Niamtu Cosmetic Facial Surgery

Eyelid surgery can be seriously complicated by common medications that many patients take on a regular basis.  Although these medications may seem harmless, they can affect the ability of blood to clot which can lead to complications in any surgery, but especially in eyelid facelift surgery.  The following list show common medications that can increase […]

Dr. Niamtu has published a 1,000 page comprehensive textbook on cosmetic facial surgery which includes a large chapter on his cosmetic eyelid techniques.  Few surgeons receive the honor to publish such a text with a major medical publisher like Elsevier . Dr. Niamtu has published numerous scientific publications on cosmetic blepharoplasty including the following; Dr. […]

Dr. Niamtu lectures frequently on cosmetic eyelid surgery and is a regular speaker at the prestigious Cosmetic Eyelid and Brow Course at St. Louis University, Department of Oculoplastic Surgery.  He is shown in the anatomy lab with cosmetic eyelid icon and guru, Dr. Alan Putterman. Dr. Alan Putterman and Dr. Niamtu teaching eyelid and browlift […]

Actual before and after picture of one of Dr. Niamtu’s patients Click above to see more information about Latisse eyelash enhancer

Surgical brow lifting is one of my favorite procedures and is the only true way to treat moderate to severe upper facial aging in a natural and lasting manner. I perform this surgery endoscopically and in a “mini open” technique as well. Many patients do not require surgical brow lift and can benefit from injectable, […]

Dr. Niamtu has published a 1,000 page comprehensive textbook on cosmetic facial surgery which includes a large chapter on his browlift techniques.  Few surgeons receive the honor to publish such a text with a major medical publisher like Elsevier . Dr. Niamtu lectures frequently on brow and forehead lift surgery.  The photo to the left shows […]

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Aging changes occur at an earlier age in the upper face and hence I am performing cosmetic eyelid surgery  (blepharoplasty)  from the mid fourth decade on.  Aging changes in the eyelids include excess sagging skin, fat bags and wrinkly skin. With aging, the upper eyelid can skin hang below the lashes and can decrease vision […]

Several years ago I was invited to speak in New York City at a major laser meeting and part of my lecture involved my treatment of burn injuries.  Other surgeons also reported their experiences and it was a great meeting.  Between all the doctor lectures I had an opportunity to hear a talk by Lesia […]

From time to time I like to discuss touching cases that impact my life and practice.  Earlier this year I received a pleading and heartfelt letter from a low income single mother in Atlanta whose daughter has dprotruding ears and was being taunted and bullied by her peers.  The mother could not afford the surgery […]