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May

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How to Maintain Your Under-Eye Filler Results Long Term

Maintaining your under-eye filler results starts with choosing the right injector and continues with the habits you keep between appointments. From consistent sun protection and a hydration-focused skincare routine to strategically timed touch-ups, the choices you make after trea...

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26

May

Dr. Flora Levin performing a brow lift in Fairfield, CT

Why Your Surgeon's Experience in Eyelid Surgery Matters More Than You Think

The eyelid is one of the most delicate and complex structures in the human body, and even minor surgical errors can lead to complications that affect both your appearance and your vision. That's why choosing a surgeon with specialized training in eyelid anatomy isn't just a prefe...

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22

May

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What Growth Factors Actually Do in PRP Treatment: The Biology Behind the Results

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has become one of the most widely discussed regenerative aesthetic treatments for improving skin quality, stimulating hair growth, and enhancing tissue repair. It works by concentrating platelets from a patient's own blood and delivering them back...

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12

May

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What Causes the “Surprised” Look After a Brow Lift, and How Dr. Levin Prevents It

When performed correctly, a brow lift restores the position and contour of the eyebrows as they descend over time. The overly arched or startled appearance sometimes associated with the procedure is typically caused by excessive brow elevation, poor attention to facial anatomy, o...

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25

Mar

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Before Summer: Why an IPL Photofacial Should Be on Your Skincare Checklist

Spring is the ideal window for an IPL photofacial. Because the skin becomes more sensitive to UV exposure after treatment, scheduling your sessions while sun exposure is still minimal gives your skin time to heal and reveal results before summer arrives. Board-certified oculofaci...

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25

Mar

Woman looking in the mirror

Laser vs. Traditional Blepharoplasty When Treating Ptosis: What Works Best?

Neither laser nor traditional blepharoplasty alone can correct true ptosis. Ptosis, a drooping upper eyelid caused by a weakened levator muscle, requires a separate, specialized muscle repair that blepharoplasty does not address. Board-certified oculofacial plastic surgeon Flora ...

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26

Feb

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Upper Eyelid Surgery After Long-Term Eyelash Extensions

For many patients who have worn eyelash extensions for years, the eyelid area can begin showing signs of stress, from thinning natural lashes to increased skin laxity and irritation. Board-certified oculofacial plastic surgeon Flora Levin, MD, FACS, has the specialized trai...

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24

Feb

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Why Are Women in Their 30s Getting Blepharoplasty?

A recent article in The Wall Street Journal highlighted a growing trend: younger women are increasingly choosing blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, as one of their first cosmetic procedures. While eyelid surgery was once most common among patients in their 50s and 60s, many surge...

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16

Jan

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Tattoo Removal Timeline: Start Now, Reveal Clear Skin by Summer

Laser tattoo removal can achieve exceptional results, but it's a misconception that tattoo removal is quick. Achieving clear, healthy skin by summer requires planning, expert technology, and a deep understanding of skin biology. At Flora Levin MD, laser tattoo removal is pe...

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16

Jan

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Are Expensive Eye Creams Worth It Compared to Lower Bleph Surgery?

The skin around the eyes is among the thinnest and most delicate areas of the body, making it one of the first places to show signs of fatigue, stress, genetics, and aging. Expensive eye creams tout themselves as being a powerful, non-surgical antidote to those eye concerns, but ...

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23

Dec

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Upper Blepharoplasty for Heavy Lids in Younger Patients

Younger patients are often surprised to experience upper eyelid heaviness at an early age, but anatomy, inherited traits, and natural fat distribution can all contribute to fullness long before age-related changes appear. As a board-certified oculofacial plastic surgeon, Dr. Flo...

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15

Dec

woman with improved under eyelids

Why Under-Eye Filler Requires a Skilled Injector for the Best Results

The under-eye area is one of the most technically challenging places to treat with filler. Even subtle differences in anatomy can impact how the product settles and the naturalness of the final result. As a board-certified oculofacial plastic surgeon, Dr. Flora Levin, MD, FACS, b...

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