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Male upper blepharoplasty: how to look different, but not too different.

By Joseph Walrath, MD | Jul 1, 2019 | Blepharoplasty, Cosmetic, Eyelid Malposition, Symptoms
Male upper blepharoplasty can be performed for medical reasons, cosmetic reason, or both.  Upper lid position becomes medical when it obscures vision.  A good rule... Read More

Thyroid Eye Disease – Repair of Lid Retraction

By Joseph Walrath, MD | Jun 17, 2013 | Eyelid Retraction, Reconstruction, Symptoms
Grave’s disease (thyroid eye disease) can be a very difficult medical and surgical problem to treat.  The first consideration in Grave’s disease treatment is to... Read More

Another challenging reconstruction

By Joseph Walrath, MD | Jan 18, 2012 | Reconstruction, Symptoms, Tumor
Fortunately for us, cosmetic surgeries of the eyelids rarely challenge us as often as these reconstructive cases. Yesterday I performed a very challenging reconstruction of... Read More

Entropion – Fixing the eyelid when it rolls inward

By Joseph Walrath, MD | Jan 2, 2012 | Entropion, Symptoms
When the eyelid is turned inwards (known as eyelid entropion), this can cause significant discomfort.  It can even damage the surface of the eye (as... Read More

Tearing: the problem could be in the lower lids

By Joseph Walrath, MD | Nov 16, 2011 | Blepharoplasty, Symptoms, Tearing
Many cases of tearing are due to loose lower eyelids.  In some cases, it is obvious: the lower eyelids are so loose that they sag... Read More

Latisse and eyelid redness

By Joseph Walrath, MD | Nov 13, 2011 | Cosmetic, Latisse, Symptoms
About 90% of people who use Latisse, according to one pooled study, have mild side effects — of course, they are so mild and people... Read More

Sebaceous cell carcinoma of the eyelids: one of the bad ones…

By Joseph Walrath, MD | Oct 30, 2011 | Symptoms, Tumor
Pick your poison If I were able to choose which type of skin cancer (non-melanoma) I had to have on my eyelids, I would choose... Read More

Common symptoms of the oculoplastic patient

By Joseph Walrath, MD | Oct 14, 2011 | Symptoms
In addition to the patients who desire cosmetic enhancement and a youthful, more refreshed look, there are many oculoplastic patient complaints that appear to come... Read More
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