David Santos MD FACS, Facialbeauty.com Over the years, I have seen an increase in requests for plastic surgery procedures by men. There is a commonly held belief that women request plastic surgery procedures more often than men. In my practice, facelift is the predominant procedure performed, and is requested more […]
What is More Invasive..a Browlift or Upper Blephroplasty?
Andi P in Pennsylvaasks: What is More Invasive- a brow lift or upper blepharoplasty? Thanks! There are a number of different types of brow lift procedures. Most of the brow lift procedures would likely be categorized as more invasive than a standard upper blepharoplasty. Upper blepharoplasty is a simple procedure whereby skin and a small component of […]
Is It Uncomfortable to Have Upper Eyelid Surgery with Just Local Pain Medication?
Rebric in Albertville, Al asks: “I will be taking one hydrocodone/apap 7.5/500mg tablet and one diazepam 10 mg 1/2 hour prior to the surgery and given a local numbing injection. Do you know from your experience if this a comfortable option compared to general sedation? Plus have you performed this surgery without the protective eye lens […]
