Cosmetic Procedures – Blepharoplasty, BOTOX® Cosmetic, and Laser Skin Resurfacing
Cosmetic and Reconstructive Eye Surgery
Dr. Todd Goodglick is one of a limited number of physicians in the country who is trained in both ophthalmology and cosmetic surgery around the eye. We are proud to have Dr. Goodglick at our practice in Chevy Chase, Maryland, near Virginia and Washington DC. Cosmetic eye surgery, also called blepharoplasty, usually involves the lifting of eyelids and removal of wrinkles or excess skin around the eyes. Blepharoplasty can reduce the aging, tired, or sad look caused by drooping eyelids. Dr. Goodglick also performs reconstructive surgery of the eye socket and orbital fractures of the facial bones, including eye prostheses, tearing problems, lid twitches, and blepharospasm.
Surgery around the eyes always requires the consideration of the eye function, and ophthalmologists with dual training like Dr. Goodglick are uniquely qualified to perform such procedures. Common cosmetic and functional problems involving the eyelids and the tissues around the eye can also have underlying neurological or muscle causes and associations, and evaluation necessitates more than just a cosmetic approach. Rather, a patient with such problems often needs to be evaluated from the perspectives of a cosmetic surgeon, an ophthalmologist, a neurologist, and a specialist experienced in diseases of the orbit (the eye socket, bones, and sinuses). Contact our Maryland practice, near Virginia and Washington DC, for more information on blepharoplasty or reconstructive facial surgery.
Laser Skin Resurfacing with Ultrapulse
Dr. Goodglick is a specialist in performing laser skin resurfacing surgery to remove wrinkles on the face and around the eyes. Recent advances have greatly improved a surgeon's ability to eliminate wrinkles while minimizing risks to the eye. Laser resurfacing surgery is performed in an outpatient surgical setting with intravenous “twilight” sedation to ensure patient comfort. The procedure can eliminate wrinkles caused by sun damage, revealing new, younger looking skin. Pre-operatively, the patient uses both medicated cream and antibiotics. The initial post-operative healing takes one to two weeks. During part of this time, protective bandages are placed over the healing areas. There is typically little, if any, post-operative discomfort. Dr. Goodglick would be happy to discuss this procedure and its potential benefits with you.
BOTOX® Cosmetic (Botulinum Toxin)
BOTOX® Cosmetic injections are commonly used for reduction of wrinkles around the eyes, forehead, and face. The procedure is performed easily, safely, and with minimal discomfort in the office. The effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic can last up to four to six months. Medical uses for BOTOX® Cosmetic include injections to control spasms that cause repetitive blinking (blepharospasm) or facial spasm (hemifacial spasm). As both an oculoplastic surgeon and neuro-ophthalmologist, Dr. Goodglick is specially trained in the use of BOTOX® Cosmetic injections for cosmetic and medical use. He would be happy to discuss this procedure and other similar treatments with you. To learn more, contact our Maryland practice, near Virginia and Washington DC, about BOTOX® Cosmetic today!