It has been said that eyes are the gateway to the soul. They are also the center of the face, and can communicate to others how we think and feel.

As we age, loose skin and dark circles under the eyes can make us look tired and fatigued. Fortunately, these issues can be addressed with safe and relatively painless procedures performed by a trained professional. Let us take this opportunity to introduce you to the newest member of our team!

Jane S. Kim, MD is a board-certified and fellowship-trained oculofacial surgeon who specializes in surgical and non-surgical procedures around the eyes, brows, forehead, and mid-face. She has special interests in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, revision eyelid surgery, and Asian blepharoplasty.

“The key to looking refreshed and rested is choosing the right option for the right patient, whether that is skin care, injectables, surgery, or some combination thereof.”

 

Dr. Kim is committed to patient care. Her expertise lies in both functional and cosmetic surgery of the upper and mid-face, with special attention to the region around the eyes. She also specializes in non-surgical facial rejuvenation, including dermal fillers, neurotoxin injections, laser resurfacing, and chemical peels.

DR. KIM SPECIALIZES IN:

• Upper & Lower Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
• Revision Eyelid Surgery
• Brow & Forehead Lift
• Asian Blepharoplasty
• Orbital & Periorbital Rehabilitation for Thyroid Eye Disease
• Ptosis Repair
• Skin Cancer/Mohs Reconstruction
• Injectable Treatments (Botox & Fillers)
• Laser Resurfacing
• Chemical Peels

Before and After Images of some patients who have seen Dr. Kim to improve their eyes. If you are interested in meeting with Dr. Kim, please call our office to schedule an appointment.

Dr. Kim’s CONSULTATION FEE will be waived through March 31, 2025.

 

Eyelid surgery, or “blepharoplasty,” has become incredibly popular since the pandemic thanks to the “Zoom Boom,” and to increased mask requirements, which make the upper face and eyes a focal point during everyday conversation.

Blepharoplasty is intended to enhance the upper and/or lower lids, to create a more refreshed, youthful look. For the upper lid, the procedure involves making an incision in the natural crease of the eyelid, and then removing and reshaping the skin, muscle, and fat that deflate and droop with age and sun exposure.Blepharoplasty can also be performed on the lower eyelid. As people age, the tissue that holds the fat in place can loosen and the fat can protrude, giving the appearance of bags under the eyes. These bags can be repositioned and reshaped.

Does insurance cover cosmetic eye procedures?

Generally, cosmetic services are not covered by medical insurance. But in some cases, like the patient shown below, if an eyelid’s drooping is severe and affecting vision, upper eyelid surgery may be covered. Simple tests can determine whether the condition warrants insurance coverage.

Diagnosis: Ptosis

This patient presented with droopy eyelids, also called ptosis (toh-sis), that may occur due to trauma, age, or various medical disorders. Ptosis can affect one or both eyes, and can be present at birth or develop later in life.

Depending on the severity of the condition, droopy upper eyelids can block or greatly reduce vision depending on how much it obstructs the pupil. This patient had ptosis repair (covered by insurance) at the same time as an upper blepharoplasty. This was followed by a CO2 laser treatment to the eye area.

Dr. Karlin, Dr. Daines, and Dr. Madorsky perform eyelid surgery. Please call our office to schedule an appointment, or use the in our website.