General Practitioners

• Primary Care
  It is very important to avoid aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g., Aleve, Motrin, Advil, etc.) for two weeks prior to surgery. These medications interfere with platelet function and can prevent clotting during surgery. If you are taking blood thinners such as Coumadin (Warfarin), Eliquis or Plavix, it is important to check with your primary care physician or cardiologist prior to discontinuing use of these medications.

Ophthalmologists

• Laser Eye Surgery
  With decades of combined experience, Dr. Rona Z Silkiss and Dr. Kasra Eliasieh are leading experts in oculofacial plastic, reconstructive and orbital surgery. With cosmetic, functional and reconstructive options, Silkiss Eye Surgery offers oculofacial plastic surgery, a highly specialized area of plastic surgery focusing on the area around the eyes, forehead and midface.

Endocrinologist

• Thyroid

Radiologist

• MRI
  Sophisticated testing, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) as well as a thorough ophthalmic examination reveals the presence of these lesions. Additional testing, such as blood work, may reveal the nature of the growth.
• Computed Tomography
• Chemotherapy
  On occasion, a biopsy may be needed to reveal the exact cell type of the growth. Additionally, surgery may be required to remove the growth in its entirety. On occasion, medical treatments such as antibiotics or chemotherapy may be necessary to treat the growths.

Surgeons

• Reconstructive Surgery
  Dr. Silkiss and Dr. Eliasieh provide reconstructive surgery for people with age-related eyelid conditions. These include drooping eyelids (ptosis), eyelid malposition (entropion, ectropion), and eyelash abnormalities.

Plastic Surgeons

• Botox
  Botox and Dysport are the trade names for Botulinum toxin Type A. This is an FDA approved drug used to treat dynamic wrinkles or wrinkles with movement. Botox has been used for over 20 years to treat some aspects of facial spasm (blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm) and crossed eyes. It was approved in 2001 for the treatment of wrinkles. It is especially useful for treating wrinkles of the forehead and the area between the brows. It can also be used to treat crow’s feet, “lipstick” lines as well as platysmal or neck bands.
• Brow Lift
  A brow lift is a technique which raises droopy eyebrows to a normal anatomic position. Additionally, the muscles between the eyebrows can be weakened intentionally during this surgery.
• Eyelid Surgery
  The fat around ones eyes is not weight dependent. Therefore, though it is admirable to lose weight if needed, this should not interfere with the decision to undergo eyelid surgery.
• Plastic Surgery
• Blepharoplasty
  Asian blepharoplasty is a procedure in which an individual with a single lid fold configuration is provided with a double lid fold or crease. It is known that approximately half of the Asian population has a single lid fold and half of the Asian population has a double lid fold. Those with a single fold may wish to have a double crease formed to allow for a more open-eyed look.
• Lip Augmentation
  Perlane is an injectable cosmetic dermal filler used to soften wrinkles and facial folds. It is also a popular filler for lip augmentation, facial depressions, and facial scarring. Perlane is made from non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid (NASHA) gel. Unlike Zyderm or Zyplast, Perlane contains no animal products. Since hyaluronic acid is a natural substance found in the skin and other tissue, there is no need for a skin test when using Perlane filler.
• Laser Resurfacing
  Though laser resurfacing has been used on patients of all skin types, the patients that respond most easily are fair toned individuals with age and sun related changes. Patients with darker tones may need to undergo pretreatment with creams to turn off the production of melanin prior to starting treatment. Additionally, these individuals should consider a preoperative skin test to gauge healing.
• Chin Augmentation
• Forehead Lift

Dermatologists

• Skin Cancer
  Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer. This cancer occurs most frequently in light skinned individuals in their fifties and sixties. It is more common in people that have a history of sun exposure. Basal cell carcinoma does not spread through the blood stream or lymph system, but it can grow. It is therefore recommended that the tumor be removed.
• Lesions
• Skin Care
• Microdermabrasion
  Microdermabrasion is a technique in which crystals are used to abrade the superficial layers of the skin providing for a deep cleansing of the pores, softening of fine lines and a fresh look. There is typically no down time associated with this technique.