TRANSCONJUNCTIVAL BLEPHAROPLASTY CAN RESTORE YOUR APPEARANCE NO MORE UNDER-EYE BAGS
removing the fat from the inside of the eyelid where no one will see the internal laser incision.
tiny portions of the old skin in a precise formation to promote new collagen growth. Ultimately about 65% of the old skin is removed, and 35% is left behind. Dr. Scott calls this “the golden 35” because it does the hard work of making new tighter and smoother skin. Laser resurfacing will not eliminate wrinkles created when your facial muscles move, called dynamic wrinkles, but the area treated with fractional laser resurfacing will be smoother, tighter and flatter “at rest.” Patients with wrinkles below the eye before their blepharoplasty should strongly consider having skin resurfacing for the best cosmetic results. If you have excess fat or skin below your eyes that is making you look older, Eye Plastic Associates would love to help. During your visit, Dr. Scott can review your options and determine which treatments will work best for you. Call us today to schedule a consultation.
Dr. Scott performs this procedure weekly on an outpatient basis. Once patients are comfortably sedated and asleep, he places protective shields over the patient’s eyes and completes the procedure. For patients with minimal herniated fat, this fat removal may be all the patient needs to resolve the matter. However, most patients will need an additional procedure performed at the same time involving fractional laser skin resurfacing. Dr. Scott compares the skin beneath the eyes to a balloon. When you remove the excess fat from the inside of the lower eyelid, the balloon deflates, often creating additional excess skin and new wrinkles. Fractional laser resurfacing is the ideal solution to tighten and rejuvenate this delicate area.
Transconjunctival lower eyelid laser blepharoplasty is a mouthful, but the complicated term describes an elegantly simple procedure. Herniated fat below the lower eyelids is a common problem, especially as we age. A transconjunctival blepharoplasty can resolve this issue on an outpatient basis without external scarring. The most obvious route to remove excess fat below the eyes is through the skin. But doing so requires operating with a long skin incision and traversing an eyelid muscle layer and membrane called the orbital septum, which is unnecessarily invasive and leaves a scar. A transconjunctival laser blepharoplasty, on the other hand, involves
The CO 2 laser shoots tiny beams of light in a dot pattern over your skin. The laser gently vaporizes
Grilled Halibut With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Inspired by FoodAndWine.com
INGREDIENTS
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1 16-oz jar roasted red bell peppers, drained
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2 tsp honey
1 tsp kosher salt
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5 garlic cloves
1/4 tsp black pepper
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1 tbsp sherry vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
4 6-oz skin-on halibut fillets
DIRECTIONS
1. In a food processor or blender, mix bell peppers, garlic, vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Transfer sauce to a bowl; whisk in oil. 2. Into a large plastic zipper bag, pour 1 cup of sauce; add halibut fillets and seal bag; turn to coat fillets. Let marinate in refrigerator for 20 minutes. Reserve remaining sauce for serving. 3. Preheat a grill to medium-high (400–450 F). Remove halibut from marinade; scrape off excess. 4. On oiled grill grates, arrange fillets and grill, covered, until fish flakes easily, 4–5 minutes per side. 5. Transfer fillets to serving plates or a large platter. Drizzle with reserved sauce. Serve alongside preferred veggies and crusty bread.
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