Eyelid cosmetic blepharoplasty in Greenville, South Carolina

Eyelid tuck (blepharoplasty) is the most common facial cosmetic surgery both nationally and in our practice in Greenville, Upstate South Carolina.

People notice our eyes as the most expressive part of our face. The skin is thinner there and years of expressions & possibly sun damage cause wrinkles, deeper lines, thinning of the lower rim, protruding fat bags, draping loose skin. Gravity pushing the forehead and eyebrows down adds to the tired or sad impression that the eyes can give.

Surgery can be the answer for some of those problems. Blepharoplasty can removes skin folds, tighten skin, remove protruding fat pads, and add support to loose lids. Browlift can reduce forehead lines, raise overly low eyebrows, and decrease fullness of the upper, outer eye socket area. Laser peel can greatly improve skin texture, crinkling, wrinkling, crepiness. Some skin tightening is possible too. Lighter laser treatments are available that have shorter recovery times and don't need anesthesia.

Comprehensive treatment means more than surgery, and we have staff and experience with many other methods. Obagi Professional Skin Care is very helpful, particularly for pigmentation and surface texture concerns. Botox and Dysport are important to reduce excessive muscle motion in the squint & frown areas. Restylane and Juvaderm injectable fillers solve under-eye hollows and thin lower rims. We offer Latisse, the only FDA approved product to grow thicker, longer, darker lashes. We also offer lash and brow tinting or more permanent tattoo eyeliner or brow tint. Patients enjoy visits with out Skin Care Specialists and Nurse Practitioner. They enhance your results and enjoyment.

If you're interested in eyelid or other facial rejuvenation contact us by e-mail at info@expertplasticsurgeon.com or call 864-676-1707.

Our Skin Care Specialists and Obagi Prescription Products

Our experienced Skin Care Specialists have the knowledge and understanding that are important to help you get the best looking skin.

Erin and Stacy are both licensed estheticians who carefully evaluate your skin history, medical history and prior products. They suggest the most appropriate treatment program for your concerns; whether it is blotchy pigmentation, diffuse hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, fine lines, crinkly texture, etc. They see you periodically to evaluate the progress and adjust the program so you'll get the best results.

Obagi Nu-Derm works in and below the dermis of the skin, something department store non-prescription products can't do. It increases epidermal cell turn-over, allowing new cells to reach the surface quickly giving the skin a smooth, even texture. It distributes melanin evenly to reduce brown spots, and increases collagen and elastin in the dermis for firmer, more supple skin. Finally it increases blood flow for a healthy glow. Therefore you get firmer skin with fewer fine lines and wrinkles, fewer brown spots, and less acne.

Eyelid & Facelift Surgery: Attention turns to facial procedures

With summer almost over and fall approaching we notice a trend among our patients' interests. Many now want facial cosmetic procedures, often thinking ahead to looking their best for holidays, social and family gatherings.

Patients who have visited our office in the past and people who review our website have seen our strong emphasis on facial cosmetic surgery. Dr. Graham is well known for beautiful, natural looking facelifts, necklifts, short-scar cheeklifts, eyelid tuck (blepharoplasty), browlifts, laser wrinkle treatments, Botox & the new Dysport, lip enhancement, fillers such as Restylane, Perlane and Juvaderm, and finally natural fat grafts.

In addition to Dr. Graham, we have talented and experienced staff including 2 Skin Care Specialists (licensed estheticians) and our nurse practitioner (advanced-practice nurse). They enhance the results of both pre-op and post-op surgical patients and of women and men who want non-surgical enhancements. After surgery, our patients are provided sessions to reduce swelling and any bruising, improve circulation and increase comfort. If ultrasound or laser technology will speed healing, they can provide those as well.

Often we see a new patient who is wondering about facial cosmetic surgery, but isn't ready yet. We'll provide detailed information to help them with their decision. We have tools that they can use to help without surgery. For example, early eyelid skin wrinkles can improve with some combination of Obagi skin care products, microlaser peel, or Botox & Dysport neurotoxins. As another example, signs of age around the mouth can be improved with laser skin tightening (non-ablative), Juvaderm & Perlane fillers, and possibly selective Botox / Dysport. We also offer permanent make-up (medical tattooing) including lip liner, lip color, and eye liner which enhance those areas further. If you have facial pigmentation problems caused by sun exposure, hormones, etc. we have several treatments that can give you uniform smoother appearing skin.
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The majority of our patients come from the million or so residents of Upstate South Carolina (Greenville, Spartanburg GSP, Anderson, Greer, Greenwood, Abbeville, Laurens, Clinton, Union, Gaffney, Inman, Taylors, Easley, Pickens, Clemson, Seneca). Georgia communities including Hartwell, Clayton, and Toccoa are included. North Carolina patients frequently consult us (Asheville, Henderson, Brevard, Highlands, Cashiers, Franklin, Waynesville). We do accommodate patients traveling from out-of- state through GSP airport, local hotels or B&B's, or those staying with family locally.

End of Summer Obagi Day: Skin Care, Injectables, Minimally Invasive Procedures

Now is the time. Summer is winding down, school has started, and you can focus your attention on your skin's appearance.

Are you concerned about the health of your skin? Fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation, sun damage, poor texture, large pores? Attend our Seminar and learn about the #1 physician dispensed skincare system - OBAGI, and other minimally invasive procedures.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st, 2009
From 11am-12noon we will present a seminar, and welcome new or established patients.

In addition, from 9am-4pm our Skin Care Specialists and OBAGI products representative will provide complimentary Skin Consultations. Whether or not you attend the seminar, you can learn and experience private, individual sessions.

For this day, all OBAGI products will be 10% off. Also receive 15% off your first Obagi Blue Peel by scheduling your appointment.

Call now to RSVP and schedule you Skin Consultation. 864-676-1707 or E-mail your RSVP to info@expertplasticsurgeon.com

Interest in Cosmetic Procedures in a Down Economy

In addition to general reporting on the US economy, many national media reports mention the impact on cosmetic surgery and cosmetic medical procedures.

Greenville and Upstate South Carolina appear to have several advantages. Our regional economy is stronger because of our exporting sector. We continue to have employers expanding and investing. We have not seen the dramatic home price inflation of other areas. Our region remains attractive to families moving from many parts of the country.

In our practice, as summer winds down, Skin Care clients return to continue their routines and minimize the effects of past sun exposure. Minimally invasive procedures (BotoxCosmetic, Restylane, Juvaderm, MicroLaserPeels, laser hair removal, etc.) continue being popular. Breast and facial cosmetic surgery procedures continue to be the most sought after, followed by body contouring (tummy tuck and liposuction). We expect to be busier as fall season approaches.

New Office Seminar - April 8th

SKIN CARE, MAKE-UP, MINIMALLY INVASIVE SKIN REJUVENATION
We'll cover all these great topics in morning and evening sessions on Tuesday, April 8th, 2008. The first session will be 11am-1pm. The second will be 6-8pm. We welcome patients, their friends, and others with interest to register by e-mail or phone. Contact info available on our website http://www.expertplasticsurgeon.com/

Presenters will be our Skin Care Specialists (Erin Riddle & Stacy Linder), our Nurse Practitioner (Janice Sasser), along with Karen Wiese (Obagi representative) and Shannon Kelley (Jane Iredale cosmetics). We'll feature photofacials, non-invasive skin tightening (aka Thermage, Fraxel or Titan), Botox, Restylane, Perlane, Juvaderm.

New products to improve your skin's appearance will also be featured. Seminar attendees will be offered special pricing on Obagi (10%). Contact us to register soon.