January 27, 2017 Joseph A. Mele, MD
Dr. Millard contributed to Plastic Surgery in many ways with both his general principles and his specific techniques for everything from Cleft Lip repair to Double Eyelid Surgery. So why is he credited / blamed for the current explosion in Korean Plastic Surgery?
Read MoreJanuary 22, 2017 Joseph A. Mele, MD
The Principles and Art of Plastic Surgery began in 1564 with famous French barber surgeon Ambroise Pare, and were refined by greats like Sir Harold Gillies and D. Ralph Millard. Dr. Millard contributed in many ways with his principles and techniques for everything from Cleft Lip repair to Double Eyelid Surgery.
Read MoreOctober 01, 2016 Joseph A. Mele, MD
You don’t have to be a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to see that the Asian and Occidental eyelids have different shapes. These differences are directly related to ethnic changes found in the Eyelid Anatomy. While the goals of Blepharoplasty are often the same, the techniques to achieve these goals must be modified for differences in the anatomy between Occidental and Asian Eyelids.
Read MoreSeptember 04, 2016 Joseph A. Mele, MD
Attention Plastic Surgery Television viewers. Body Beautiful will be broadcast live on KRON4 this Wednesday, September 7, 2016, At Noon – Live. So tune-in to get the latest Plastic Surgery News, and see if I get it right on the first take. Plastic Surgery Topics Will Include… This week’s show will be thirty minutes packed […]
Read MoreAugust 15, 2015 Joseph A. Mele, MD
Last post we discussed the changes usually desired for the upper lids are: removal of excess skin, removal of fat from the inner and central aspect of the upper lids if disproportionate, changing the upper eyelid fold and repositioning the lid margin to open the eye. These goals apply to the lower eyelids too, but the methods and priorities change. For the lower eyelid lifts the goals are: removing lower eyelid bags, tightening the lower eyelid skin, creating or maintaining normal lower eyelid position and shortening the length of the lower eyelid.
Read MoreAugust 08, 2015 Joseph A. Mele, MD
Blepharoplasty is an Eyelid Lift, and literally means eyelid changing. The nature of the changes can be both cosmetic and reconstructive. Differences in anatomy determine the best methods by which to accomplish our desired goals, and since the anatomy of the upper and lower lids are different, so are the methods used.
Read MoreAugust 23, 2014 Joseph A. Mele, MD
Eyes play a central role in defining facial beauty. Unfortunately, the eyelids are one of the first facial features to show the signs of aging. Eyelid Surgery Before and After Photos What Does Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) Do? Blepharoplasty is performed to removed excess skin and bagginess from the eyelids. The Blepharoplasty Before and After Pictures […]
Read MoreApril 05, 2014 Joseph A. Mele, MD
As we age, the eyelids tend to loosen and sag. Excess upper eyelid skin can block peripheral vision and cause a heavy sensation as it comes to rest on the eyelashes. Excess lower eyelid skin and fat can give lower eyelid bags, even festooning. This can shadow beneath the eyelids and compound any darkness already present due to pigmentation or vascular coloration. Both excess upper eyelid skin and lower eyelid bags make us look tired, even when we are well rested.
Read MoreSeptember 28, 2013 Joseph A. Mele, MD
Heavy eyelids droop, making us look disinterested or tired. In the extreme, a sagging upper eyelid can block upward and lateral vision. Baggy lower eyelids, on the other hand, won’t block your vision, but they do make us look tired, and can add years to an otherwise youthful face. Every Blepahroplasty is Different When it […]
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2009 Joseph A. Mele, MD
The Asian blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) must be modified from the Caucasian blepharoplasty to compensate for the differences in anatomy. The goal remains the same: remove the excess and give an alert rested appearance. It is a surgery that when done well, is noticed, but not noticeable.
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Joseph A. Mele, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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