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Oct
Dr. Anaïs Carniciu, founder of New York Eye and Face, is proud to be recognized as a 2026 New York Magazine Top Doctor through Castle Connolly. As a board-certified oculoplastic surgeon in Westchester, Dr. Carniciu focuses exclusively on facial plastic surgery, with special atten...
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Sep
A skin pinch blepharoplasty removes only excess lower eyelid skin. It does not touch the fat pads that cause under-eye bags, and it does not tighten the muscle that contributes to puffiness or laxity. Confusing this micro-procedure with a full lower blepharoplasty leads patients ...
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Sep
More patients with tear trough hollows are choosing surgical correction over repeat filler appointments, and the reason comes down to permanence. Filler needs to be reinjected every six to eighteen months and carries its own set of aesthetic risks, while surgical fat repositionin...
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Sep
Tear trough repair is a treatment aimed at the hollow groove that can form between the lower eyelid and the upper cheek, often making patients look tired even when they are well-rested. Depending on the severity of the hollowing and the patient's anatomy, correction can involve d...
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Aug
What Is Eyelid Malposition? Eyelid malposition refers to the eyelid sitting or moving abnormally, most commonly as ectropion or entropion. Ectropion occurs when the lower eyelid turns outward, away from the eye, exposing the inner surface and often causing excessive tearing. Entr...
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Jul
The mid-face, the region spanning from the lower eyelids to the corners of the mouth, is often where visible aging begins before it shows up anywhere else on the face. As cheek volume descends and flattens, the eyes look tired, the nasolabial folds deepen, and the whole face read...
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Jun
Aging affects the skin in ways that go far deeper than wrinkles. Over time, the face loses volume, contours soften, and the skin's surface grows drier and less luminous. Much of this traces back to a single molecule: hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance that binds wat...
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May
Facial spasms and facial paralysis can be unsettling symptoms that affect both appearance and everyday function. Because the face relies on a complex network of muscles and nerves, even subtle disruptions can cause visible asymmetry, involuntary movements, or difficulty with blin...
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Apr
Chronic dry eye rarely stems from a simple lack of moisture. In many cases, it reflects underlying inflammation and dysfunction within the eyelids themselves. At New York Eye and Face Oculoplastic Surgery, Dr. Anaïs Carniciu, MD, an ASOPRS-certified oculofacial plastic surge...
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Apr
At New York Eye and Face Oculoplastic Surgery, Dr. Anaïs Carniciu, MD, a board-certified and ASOPRS-certified oculofacial plastic surgeon, focuses exclusively on the delicate anatomy of the eyes and face. That level of specialization is especially important when subtle chang...
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Mar
A subtle difference in eyelid height, brow position, or eye openness can change how alert, rested, or confident someone appears. Patients often notice it most in photos or during animation, when one eye seems heavier or less expressive than the other. New York Eye & Face view...
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Jan
Dark circles under the eyes are a frequent concern for patients at New York Eye and Face because the under-eye area is delicate, anatomically complex, and quick to show signs of fatigue or aging. As a board-certified, ASOPRS-certified oculofacial plastic surgeon, Dr. Anaïs C...
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