Can Xanthelasma Be Corrected Through Plastic Surgery?

January 25th, 2019 Posted in Cosmetic Surgery
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The eyes are such an important feature to the face and for the senses – when a growth detracts from their beauty or function, it can be devastating. Xanthelasma is a condition that can cause fat growths around the eye, even impacting vision as well as the aesthetic appearance of the eye. For many with this condition, plastic surgery can be an option to restore vision and improve appearance for those with xanthelasma.

What Causes Xanthelasma?

The causes of xanthelasma can vary from health conditions to genetics. This fatty bump around the eye is usually yellow in color, usually in or around the corners. It is a build-up of cholesterol under the skin and is more common in those of Mediterranean or Asian descent. Those with liver or heart problems are also more susceptible to this condition. While is may be an aesthetic concern and can impact the vision, it can also be a sign of more serious health issues that should be addressed with a primary physician.

Removal of Xanthelasma

If medical treatment is already being addressed for the cause of xanthelasma, there are options to remove the growth for cosmetic and vision concerns. A plastic surgeon with experience in delicate facial surgery can remove the pocket of fat and discoloration to improve the appearance and function of the eyes. This can help improve the self-confidence of the patient and their appearance while they address any possible health concerns linked to the condition.

If you have xanthelasma and want to explore options for removing the growths, contact a qualified plastic surgeon that offers xanthelasma removal. But it is also important to contact your primary physician to discuss possible causes of these growths that may be impacting your overall health.

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Beverly Hills Center for Plastic & Laser Surgery
120 South Spalding Drive #236
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 288-0641

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Growing Popularity of Eyelid Surgery

May 17th, 2018 Posted in Eyelid Lift
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Blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery has grown in popularity in the plastic surgery industry. Advanced medical technology and methods have made this delicate procedure safer, more effective and natural-appearing, increasing the number of surgeries performed each year. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, eyelid surgery has become the second most popular facial plastic surgery, only surpassed by rhinoplasty in 2017. Here are some of the reasons so many people are pursuing eyelid surgery.

Upper Eyelid Lift

When the skin and tissue on the upper eyelid sag, it can make the person look older, sad and tired. Upper eyelid lifts can rejuvenate the eyes and face, even improve vision for some people if the skin is interfering with their eyesight.

Asian or Double Eyelid Surgery

Some people of Asian descent are born without the crease or double eyelid. Asian or double eyelid surgery can add the crease on the upper eyelid that can change the shape and overall appearance of the eye. The result can be eyes that are rounder and with more options for adding eye makeup.

Lower Eyelid Lift

When the lower eyelid sags or the tear troughs become noticeable, it creates tired, aged eyes. The skin and fat shifts downwards, creating bags under the eyes that never go away, even with enough rest. Lower eyelid lifts remove excess skin and fat under the eyes and tighten the skin for a rested, more youthful appearance.

The eyes are one the first features people notice, and one of the most affected by aging. It makes sense that this area is becoming more popular when it comes to enhancements through plastic surgery. If you are considering eyelid surgery, make sure to choose an experienced oculoplastic surgeon for your procedure for the best results.

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Kami Parsa, M.D.
Oculoplastic Surgery
465 N Roxbury Dr. Suite 1011
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 777-888

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Achieve More Youthful Eyes Through Blepharoplasty

February 17th, 2018 Posted in Blepharoplasty
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Your eyes are one of your most distinguishable features. They are also one of the first places on your face that begin to show the signs of age. Crow’s feet when you smile, bags under the eyes and hooded, drooping upper eyelids can make you look older. Eye creams cannot lift the skin or remove fatty deposits around the eyes. For more youthful eyes, blepharoplasty can remove and tighten loose skin and make your eyes look energetic and young again.

The skin around the eyes is delicate, showing the lines and wrinkles from decades of smiling, squinting and frowning. These creases in the skin and the loss of elasticity as you get older create the crow’s feet around your eyes and sagging eyelids. When the skin under the lower eyelid sags, it can create bags under the eyes, making you look tired around the clock. Excess skin and fat on the upper eyelid pulls down the eye, also making you look tired or upset. Blepharoplasty, or eye plastic surgery, can address all these issues with different procedures.

Blepharoplasty is not one procedure, but a group of procedures that can be performed to open the eyes and reduce bags, wrinkles, droopiness and hooded lids. Some options to improve the beauty and youthfulness of the eyes include:

  • Upper eyelid lift
  • Lower eyelid lift, or bag removal
  • Droopy eyelid surgery
  • Double eyelid lift

Blepharoplasty is a specialized form of facial plastic surgery. While many plastic surgeons may offer eyelid surgery to lift and open the eyes, choose a plastic surgeon that specializes in this type of surgery. Consult with a surgeon of oculoplastic surgery to learn more about the benefits of blepharoplasty for younger looking eyes.

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Kami Parsa, M.D.
Oculoplastic Surgery
465 N Roxbury Dr. Suite 1011
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 777-8880

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Top 3 Facial Plastic Surgeries Are Life Changing

December 5th, 2017 Posted in Facial Plastic Surgery
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There are cosmetic surgeries that are done for personal preference and there are those that can change a person’s life. Deciding to undergo facial plastic surgery is a big decision, but for some, it can have a transforming impact on more than just their appearance. While everyone has the right to want to look their best, there are those that have deformities that affect their self-confidence and even their health. Here are the top three facial plastic surgeries that can be life-changing for the recipients.

Rhinoplasty

Not all “nose jobs” are performed to only change the size or shape of the nose. Many people have a deviated septum that can cause breathing problems, chronic sinus issues, nose bleeds and snoring. Others have a nose valve that has collapsed or a fractured nose that impacts breathing. Rhinoplasty in these circumstances can help improve the health, and the appearance, of the patient.

Blepharoplasty

When the eyelids droop, become puffy or sag, they can make the person look tired, sad or older. It can also impede their vision. Blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery can remove fat deposits and excess skin that can impact the appearance and eye sight of the individual. This can make them look more awake, energetic and younger, while improving their vision.

Ear Reconstruction Surgery

Deformed or injured ears can make a large impact on a person’s appearance and self-confidence. It can also impact the hearing, depending on the deformity. Otoplasty or ear reconstruction surgery can change the appearance of the ear, even restoring an ear with cartilage grafting. This procedure can be life-changing in many ways, improving the quality of life for the patient.

Facial plastic surgery can have an enormous impact on a person’s life, whether it is done for medical or aesthetic purposes, or both. It is important to find an experienced plastic surgeon that specializes in facial reconstruction surgeries to get the best results.

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Kami Parsa, M.D.
Oculoplastic Surgery
465 N Roxbury Dr. Suite 1011
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 777-8880

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Asian Eyelid Surgery

October 12th, 2014 Posted in Blepharoplasty
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Asian eyelid surgery (also known as Asian Blepharoplasty) is a surgical procedure designed to place a pretarsal crease in the Asian eyes where a fold is absent. Over half of all Asian people are born without the crease in the eyelid, and it has become a popular cosmetic procedure to create the crease in the upper eyelid. Most patients have the desire to look more “bright eyed” and to remove the puffy and tired look that is associated with a droopy, heavy upper eyelid. This procedure has become increasingly popular in South Korea where many girls, as young as twelve, are undergoing Asian blepharoplasty. In America, the trend is still growing, and it takes a very skilled and knowledgeable plastic surgeon to create the desired look that patients are seeking. 

Asian eyelid surgery is a popular cosmetic procedure that can almost instantly create a more youthful and lively appearance. Eyes that are tired looking can drag down the appearance of the face. Many people feel that their eyes make them seem unapproachable because they do not radiate vibrancy. A skilled plastic surgeon can create a natural, balanced, and more youthful look to the eyes that many people of Asian decent desire. Eliminating the “mono-lid” and creating the natural fold within the upper eyelid gives the eyes the brighter look that many Asian patients are hoping to achieve. 

If you are considering undergoing Asian Blepharoplasty, make sure that you trust your eyes with the most reputable plastic surgeon that has the depth of knowledge and training necessary for such a detailed procedure. Your entire face can gain a new appearance with this one surgical procedure – bringing new life to your eyes and the facial aesthetics you desire.

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