Blog | Flora Levin MD

27

Sep

What’s An Oculoplastic Surgeon?

Dr. Flora Levin is a board-certified oculofacial plastic surgeon, and her experience, having performed thousands of eyelid surgeries, sets her apart from general cosmetic surgeons. But what is an oculoplastic surgeon? An oculoplastic surgeon is an eye doctor with specialized trai...

31

Aug

Under-Eye Bags - Is Filler Really the Best Option?

Under-eye bags are a common problem that can be troublesome for people, both young and old. Younger people with under-eye bags generally have them due to genetics, lack of sleep, dehydration, or lifestyle factors, while older people may develop them as a natural part of the aging...

23

Aug

Top Benefits of Laser Hair Removal

Many people have hair on their bodies that they wish they could get rid of. Whether it’s on the legs, the face, or other parts of the body, people spend hours of their lives removing unwanted hair through shaving and waxing. Luckily, there is an easier way to maintain a hai...

26

Jul

Lasers – So Many Choices, Which One is Right for Me?

If you are considering skin rejuvenation with a laser treatment, it can get confusing! If you have trouble figuring out which laser treatment is best for your skin condition, let’s sort it out with some simple explanations. Ablative laser treatments “Ablative” l...

22

Jul

Periorbital Vein Laser

(POV Laser) Responsible for carrying blood to the heart, veins play a vital role in the overall health of the body. Nonetheless, having visible veins can have an impact on your aesthetic appeal. This is especially true for the area of delicate skin near and around the eyes. Perio...

13

Jun

Microneedling - What Are The Benefits?

If you’re noticing the signs of age appearing on your skin, including wrinkles and fine lines, discoloration, skin laxity and so on, you may have wondered about what microneedling can do for you. Microneedling is a highly effective, minimally-invasive anti-aging skin treatm...

23

May

Eyelid Surgery – Questions to Ask Your Surgeon

Eyelid surgery has been performed on patients for more than 100 years – but the surgery has made significant advances in recent years. Originally, the procedure was performed simply, the surgeon removing a section of skin, muscle, and fat. Surprisingly, some surgeons still...

07

Apr

Neurotoxins - When to Start and What Are The Limits?

Neuromodulators such as BOTOX and Dysport rely on neurotoxins to non-surgically effect age-reversing changes in the complexion. While the word neurotoxin may cause one’s ears to prick up, these treatments are perfectly safe when performed cosmetically by a trained, credenti...

04

Mar

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Fillers vs. Botox - What’s the Difference?

When it comes to injectable treatments to smooth wrinkles and rejuvenate the face, both options, dermal fillers and Botox, are highly effective and achieve beautiful results. What is the difference between the two? What Botox provides Botox is a popular wrinkle relaxer that quick...

28

Feb

A Patient’s Blepharoplasty Journey

In a recent blog post entitled “My Recovery and Results From a Lower Blepharoplasty with CO2 Resurfacing,” Dr. Levin’s patient Kelly Towart explained her experience as she worked with Dr. Levin to finally rid herself of bags under her eyes she’d struggled...