Blepharoplasty Eyelid Surgery
Southern California

Blepharoplasty For those who are already familiar with the basics, an advanced online book by Dr. Meronk covering every aspect of cosmetic eyelid surgery

Insider's Guide to Blepharoplasty

Preface: About the Guide and how to use it
Chapter 1: Don't jump in blindly
Chapter 2: How do I tell if I really need this?
Chapter 3: Should I do it now or wait for my whole face to head south?
Chapter 4: Eyelid anatomy for those who hated high-school biology
Chapter 5: Why it all sags
Chapter 6: What to look for in a cosmetic eyelid surgeon
Chapter 7: How to get the most out of your consultation
Chapter 8: The part that hurts the most: Fees
Chapter 9: Watch out for the add-ons
Chapter 10: Where is cosmetic eyelid surgery performed?
Chapter 11: Why it's okay to feel a little: Anesthesia
Chapter 12: How much will my HMO cover?
Chapter 13: Upper eyelid blepharoplasty
Chapter 14: Asian upper eyelid blepharoplasty
Chapter 15: Repair of eyelid ptosis
Chapter 16: Eyebrow surgery
Chapter 17: Transconjunctival and transcutaneous lower eyelid blepharoplasty
Chapter 18: Tissue-sparing lower eyelid blepharoplasty
Chapter 19: Reinforcement at the lateral canthus
Chapter 20: Fat repositioning
Chapter 21: Cheek and midface lift
Chapter 22: Skin resurfacing: laser and chemical peels
Chapter 23: Chemical Denervation
Chapter 24: Tissue fillers and fat grafting
Chapter 25: Eyelid and brow tattooing
Chapter 26: Secondary blepharoplasty
Chapter 27: The laser as a cutting tool in eyelid surgery
Chapter 28: Risks and complications of blepharoplasty
Chapter 29: Treatment of upper blepharoplasty complications
Chapter 30: Treatment of lower blepharoplasty complications
Chapter 31: Do's and Don'ts before surgery
Chapter 32: The morning of the Big Day
Chapter 33: Experiencing the surgery
Chapter 34: Do's and Don'ts after surgery
Chapter 35: Is this ever going to heal?
Chapter 36: Use of eye cosmetics after blepharoplasty
Chapter 37: Skin care and prevention
Chapter 38: Patient satisfaction
Chapter 39: Psychological considerations
Chapter 40: Recent advances and the future
Glossary of Medical Terms Related to Blepharoplasty