Potomac Plastic Surgery: Houtan Chaboki, MD
2311 M Street, N.W. Suite 501
Washington, DC 20037
Phone: (202) 800-2085
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Blépharon is the Greek word for eyelid. Blepharoplasty is the medical term for plastic surgery of the eyelid, either lower or upper. Some who want a more enhanced rejuvenation of the eyes may choose a “quad blepharoplasty”, where both upper and lower eyelid surgery is performed. Upper blepharoplasty is very popular and falls into three general …
What is Eyelid Surgery? Cosmetic eyelid surgery (i.e. blepharoplasty) of the upper and/or lower eyelids helps rejuvenate one’s appearance. Often patients report appearing “tired” or “low energy”, when in fact they are full of energy. The facial appearance of some patients doesn't match to how they actually feel and subsequently seek consultation with a cosmetic …
Blepharoplasty (i.e. eyelid surgery) is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures in Asian countries. Patients seeking blepharoplasty consider bigger eyes more attractive and request more "open" eyes. Prior to having plastic surgery, they have used tape or glue in the upper eyelid to temporarily create the effect of a double eyelid. We've reviewed Asian eyelid surgery in a …
Upper eyelid surgery is very popular in Asian countries, such as China, Vietnam, and Korea. While the plastic surgery itself is modern, the desire to create a more "open" eye has been present for thousands of years. Many consider bigger or larger eyes more attractive, and patients have used (and continue to use) tape or glue in …
You can reduce swelling after blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) by keeping your head elevated, using cold compresses as directed, avoiding strenuous activity, and carefully following your DC facial plastic surgeon's postoperative instructions. As a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon at Potomac Plastic Surgery, I'm sharing my top tips for minimizing swelling after blepharoplasty: Apply Ice to …