<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Oculofacial Surgical Arts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Jean-Paul Abboud, Eyelid and Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon, specializing in blepharoplasty, eyelid lifts, under eye bag surgery. ]]></description><link>https://www.oculofacialarts.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:12:08 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.oculofacialarts.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Eyelid Surgery Recovery in San Diego: Healing Timeline for Upper &#38; Lower Blepharoplasty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thinking about eyelid surgery but unsure what recovery is really like? This guide walks you through the healing process after upper and lower blepharoplasty — from day one to long-term results — with expert tips, FAQs, and what to expect at every stage.]]></description><link>https://www.oculofacialarts.com/post/eyelid-surgery-recovery-in-san-diego-healing-timeline-for-upper-lower-blepharoplasty</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6845d2263f9d19c9670a9ec3</guid><category><![CDATA[Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery]]></category><category><![CDATA[Oculofacial Plastic Surgery]]></category><category><![CDATA[Plastic Surgery]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dermatochalasis and Blepharoplasty]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2025 19:05:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/77c76c_6a431b573dda43faa5df4ba13b5f8bd9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_700,h_700,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jean-Paul Abboud, MD, PhD</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Double Eyelid Surgery (Asian Blepharoplasty): Everything You Need to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many individuals of East Asian descent, the absence of a defined upper eyelid crease can make the eyes appear smaller or less expressive. 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The lateral canthus (the outer corner of the eye) is normally...]]></description><link>https://www.oculofacialarts.com/post/almond-eye-surgery-lateral-canthoplasty-lower-retraction-repair</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6380dd6d5a60ce74aa0b0995</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 15:53:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/77c76c_6ecc6df4d23c4da4be55aa606dbddac3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_700,h_700,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jean-Paul Abboud, MD, PhD</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is an Epiblepharon? 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