymmetry in upper blepharoplasty.

“Most people are not aware of differences between one side of their face and the other, even though facial asymmetry is ubiquitous. However, patients are likely to spot unevenness after cosmetic surgery, particularly as they concentrate on their appearance in a magnifying mirror and partly because a procedure that removes skin, fat and soft tissue can unveil pre-existing deep asymmetry,” says Dr. Goldberg, chief, orbital and ophthalmic plastic surgery, Jules Stein Eye Institute, and Karen and Frank and Frank Dabby Professor of Ophthalmology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles.

In my referral practice, I commonly see patients who are very unhappy because of asymmetry after upper blepharoplasty and who are convinced is the fault of the surgeon,” Dr. Goldberg says. “This information underscores that it is incumbent on surgeons venturing into procedures addressing the aesthetics of the periorbital area to be able to understand the nuances of asymmetry existing around the eyes and to discuss the preoperative findings so that the patient understands the situation. Then, unless the patient chooses against it, surgeons must be prepared to surgically treat the asymmetry, which usually requires operating more on one side than the other.”

Baby Boomers Looking For Love Online May Turn To Plastic Surgery

An increasing number of baby boomers are looking for love online, and may want to make some cosmetic enhancements in order to find their perfect match.

A survey by OurTime.com, a dating site that targets baby boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964), found unmarried people over 50 consider companionship more important now than they did during their 20s.

CNN reports that an eHarmony.com survey conducted in 2010 found that internet dating sites are the most popular way members of this generation are finding companions.
The Associated Press reports that those over 50 are the fastest growing segment of eHarmony's users.
Individuals who embrace the internet as a way to meet people should take the advice of experts when it comes to finding love online.

Posting a recent picture is recommended, rather than posting one that was taken 20 years ago. Otherwise, dates may feel that you are dishonest.

"Young people tend to go for looks, period," University of Washington sociology professor Pepper Schwartz told the newspaper. "Older people often have a little bit more leeway on what somebody looks like, but then they have all these other kinds of requirements that may or may not be realistic."
Those considering re-entering the dating scene in their 50s or 60s may also consider undergoing some cosmetic enhancements to improve their appearance beforehand.

According to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), in 2010, common surgical procedures for those over the age of 50 included facelifts, cosmetic eyelid surgery and liposuction. Non-surgical procedures such as Botox injections, hyaluronic acid injections and laser skin resurfacing were among the popular non-surgical procedures performed on those in this age group.

Acceptance of those who undergo plastic surgeries is increasing as well, according to ASAPS. A recent survey found that 53 percent of women and 49 percent of men say they approve of plastic surgery. In addition, 67 percent of Americans said they would not be embarrassed if their friends and family knew they had cosmetic surgery.

"Taking care of yourself and paying attention to physical appearance is increasingly important to everyone," ASAPS past President Dr. Felmont F. Eaves III said. "As both traditional surgical procedures have been improved and refined, and new nonsurgical options have become available, aesthetic plastic surgeons have more to offer to their patients."

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Brow Lift & Eyelid Lift Surgery

Often performed together, brow lift surgery and eyelid lift surgery go hand in hand to achieve the results you want. A Brow Lift will raise your eyebrows to a higher and more aesthetically pleasing position. It also allows the surgeon to lessen the effects of the muscles associated with "frown lines." Brow lift Surgery will improve the appearance of the droopy flaps of skin that hang over the outside corner of your eyes, to some degree. This is often done in conjunction with eyelid surgery, which can also reduce excess skin and fine wrinkles of the upper and lower eyelids.
Eyelid Lift Surgery can remove excess skin obscuring the natural fold of the upper eyelids and can remove loose skin hanging down from the upper eyelids, which often times, can impair vision as we age. If eliminating bags and dark circles under the eyes is the look you want, an eyelid lift or brow lift surgery may be right for you.
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