THE OCULOFACIAL SURGICAL ARTIST'S BLOG

San Diego oculofacial plastic surgeon, Dr. Jean-Paul Abboud, shares his insights and expertise on topics related to oculoplastic surgery, cosmetic facial plastic surgery, eyelid lifts, blepharoplasty, facial aesthetics, Botox and fillers, and looking your best. He also offers tips on getting through your facial and eyelid plastic surgical procedure safely and with the best outcome.

How to Treat a Stye: Incision and Drainage of a Chalazion

Jean-Paul Abboud, MD, PhD

Oct 10, 2020
2 min

How to Treat a Stye: Incision and Drainage of a Chalazion

Treatment of styes is initiated with frequent warm compresses and/or topical medications. Non-resolving styes can be treated surgically.

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Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery Revision: Why you Should Trust your Eyelids to an Oculoplastic Surgeon

Jean-Paul Abboud, MD, PhD

Oct 3, 2020
3 min

Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery Revision: Why you Should Trust your Eyelids to an Oculoplastic Surgeon

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...

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Skin Marking in Cosmetic Upper Blepharoplasty

Jean-Paul Abboud, MD, PhD

Jul 30, 2020
2 min

Skin Marking in Cosmetic Upper Blepharoplasty

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

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Jean-Paul Abboud, MD, PhD

Apr 10, 2020
1 min

What is a Kissing Nevus of the Eyelids?

A kissing nevus is a congenital lesion that appears to be “split” by the upper and lower eyelid.

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What is Epiphora and Why are my Eyes Watery?

Jean-Paul Abboud, MD, PhD

Apr 9, 2020
3 min

What is Epiphora and Why are my Eyes Watery?

Epiphora (watery eyes) is a condition characterized by excessive tearing of the eye and constant overflow of tears onto the face.

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Jean-Paul Abboud, MD, PhD

Mar 30, 2020
1 min

What is Hemifacial Spasm?

Hemifacial spasm is a disorder of the nervous system in which the eyelid and facial muscles on one side of the face frequently twitch.

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The American Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Family Tree

Jean-Paul Abboud, MD, PhD

Mar 23, 2020
1 min

The American Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Family Tree

All oculoplastic surgeons who have ever had a fellowship training in America can trace their lineage to 4 original giants in the field.

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What causes the appearance of a droopy upper eyelid?

Jean-Paul Abboud, MD, PhD

Mar 22, 2020
3 min

What causes the appearance of a droopy upper eyelid?

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

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Jean-Paul Abboud, MD, PhD

Jan 16, 2020
2 min

What is Blepharophimosis Syndrome?

Blepharophimosis, ptosis, epicanthus inversus syndrome is a rare inherited eyelid syndrome that presents with four major facial features.

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Lip Augmentation and Enhancement: Anatomy of a Perfect Pout

Jean-Paul Abboud, MD, PhD

Dec 28, 2019
2 min

Lip Augmentation and Enhancement: Anatomy of a Perfect Pout

The goal of rejuvenating the lips is to restore lost volume & definition while maintaining natural & aesthetically-pleasing lip proportions.

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"Are you a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon?"

Jean-Paul Abboud, MD, PhD

Dec 7, 2019
4 min

"Are you a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon?"

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

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Jean-Paul Abboud, M.D., Ph.D.

Nov 3, 2019
2 min

Humanitarian Work

Dr. Abboud chronicles his most recent medical mission trip to San Cristóbal de Las Casas in Chiapas, Mexico.

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Jean-Paul Abboud, M.D., Ph.D.

Dec 31, 2018
1 min

What is an Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon?

An Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon is a doctor who specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery of the eyelids, brows, and face.

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Jean-Paul Abboud, M.D., Ph.D.

Aug 20, 2018
1 min

What is an Eyelid Ectropion?

Eyelid ectropion is a condition in which the eyelid turns outward.

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Jean-Paul Abboud, MD, PhD

Aug 15, 2018
1 min

Manual of Oculoplastic Surgery

Dr. Abboud is a contributing author to the 5th edition of Manual of Oculoplastic Surgery.

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Jean-Paul Abboud, MD, PhD