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Is Blepharoplasty Right For You?

Thursday, May 30th, 2013

Lower blepharoplasty fat repostioning cropped 300x114 Is Blepharoplasty Right For You?We’ve all had someone come up to us and ask, “Are you OK? You look tired!” at some point or another. For some, though, that is a daily occurrence. For people suffering from loose, baggy skin around the eyes, it is nearly impossible to look well rested. If you always look tired and no amount of make-up and/or rest seem to make any difference, you may want to consider a blepharoplasty or eyelid lift in Charlotte.

What is blepharoplasty?

Simply put, blepharoplasty is a procedure aimed to rejuvenate your upper and lower eyelids. It is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure with a very high rate of satisfaction. Because our eyes often give away our age and can even make us look older than we are, undergoing a blepharoplasty surgery can take years off of a patient’s appearance. 

When I perform an eyelift surgery in Charlotte, incisions are made in the natural creases of the eye, right under the eyelashes, or inside the lower lid (depending on the type of blepharoplasty) to ensure scars are hidden. The recovery is fairly easy, with full results evident in 3-6 months. Undergoing a blepharoplasty is a very easy procedure for the patient and comes with a minimal recovery time. It’s quite normal for my patients to look and feel better just days after they’ve had their eyelid surgery in North Carolina.

What does blepharoplasty treat and could you be a candidate?

My patients, male and female alike, come to me with both functional and aesthetic reasons for seeking a blepharoplasty. Eyelift surgery can help treat symptoms such as the following: 

  • Loose skin, pouches, or bags under the eyes

  • Excess skin on the upper lid (that may or may not impede vision)

  • Droopy, tired-looking eyes

If you are in overall good health, but want more vibrant, youthful looking eyes, or if you wish to restore vision that is limited by excess skin, a blepharoplasty may be the procedure for you.

Contact Dr. Kulbersh for a Blepharoplasty Consultation

If you think blepharoplasty is right for you, and if you have any questions about the procedure, or would like to schedule a consultation, contact me today. As a board certified head and neck surgeon who specializes in facial plastic surgery, I am certain I can restore the vibrancy you have been longing for and put an end to “You look tired!”

For more information or to schedule a consultation, please contact Carolina Facial Plastics today by calling (704) 323-5090.

Next, read about forehead and brow lifts.

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Bigger, Brighter Eyes With Botox

Tuesday, February 19th, 2013

Bigger, Brighter Eyes With BotoxAre sagging upper eyelids causing your eyes to look much smaller than they actually are? Using Botox around the eyes can correct this problem. Injecting Botox into the muscles that pull the eyebrows down can actually lift the brows and upper eyelid to stop the drooping. Botox is also great for erasing the crow’s feet that also add to an aging appearance around your eyes. Additionally, some patients will also benefit from tear trough or temple filler injections to correct hollowness and result in beautiful, youthful eyes.

When serious eyelid drooping or sagging is occurring, I often recommend patients undergo a procedure called blepharoplasty, which is designed for individuals facing more prominent signs of eye aging. During blepharoplasty, I’m able to trim away excess skin and reposition fat in and near the eyelids to rejuvenate their appearance.

Whenever you’re considering undergoing an injectable treatment for the first time, it’s very important to seek the expertise of an experienced facial plastic surgeon. Though there are risks with any cosmetic procedure, they become greatly diminished when you’re able to trust your surgeon and have an understanding of their background. Because I’m a board certified head and neck surgeon, I not only have a keen knowledge of facial aesthetics, but also understand function of the face, meaning that I can provide both safe and effective treatments for my patients in Charlotte.

Contact Carolina Facial Plastics Today

If you’d like to learn about how you’re eyes can be bigger and brighter without surgery, I encourage you to contact my office in Charlotte today to schedule your initial consultation. To schedule your initial consultation today, please contact my office by calling (704) 323-5090, during which I’ll be able to address any questions and concerns you have about facial rejuvenation in greater depth. Using Botox to target aging skin around the eyes is extremely safe, and I make sure to take every precaution possible to make my patients feel comfortable and ready for their procedure.

For more information and to learn about which complimentary procedures may help you accomplish your goals in addition to Botox, contact Carolina Facial Plastics today.

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Non-Surgical Eye Lift At Carolina Facial Plastics

Tuesday, January 15th, 2013

Non Surgical Eye Lift At Carolina Facial PlasticsDid you know that one of the earliest areas on our face to show signs of aging is our eyes? Think of it this way—when we’re young, our face is round, full of volume and shaped like a smooth grape. As we age, our faces  lose volume that contribute to sagging skin, wrinkles, and hallows.  If a young face with volume is shaped like a grape, then an aged face that has lost volume will look more like a raisin. Because our face loses volume, it changes how light reflects around the eyes.  This is one of the main causes that contribute to the bags and dark areas underneath the eyes.

As an expert facial plastic surgeon in Charlotte, I often recommend the non-surgical eyelift for patients dealing with initial signs of eye area aging.

What Is A Non-Surgical Eye Lift?

At Carolina Facial Plastics in Charlotte, I perform non-surgical eye lifts by replacing the lost volume around the eye and cheek area.

By using facial fillers like Juvederm, Perlane, Restylane, or even Sculptra, I’m able to rebuild my patient’s cheek area to cover up the darkness and bags under the eyes, as well as correct drooping skin.  It is similar to inflating a balloon that has lost some air.  One of the best parts about undergoing a non-surgical eyelift in Charlotte is the fact that the procedure is performed in only a matter of minutes. I perform the procedure using a blunt tip micro-cannula, which replaces the old school technique of using a needle.  The micro-cannula is more comfortable and results in  less tissue damage and bruising.

Tell-Tale Signs of Eye Aging

Determining whether or not you might be a good candidate to undergo a non-surgical eyelid lift depends on several different factors. If you’re beginning to notice any of the following signs of eye area aging, you may benefit from an eyelift. Signs of eye aging include but are not limited to:

  • Dark under eye hollows
  • Droopy lower eyelids or under eye skin
  • Volume loss in cheeks
  • Eye Bags
  • Loss of cheeks or weak cheekbones

Patients further into the aging process with severe skin elasticity problems in the eye region may benefit from a procedure known as blepharoplasty, a minimally invasive upper and lower eyelid procedure that aims to remove excess skin or reposition fat.  Fine lines underneath the eyes can be improved by using medical grade skin care and a series of chemical peels.

Schedule Your Appointment Today

If you’ve been wondering about whether or not you’d be a good candidate to undergo a non-surgical eyelid lift in Charlotte, I encourage you to contact my practice today to learn more about the benefits of the procedure. As a board certified head and neck surgeon, I have a unique understanding in the performance of facial cosmetic surgeries that provide patients with both natural and youthful results.

To schedule your initial consultation today, please call (704) 323-5090.

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Top Plastic Surgery Procedures For Men & Women in 2012

Thursday, December 6th, 2012

Browlift 264x300 Top Plastic Surgery Procedures For Men & Women in 2012As a facial plastic surgeon in Charlotte, I have the opportunity to help many people achieve an aesthetic goal that they’ve been wanting for quite some time. Over the years, plastic surgery trends change based on several different factors, including new minimally invasive techniques and certain media attention. With a new year just around the corner, I wanted to share my take on the most popular plastic surgery trends of 2012.

Top Facial Plastic Surgery Procedures For Women in 2012

1. Botox
2. Facial Fillers
3. Rhinoplasty
4. Facelift/Neck lift
5. Blepharoplasty

With Botox and Facial Fillers rounding out the top of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgeries in 2012, it’s clear that minimally invasive procedures that can produce great results are becoming more and more important to female patients. Treatments like Botox and other injectables like Juvederm and Restylane offer fantastic results that can turn back the aging process in just one quick office visit, requiring no down time and allowing the patient to return to their normal everyday activities immediately.

Lastly, rhinoplasty, facelift/neck lift, and blepharoplasty complete the “top plastic surgery procedures for women” list at Carolina Facial Plastics. This can be largely attributed to the fact that invasive surgical procedures offer a more permanent appearance and can better assist patients who wish to achieve certain cosmetic goals, even if they are further into the aging process. As we can also notice, all of these procedures focus entirely on very important aspects of the face that can draw unwanted attention if not tended to as we age. When a patient comes to me and expresses interest in procedures on this list, I work with them to provide a customized cosmetic surgery that will bring them the best outcomes and results.

Top Facial Plastic Surgery Procedures For Men in 2012

1. Botox
2. Blepharoplasty
3. Brow Lift
4. Chin Augmentation
5. Facial Fillers

Though Botox was also the number one plastic surgery sought by men at Carolina Facial Plastics in 2012, the bottom portion of the list tends to differ. Men largely care about the appearance of their eyes, which is why blepharoplasty is often a great choice for candidates who are experiencing saggy upper eyelids or droopy lower eyelids. An increase in brow lifts and chin augmentation procedures can be attributed to the new and widespread presence of the use of social media in our society. Because we’re able to see more and more pictures and videos of ourselves, we’re beginning to notice more about our appearance that we haven’t before, which is resulting in more cosmetic procedures.

Contact Carolina Facial Plastics Today

If you’d like to learn more about the top plastic surgery procedures of 2012 mentioned on this page or have questions for myself, I’d be glad to address your every concern during your initial consultation at my office in Charlotte. As a board certified head and neck surgeon with an extensive knowledge of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, I can assure you that I’ll create the best plastic surgery treatment for you that will allow your goals to be achieved. For additional information, please call (704) 323-5090.

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Unique Considerations for an Upper Blepharoplasty or Eyelid Lift in Males

Tuesday, October 30th, 2012

The eyes are one of the first areas on the face that begin to show signs of aging.  The eyes are central in our non-verbal communication and tired aged eyes can create a discord on how we feel on the inside (young and energetic) and how we look on the outside (aged and tired).  As a male and as a facial plastic surgeon in Charlotte, I understand that there are unique considerations when performing an upper blepharoplasty or eyelid lift in males.  There are certain characteristics of the eye that create a masculine and a feminine appearance.  As an eye specialist, it is imperative that I keep the masculine appearance of the eye during the rejuvenating procedure in a man.

Lets look at what creates and attractive masculine and feminine upper eyelid.

A male upper eyelid should have a low lid crease 6-8 mm above the eyelashes.  The lid should have some excess skin, some skin crepe and some skin redundancy, but not the excess that forms during the aging process.  The goal during male upper blepharoplasty should be to remove a conservative amount of skin and possibly fat, to create a more refreshed appearance to the eye.

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Young Tom Cruise Attractive Male Eyes. Low lid crease and some excess skin.

A female upper eyelid should have a higher and deeper lid crease 8-10 mm above the eyelashes.  There should be minimal excess redundant or crepy skin.  During a female upper eyelid lift, typically the goal is to make a higher and deeper lid crease.  If this is performed on a man, this can feminize a male face and produce a poor result.

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Young Katie Holmes with Higher Lid Crease with Minimal Excess Skin

Before undergoing an upper eyelift in Charlotte, I thoroughly discuss with all of my patients what their goals are concerning:

1)      The height of their eyelid crease

2)      The depth of their eyelid crease

3)      The possible locations of the incision

4)      The position of their eyebrows

After I understand these goals, I can formulate the best surgical upper blepharoplasty plan to create the most optimal outcomes for my patients undergoing eyelid surgery in Charlotte.

 

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Thin Skin

Thursday, May 31st, 2012

The skin around the eyes is extremely delicate. Thinner than other areas, such as the cheeks and chin, it is also subject to stretching in various directions when you rub your eyes, wink, smile or carelessly smear on moisturizer. Perhaps its thinness, combined with these daily “assaults,” contributes to the periorbital skin (skin around the eyes) showing signs of aging more quickly than other areas of the face. Wrinkles, crows feet, bags and drooping eyelids are common occurrences as time marches on.

Eyes Need a Lift?

In this day and age it’s actually possible to reverse the signs of aging around your eyes with an eyelift surgery, or blepharoplasty. An eyelift isn’t just one procedure, it’s actually two — upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty — that can be customized for your particular case.

Eyelift Surgery

Generally an upper eyelid blepharoplasty involves correcting drooping eyelids. Incisions are made in the natural eye creases and excess skin is removed. At times, an upper eyelid surgery can be medically necessary. Eyelids that sag so much they obstruct vision are often covered by medical insurance. Your Charlotte eyelift specialist may also recommend a brow lift to better improve your vision.

Lower eyelid blepharoplasty differs slightly. Your Charlotte eyelift surgeon can help fix bags under the eyes by removing the excess fat deposits and repositioning them elsewhere. These deposits might be moved into the cheeks to create a smooth transition between the eyes and the cheekbones. Should you need fat underneath your eyes to improve appearance, it can be taken from another area of the body and deposited in the tear trough or lower eyelid bag.

Eyelift Specialists

If you live in Charlotte, NC, you are in luck. One of the best facial plastic surgeons available is based in your city, and he specializes in rejuvenating the face. Eyelift procedures are part of Dr. Kulbersh’s forte. He spent years studying facial reconstruction surgery among the top plastic surgeons in Beverly Hills. By honing in on one area of the body, Charlotte’s Dr. Kulbersh can perform eyelifts, rhinoplasties and other face-specific surgeries with greater skill than surgeons who don’t specialize.

Men Need Work, Too

Men can also benefit from eyelift surgery, especially if it’s performed by Dr. Kulbersh. His philosophy is to fix droopy eyelids and puffiness without producing a “plastic” result. In his hands, you will appear more youthful without looking like you’ve had surgery.

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Video Blog of Dr. Kulbersh Discussing Insurance Coverage of Blepharoplasty in Charlotte

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012

I am frequently asked if blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) in Charlotte is covered by insurance.  The answer is…  maybe. See video below for the answer:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdckGKpuPNI

 

Enjoy!

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How Old Do You Want to Look?

Thursday, May 10th, 2012

Have you tried everything you can to look younger? Have you changed your diet, colored your hair, bought the latest skin firming cream or gotten a chemical peel? All these things can definitely help gain you a year or two, but you might not get the dramatic results you crave. If you have deep-set wrinkles in your forehead, sagging skin or perpetually puffy under-eyes, a face lift might be worth looking into. In Charlotte’s competitive work atmosphere, it can give you an edge by turning back the clock seven years.

Seven Years is a Long Time

In a new study, published in February 2012, researchers sought to find out just how many years younger people looked after undergoing a face lift. Sixty patients between the ages of 45 and 72 had various forms of facial plastic surgery.  Patients were placed in groups depending on the amount of procedures completed – with group one having the least amount of procedures and group three undergoing the most. Before and after photos were polled by a group of first-year medical students, who gave approximate ages for each picture.

The Award for Youngest Looking Goes to….

The results of the study found that all participants looked younger post-face lift surgery, with the average age approximation being 8.9 years younger than chronological age. The three surgery groups’ results did differ, however. Patients in group three, who had the most procedures done, seemed to reap the greatest benefit, as the judges awarded them with the largest age gap when compared with the other two groups.

Types of Face Lifts

Now that you know a face lift can literally erase seven years of wear and tear on your face, you might wonder what face lift options you have in Charlotte and other cities in the U.S. No two face lifts are alike, states the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, but the goal is typically the same – to look younger without appearing fake or “plastic.” Discussion and evaluation with a cosmetic surgeon is essential; you have to agree on what you want done and what actually can be done during your face lift. Your Charlotte-based surgeon may suggest eyelid surgery to reduce a “droopy-eyed” appearance or he might opt to tighten the skin around your jaw and chin to create a younger looking profile.

Do Your Research

Make sure you check out all the cosmetic surgeons in Charlotte before you get a face lift. Finding the right doctor to work with is important; you wouldn’t trust your face to just anyone. You also need to understand the procedures you’ll have done, and the risks associated with the surgery. Doing it right the first time is important, as botched face lifts are difficult to remedy.

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Ouch, Eyelid Surgery?

Thursday, May 10th, 2012

The eyelids are delicate structures that protect your eye from dirt, debris, sunlight and other potentially harmful substances. They are thin layers of skin with highly tuned, fast muscles that react involuntarily. So thinking about trimming them during an eyelid surgery seems painful! Perhaps, but sometimes a little pain is well worth the results.

The Eyes Are the Windows to the Soul

If the eyes are the windows to the soul, being able to see them clearly is important. Eye contact is a big part of the culture in the U.S., providing people you meet with an indication of your personality and confidence. Unfortunately, as we age our eyelids can droop, becoming weighed down with fatty deposits and wrinkled skin. This phenomenon not only detracts from your appearance, but it can also obstruct your vision. Fortunately, there are corrective procedures that can help improve your range of sight as well as boost your appearance.

Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty, the technical term for eyelid surgery, is performed on the upper and/or lower eyelids. The eyes are one of the first places to show signs of aging, as the muscles and skin lose tone and weaken. Typically these eyelid surgery procedures are performed in Charlotte and elsewhere for aesthetic reasons; however, upper blepharoplasty can also be performed when the upper eyelid impairs vision.

About the Procedure

During upper eyelid surgery, the incision is made in the natural crease of the eye. Your Charlotte-based surgeon will remove excess skin, making your eyelids appear smoother and more open. Lower eyelid surgery is mostly used to reduce puffiness or bags under the eyes. These bags are due to excess fat deposits, which your surgeon in Charlotte will remove. To hide the incision site, your surgeon will place it inside the lower eyelid or under the eyelashes.

Eyelid Surgery Recovery

Because your eyelids will swell, you will not be able to do much during the first few days of recovery after surgery. Make sure you take at least two weeks off from work. Resting, drinking plenty of fluids and keeping your head elevated are essential components to your comfort. Stitches are usually removed five to seven days after surgery, at which point your doctor may clear you to wear make-up or shower. Seventy percent of the swelling is gone after about three weeks, but each case is different. It’s important to listen to your doctor, waiting until you are given the OK to start exercising or doing anything strenuous.

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Do You Have Issues Putting on Your Eye Shadow?

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

Many years ago, when I started medical school, I would never have imagined that I would be writing about eye shadow today. I will admit that I do not know how to apply it (which I think is a good thing), but after my years working in facial cosmetic surgery, I know the basics:

- Most women like to wear eye shadow

- Eye shadow can accentuate beautiful eyes

- It can be a real pain when a woman has to pull up their brow to put on eye shadow due to a droopy lid

- When a woman has to pull on their brow to apply shadow or shadow starts to get lost in their crease, women begin to notice that their eyes and brows are starting to droop due to age, which can alter the entire appearance of their face.

Since I am a facial cosmetic surgeon, specializing in ONLY procedures of the face, I can tell you what is starting to happen to your eyelids when you begin to experience this. When we are young, the fat above our eye is held in a space near the eyeball. As we get older, this tissue, the orbital septum, gets weak. The fat in the lid goes through the weak orbital septum, causing a fullness of the lid. It will also blunt or hide the upper lid crease.

The quality of the eyelid skin diminishes as it loses elasticity and begins to droop. The final change that contributes to an inability to put on eye shadow is the descent of the eyebrow. If the eyebrow falls, then there will be excess skin on the upper lid.

The good news is that there are ways to fix this! There are many non-invasive procedures to rejuvenate the eyes, but when a patient is having difficulty putting on eye shadow or dislikes the way their eye shadow is starting to look, the success rate of these procedures are marginal at best.  Typically a surgical procedure is necessary at this point.

Surgically, there are two procedures that can make a huge difference in the eye. The first is an upper eyelid lift, or blepharoplasty, at the Carolina Facial Plastic Surgery Center in Charlotte. It is a minimally invasive procedure that has about one week of downtime. The anatomy of the eye is delicate, interlocking, and complex.  I did specialized training with oculoplastic surgeons (doctors that only specialize in eye surgery), during my training in Beverly Hills. I believe this extra time I dedicated to become an expert in eye surgery will result in my patients having better results with upper eyelifts.

The second procedure that can be done for the eyelid skin is a brow lift. There are four types of brow lift techniques I use in Charlotte: a one centimeter brow lift, an endoscopic brow lift, a direct brow lift, and a coronal brow lift. Please see the brow lift page on my website for a full description of each procedure. Placing the brow in a more natural and aesthetically appealing location will improve the look of the upper eyelid skin. Depending on the needs of the patient, a brow lift may be the only necessary procedure to correct this area.  Often a brow lift and blepharoplasty are done at the same time to get the best result.

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Jonathan Kulbersh is a board-certified head and neck surgeon who did fellowship training for facial cosmetic surgery in Beverly Hills. After practicing in Beverly Hills, he moved back home to the Carolinas.  He has offices in Charlotte and Columbia serving all patients in the North and South Carolina.

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