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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.

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What is an Epiblepharon? And how do I Repair Them?

Jean-Paul Abboud, MD, PhD

Oct 29, 2020
1 min

What is an Epiblepharon? And how do I Repair Them?

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

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.

What is a Kissing Nevus of the Eyelids?

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.

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

What is Blepharophimosis Syndrome?

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.

"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.

Humanitarian Work

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.

Upper Eyelid Reconstruction after Mohs Surgical Excision - A Pictorial Essay

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

Nov 13, 2018
3 min

Upper Eyelid Reconstruction after Mohs Surgical Excision - A Pictorial Essay

The challenge of reconstructing any surgical defect requiring multiple layers is maintaining a healthy blood supply.

What is Male Blepharoplasty?

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

Sep 25, 2018
1 min

What is Male Blepharoplasty?

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

What is an Eyelid Entropion?

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

Sep 9, 2018
1 min

What is an Eyelid Entropion?

Eyelid entropion is a condition in which the eyelid is rolled inward.

What is an Eyelid Ectropion?

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.

Manual of Oculoplastic Surgery

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.

What is a Chalazion?

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

Aug 13, 2018
1 min

What is a Chalazion?

A chalazion is an inflamed bump on the eyelid that occurs when hardened oils block an oil gland. It can be associated with a history or...