Breakthrough Revision Technique Perfects Botched Eyelid Lifts
NEW YORK, May 18 /PRNewswire/ -- A breakthrough, minimally invasive revision surgery technique, introduced by renowned New York Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Dr. Andrew Jacono, now corrects two of the most common problems cited by post-eyelid lift patients: hollowed eyes and an unnatural, rounded eyelid shape.
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According to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), blepharoplasty was among the top three cosmetic surgery procedures performed in 2009. Despite its surging popularity, however, older, more traditional eyelid surgeries can actually exacerbate the sunken appearance of eye lids – which can change the essential, defining characteristics of a patient's face.
Revision surgery procedures increased by 18 percent in 2009 alone, according to the AAFPRS. "Because of the intricate nature of this surgery, many doctors still use older techniques with higher rates of complication. As a result, botched blepharoplasty is very common," says Dr. Jacono, who dedicates one third of his practice to revision surgery on patients who come to him unhappy with other doctors' work. "Always choose a surgeon certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery to avoid undesired results," he adds.
When performing eyelid lifts, surgeons often remove the extra fat and skin under the eyes in order to remove unsightly bags. Without the extra tissue, eyes get pulled down and become hollowed and unnaturally round – rather than taking on a youthful, almond shape. Dr. Jacono's new revision technique corrects this condition – called post-blepharoplasty ectropion – to restore the eyes to their youthful, natural state.
"Sunken, hollow-looking eyes are a mainstay of botched eyelid lifts," says Dr. Jacono. "Not only will this new corrective technique restore the revived, youthful appearance they were originally seeking – it does so with no external incisions and no visible scarring."
Utilizing his revolutionary technique, Dr. Jacono goes inside the eyelid to release the scar tissue, which pulls the eye lids down. At the same time, he uses an endoscopic incision in the hair line to go underneath the eye lids, pulling the tissue back up from under the eye.
Dr. Jacono's new study, co-authored by Dr. Benjamin Strong, will appear in the May-June 2010 issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery.
About Dr. Andrew Jacono
A Dual Board Certified, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with offices in Manhattan and Great Neck, NY, Dr. Jacono is Section Head of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at North Shore University Hospital Manhasset; Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary; Director of The New York Center for Facial Plastic and Laser Surgery in Great Neck, NY and author of the book FACE THE FACTS: The Truth About Plastic Surgery Procedures That Do and Don't Work.
With surgical privileges at six New York area hospitals, an extensive background in Head and Neck Surgery with a subspecialty training in Facial Plastic Surgery, Dr. Jacono is recognized amongst his peers for his innovative surgical techniques and skills. His clinical research has been presented at several national meetings and symposiums and he has authored numerous manuscripts and published articles in leading medical journals on a variety of surgical techniques, including minimally invasive endoscopic facial plastic surgery and lip augmentation.
To learn more about Dr. Jacono and his practice, visit www.newyorkfacialplasticsurgery.com.
SOURCE New York Center for Facial Plastic and Laser Surgery
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