Konstantin Vasyukevich, MD 59 East 79th Street
New York, NY 10075 Phone: (212) 380-3634 Monday, Friday: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday: 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Wednesday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Have you ever looked in the mirror and asked yourself, "Why do I look so tired?" Or maybe you've noticed your eyebrows creeping lower and your eyelids getting a bit droopy. Suddenly, you find yourself wondering: Is it time for a little lift? But you’re not sure what to lift. Your eyelids? Your eyebrows? Or…
When patients explore facelift surgery, it is often because they want to address signs of aging on the middle and lower parts of their face, such as loose skin around their cheeks, jowling, and deep marionette lines. However, there are additional signs of aging on the face that a facelift does not address, such as…
Blepharoplasty: the surgery to rejuvenate your eyelids. The "windows to your soul" have developed some curtains. As most skin does with age, your eyelid skin has decreased in elasticity, yielding loose, sagging eyelids. You feel that you look tired, and your friends tell you your eyes look sleepy. At this point, your droopy eyelid skin…
The eyes are usually the first thing anyone looks at when they're really trying to see a person for who they are. Our eyes are said to be the windows to our souls, the truest expression of our inner beauty. To some, the eyes are the most coveted feature on a person's face. We wear…
The overwhelming majority of eyelid surgery patients in my New York practice are exceedingly thoughtful about whether to undergo surgery in the first place. If you have made the decision to have eyelid surgery, whether traditional or endoscopic, the way you care for yourself both before and after the procedure will play a major role…
The loss of skin elasticity is one symptom of aging that many of us are all too familiar with. As we grow older, our bodies produce fewer of the ingredients that keep skin resilient and tight, resulting in sagging. Natural chemical changes in the skin, coupled with the effects of gravity, often make wrinkles and…
Blepharoplasty (or eyelid surgery) is one of the most sought-after cosmetic procedures for thousands of people looking to improve their facial appearance. And, its popularity is well-deserved. From lifting drooping eyelids, to getting rid of wrinkles and lines to removing under-eye bags and excess skin, this type of surgery can achieve a truly profound rejuvenation.…
People experience a mix of excitement and anxiety when preparing for blepharoplasty. At my Manhattan (NYC) practice, I reassure my patients that these feelings are normal. After all, blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure, and the uncertainty of surgery often leaves patients feeling a bit apprehensive. I want to take the opportunity to reduce some of that uncertainty…
Last year in an issue of New Beauty I offered some guidance on ways to reinvigorate the eyelids other than blepharoplasty. I specialize in eyelid surgery here in NYC, so the topic certainly piques my interest. Blepharoplasty is so often the default procedure when it comes to awakening the eyes, but there are other procedures that can complement or…
Blepharoplasty is a popular surgical option at my facial plastic surgery practice in Manhattan, especially for patients seeking to improve the appearance of the eyes and achieve lasting, long-term rejuvenating effect. Because the effects of the blepharoplasty procedure are so versatile, it can be difficult to precisely recommend the age at which one should start…