Next Stop for LASIK Patients in Denver, Colorado: Eyelid Surgery

    ENGLEWOOD, CO, January 14, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- LASIK surgery is more popular than ever, and for many Colorado women and men it may also be a prime motivator to take a "fresh look" at cosmetic surgery. Facial plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Menachof of The Center for Aesthetic Facial Surgery (www.thefaceexperts.com) says that increasing numbers of LASIK patients are choosing Denver, Colorado eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), BOTOX Cosmetic, and other aesthetic enhancements after their vision correction to help alleviate signs of aging and enhance their self-image along with their vision.

"After LASIK, patients notice things like crow's feet or 'bags' under their eyes, and they realize how drastically these little details have aged their appearance," explains Dr. Menachof. "With their vision improved, they're really seeing themselves without glasses or contacts for the first time in years, maybe decades, and suddenly they realize they'd like to make some improvements to the face in the mirror."

Dr. Menachof cites BOTOX Cosmetic and injectable facial fillers among his top procedures for LASIK patients, mainly because they offer a speedy way to alleviate facial wrinkles. However, while injectables remain popular for their quick results, many other LASIK patients are setting their sights on more intensive rejuvenation through procedures like eyelid surgery and Denver brow lift, which produce more thorough results.

"Many post-LASIK patients come to me because they want to correct a 'tired' or 'worn-out' look, and very often surgery is the most effective way to do that," Dr. Menachof explains. "Even a focused procedure like eyelid surgery or a brow lift can emphasize the eyes very nicely and give the whole face a much happier appearance. In general that's exactly what these patients are looking for."

Brow lift and eyelid surgeries tend to be very popular with post-LASIK patients, partly because they balance 'minimal-incision' techniques with longer-term results. A brow lift smoothes and tightens sagging forehead tissues through a few short incisions hidden behind the hairline. Denver lower eyelid surgery patients usually require only a tiny incision inside the eyelid and incisions for upper eyelid surgery patients can be hidden in the natural lid creases.

"These procedures tend to be quick, without a lot of downtime afterward," Dr. Menachof explains. "This is obviously a plus since most patients want to get back to their daily activities as soon as possible, but it also means the results tend to look subtler and much more natural. Facial cosmetic surgery to highlight the eyes is a great way to achieve complete rejuvenation following corrective eye surgery."

Michael R. Menachof, MD (www.thefaceexperts.com) received his Medical Doctorate degree from the University of California at San Francisco, consistently ranked as one of the top five medical schools in the country. He graduated in the top 5% of his class and was awarded placement in the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Dr. Menachof remained at the University of California Hospitals to pursue his training in Head and Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery. He has served the Denver metro area from his practice, The Center for Aesthetic Facial Surgery, since 1992. He is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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