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Male Blepharoplasty Results Can Appear too Feminine Without Appropriate Surgical Approach NEW YORK, May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Noted New York plastic surgeon Dr. Norman Pastorek uses different techniques for upper eyelid lifts based on the gender of his patients. This approach preserves the inherent differences in the facial structure of men and women. "The male eyelid has a distinctively different look than does the female eyelid," says Dr. Pastorek. "One of biggest errors an...

New Treatment for Chronic Dry Eye Disease HAYWARD, Calif., May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mark R. Mandel, M.D. , subspecialist in external eye conditions and dry eye, in practice in the Bay Area for 30 years, today announced that he is the first in the Northern California area to introduce a new treatment for the hundreds of thousands of patients in Northern California who suffer from Evaporative Dry Eye disease. This common condition stems from a deficiency in the oily lipid layer...

Before attending this spring's weddings, visit Hills Aesthetics for rejuvenating cosmetic procedures. LOS ANGELES, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Spring is upon us again, and in Southern California, that means warm weather, lush greenery and clear skies. With so much natural beauty, it should come as no surprise that spring is the most popular season for couples to celebrate their love with the ringing of wedding bells. Whether you're a bride, groom or guest at your next wedding, you'll...

"Heavy" eyelids can have Medical or Cosmetic Causes -- Plastic Surgery Offers Repair Options for Both TARRYTOWN, N.Y., April 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The reasons for drooping upper eyelids can be medical or cosmetic in nature but either can affect vision and self-esteem, and both can be repaired with relatively uncomplicated plastic surgery procedures. Medical, or functional, eyelid drooping results from a problem with the working of the eyelid skin and muscle, while cosmetic eyelid...

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- They say you can't change the past... or can you? In terms of revision plastic surgery offered by Dr. Shervin Aminpour of Hills Aesthetics, you most certainly can rewrite history. For years, the plastic surgeon Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley turns to has performed revision and reconstructive surgeries through his clinic, based in West Hills, California. Additionally, Dr. Aminpour exercises his expertise and his philanthropic side...

Substantiating the medical necessity of blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) continues to pose challenges for many physicians, as Medicare and other health plans generally view the procedure as cosmetic. Portland, OR (PRWEB) December 19, 2012 AllMed recently hosted the final webinar of a two-part series on blepharoplasty and visual field testing. Dr. Michael Wheatley, a board-certified plastic surgeon, returned to discuss issues related to understanding and evaluating visual field tests, which...

HAYWARD, Calif., Dec. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mark R. Mandel, M.D. , subspecialist in external eye conditions and dry eye, in practice in the Bay Area for 30 years, today announced that he is the first in the Northern California area to introduce a new treatment for the hundreds of thousands of patients in Northern California who suffer from Evaporative Dry Eye disease. This common condition stems from a deficiency in the oily lipid layer of the eye's natural tear film. The oily...

HAYWARD, Calif., Oct. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mark R. Mandel, M.D. , subspecialist in external eye conditions and dry eye, in practice in the Bay Area for 30 years, today announced that he is the first in the Northern California area to introduce a new treatment for the hundreds of thousands of patients in Northern California who suffer from Evaporative Dry Eye disease. This common condition stems from a deficiency in the oily lipid layer of the eye's natural tear film. The oily...

With Dry Eye Increasing Worldwide, says Bio-Logic Aqua Research Founder, Public Must Be Better Informed about the Tear Film's Importance in Dry Eye Prevention. Grants Pass, OR (PRWEB) March 12, 2012 Water and Health Advocate Sharon Kleyne today announced a renewed effort to improve public education about the importance and proper care of the tear film as a first step in preventing dry eye syndrome, which is becoming a serious global epidemic. Mrs. Kleyne is founder of Bio-Logic Aqua...

NEW YORK, March 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Don't let excess eyelid skin and fat steal attention away from your sparkling eyes. In extreme cases, puffy or drooping eyelids can even partially obscure your vision. Cosmetic eyelid surgery -- known as blepharoplasty -- can correct these issues and give your whole face a refreshed appearance. Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery Secrets Eyelid surgery is not just for sagging upper eyelids. You know those pesky "bags" you've been carrying around under...