As we age, the muscle underneath our eyes stretches, thins out, and droops much like a hammock. When the muscle spreads thin, the skin area under our eyes becomes transparent, revealing dark circles under the eyes. The dark circles are a result of the reflection of the bone underneath the skin called the orbital rim. Simply put, the cheek muscle. …
Blepharoplasty – From an Expert Plastic Surgeon
Recently, I had a consultation with a prospective patient for a Blepharoplasty. This procedure is performed on the upper or lower eyelids to correct the bulging fat pads, extra or sagging skin, repair muscle, and to ease away that “tired” look. I was horrified to learn that another doctor recommended cutting and removing the skin from under her eye area …
How I Developed the 3 Dimensional Facelift / Face Lift
During almost every facelift/face lift consultation, I am asked how I developed my 3 Dimensional Facelift where I repair the facial elements underneath the skin before I gently lift the skin around the face. This muscle lift, also called a mid-face lift is a technique I developed almost 20 years ago. I was the first to present my technique in …
Acne Scar Revision – Treatment
Acne scars can be a source of painful memories of our skin’s past. This is especially true when there are a large number of deep acne scars in multiple areas. While new treatments such as dermabrasion and lasers help in smoothing out superficial layers of the skin, I have developed proprietary techniques to help with the more difficult deeper scars. …
Dr. Byun’s Mammaplasty – Mastopexy
Due to a variety of factors, many women must deal with ptotic or droopy breasts. Breasts may sag or become pendulous due to weight loss, pregnancy, breast feeding or simply aging. A standard breast augmentation procedure is not the ideal solution for this condition. Depending on the severity of the sagging, the patient may get a very unnatural look where …