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Why Blepharoplasty is Everywhere Right Now, the Best No-Surgery Eye Fixes and Could Contact Lenses be Bad for Your Eyes? With Oculoplastic Surgeon Dr. Babak Maleki

Dec 10, 2025
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Babak Maleki
Dr. Babak Maleki, a Toronto-based oculoplastic surgeon, shares insights on the booming popularity of blepharoplasty, surpassing other cosmetic surgeries. He discusses what blepharoplasty entails and who makes a good candidate. Dr. Maleki stresses modern techniques that focus on fat preservation to avoid over-removed, hollowed eyes. He also highlights concerns about contact lenses leading to ptosis and offers non-surgical eye treatments. Plus, hear about the importance of choosing a qualified surgeon for revisions.
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ADVICE

Treat Ptosis By Fixing The Muscle

  • If you have true ptosis, treat the eyelid muscle (ptosis repair) rather than just removing skin.
  • Ptosis repair reattaches or strengthens the muscle and is typically done by oculoplastic surgeons.
ADVICE

Rethink Long-Term Contact Lens Use

  • Reduce contact lens wear or switch to glasses/LASIK if you notice early-onset eyelid droop.
  • Chronic contact-lens related inflammation is a known cause of ptosis in younger patients.
ANECDOTE

Carlene's Two-Step Ptosis Journey

  • Carlene described having blepharoplasty with ptosis repair and later returning for a second, corrective ptosis surgery.
  • She says the revision made her very happy and preserved her natural eye character.
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