THE OCULOFACIAL SURGICAL ARTIST'S BLOG

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.

For many individuals of East Asian descent, the absence of a defined upper eyelid crease can make the eyes appear smaller or less expressive. Double eyelid surgery addresses this by enhancing the eyelid contour to make the eyes appear larger, more symmetrical, and more alert. Importantly, the surgery does not aim to Westernize the appearance but rather to refine and enhance natural features.

If you’re searching for the best oculofacial plastic surgeon in San Diego, here’s what to look for.

A browpexy is a minimally invasive surgical technique that stabilizes & repositions the brow through the same incision as a blepharoplasty.

These are the 3 main ways fat can be managed during lower eyelid blepharoplasty to get rid of under eye bags.

If you’re contemplating eyelid surgery and have had under eye fillers, dissolving them beforehand can make a meaning difference.

What are these wrinkles around my eyes and how can I treat them?

Festoons (malar mounds) are swollen, bag-like formations on the lower eyelids and upper cheeks that can give the face a tired appearance.

In aesthetic medicine, 5-FU has been used for treating hypertrophic scars, keloids, and other problematic scars.

I am beyond thrilled to announce that I've been interviewed by SDVoyager Magazine and featured among San Diego's Most Inspiring Stories!

Are you tired of those pesky under-eye bags that seem to have taken up permanent residence? Don't worry, you're not alone. Under-eye bags...

Epiblepharon is a condition in which an eyelid muscle and an extra roll of skin push the eyelashes upwards toward the eye.

There is a good number of patients I see in my practice who seek my expertise to revise poor outcomes of previous eyelid surgery and...

Marking of the eyelid skin for excision is arguably the most important step in cosmetic eyelid surgery and blepharoplasty.

A droopy upper eyelid is due to either excess upper eyelid skin (dermatochalasis) often with herniation of eyelid fat (steatoblepharon); des

Dr. Abboud discusses his qualifications and board certification as an oculofacial plastic surgeon.

10 things you need to know before considering cosmetic lower eyelid blepharoplasty (aka under eye bag surgery).

Male blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery for men) is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures for men.

10 things you need to know before considering cosmetic upper eyelid blepharoplasty (aka eye lift or eyelid lift surgery).