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.

Botox works by temporarily relaxing targeted facial muscles, thereby reducing the appearance of dynamic wrinkles formed by muscle movements.

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

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.

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.

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).

7 things you need to know before considering brow lift surgery

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

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

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