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Laser vs Scalpel for Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
Monday, January 25th, 2010Seeking Blepharoplasty in Seattle? 3 Reasons You Should Choose Us.
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
1. Dr. Heffernan is a specialist in oculoplastics and offers a comprehensive focus on the eyelids, orbit, periorbital region, and face. As an oculoplastic surgeon, he can diagnose and operate on virtually any functional or cosmetic deformity of the eyelids.
2. Blepharoplasty may require different considerations for different patients. For example, the surgery techniques necessary for a patient of Asian descent and European descent will be slightly different. Dr. Heffernan has training specific to many different anatomical differences, so patients can get a great aesthetic outcome while retaining key characteristics of their ethnicity.
3. Experience is crucial when it comes to blepharoplasty, i.e. cosmetic eyelid surgery. Check out Dr. Heffernan’s Curriculum Vitae to see his academic and professional achievements and credentials related to facial plastic surgery and oculoplastic surgery.
Wide-Awake but Still Looking Tired?
Tuesday, July 14th, 2009
Is this you? Your eyes are swollen morning and night. You constantly have under eye bags and dark circles. When people aren’t saying you look tired, they’re asking if you have allergies or if you feel okay.
If any of this sounds familiar, perhaps it is time to do something about it. You shouldn’t have to live with such a condition – especially one so treatable! Besides, if you don’t seek treatment, it’s possible that symptoms may become more noticeable.
Dr. Heffernan is a board certified Oculoplastic surgeon who can recommend treatment options such as the following:
• An upper and lower eyelid lift (also called a blepharoplasty)
• A brow, or forehead lift
• Injection with Botox cosmetic
• Injection of a dermal filler to add volume to sunken eye troughs
In some cases, patients need a combination of the above options. Many choose to combine eyelid surgery with a brow lift. Choosing to undergo surgery (or even a non-surgical procedure) is a significant decision, so try to gather as much information as possible. View before and after photos of patients like yourself, speak to former patients and ask them questions like these:
- How was the procedure beneficial for you?
- Were you comfortable with your surgeon?
- Would you do it again?
- Would you do anything differently?
The eyes are one of the first features on the face to which most of us respond. You deserve to have eyes that radiate, eyes that brighten your face and eyes that reflect how young and energetic you truly feel.
If you’re ready to discuss your options, contact the Seattle office of Dr. Heffernan today.
Implants, Liposuction, and Eyelid Surgery Number in Top Surgeries for 2008
Wednesday, March 18th, 2009
New statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons show a possible shift in the popularity of certain cosmetic surgery procedures, most notably with breast augmentation. According to the latest A.S.P.S. figures from 2008, eyelid surgeries have grown to number in the top 3 surgical procedures, and breast augmentation procedures have exceeded liposuctions for the first time.
341,144 liposuctions were done in 2008, but breast augmentations far exceeded that figure with a surprising 355,671 procedures. Eyelid surgeries numbered at a much lower, but relatively strong 195,104 procedures.
President of the ASPS, Dr. Alan Gold MD told reporters, “for the first time in the twelve years these statistics have been collected, liposuction is a runner up in popularity to breast augmentation. Golalso predicted that “this turnabout will generate discussions in the medical community and the public at large.” Dr. Gold also theorizes that “changes in fashion, i.e. décolletage baring styles, might be a factor in bringing about this change.”
Another interesting aspect of the new data is the overwhelming female component – 92 percent of the 10.2 million cosmetic procedures performed were done for women.
The top five surgical procedures in 2008 are as follows:
* Breast Augmentation
* Liposuction
* Eyelid Surgery
* Rhinoplasty
* Abdominoplasty
The top five non-surgical procedures in 2008 include:
* Botox
* Laser Hair Removal
* Hyaluronic acid wrinkle fillers (Juvederm, Restylane)
* Chemical Peel
* Laser Skin Resurfacing
