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Dr. Elie Levine, M.D.

Plastic Surgeon

Elie Levine, MD, FACS, is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon who sees patients at Plastic Surgery & Dermatology of NYC in New York, NY. He is also working alongside Jody A. Levine, MD, a well-versed cosmetic and surgical dermatologist, at NYC Lipo in New York. An Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, he lends his expertise to serve patients through hospital affiliations. With 25 years of experience in the plastic and reconstructive surgery arena, Dr. Levine has accrued unrivaled expertise in aesthetic surgery, including face, neck, brow, and eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, chin augmentation, lipo-sculpting, breast augmentation and reduction, breast lifts, abdominoplasty, body contouring, fat grafting, and hair transplant surgery. Moreover, Dr. Levine maintains an AAAASF certified in-office surgical suite, where he provides scarless hair restoration and laser facelift technology. In addition to his academic and clinical role in private practice, he is an Associate Adjunct Surgeon at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.
24 years Experience
Dr. Elie Levine, M.D.
  • New York City, NY
  • Yale School of Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

How to fix eye bags?

If they are mild, one can camouflage the puffiness by adding filler below that to soften the contour issue. This is best when it is mild and lessons but does not eliminate the READ MORE
If they are mild, one can camouflage the puffiness by adding filler below that to soften the contour issue. This is best when it is mild and lessons but does not eliminate the issue. For a permanent correction, redraping the fat to smooth it out in conjunction with tightening the lower lid through a trans-conjunctival lower lid blepharoplasty and canthal tightening works well. If there are also fine lines, laser resurfacing can also help to perfect the result.

Is eyelid surgery painful?

Typically, eyelid surgery is not painful, whether it is upper lid, lower lid, or all four lids. The recovery might be mildly uncomfortable, but is rarely painful. Most people can READ MORE
Typically, eyelid surgery is not painful, whether it is upper lid, lower lid, or all four lids. The recovery might be mildly uncomfortable, but is rarely painful. Most people can return to social settings within 7 to 10 days after surgery. Elie Levine MD FACS Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery & Dermatology of NYC PLLC 35A East 84th Street (between Park & Madison Ave) New York, NY 10028 Tel: (212) 988 - 1800 @plasticsandderm.com www.plasticsandderm.com<http://www.plasticsandderm.com/> DrElieLevine@plasticsandderm.com www.plasticsandderm.com<http://www.plasticsandderm.com/> This e-mail (including any attachments) is intended only for the exclusive use of the individual to whom it is addressed. The information contained herein or attached hereto may be confidential and constitute Protected Health Information and is exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this e-mail is not the intended recipient, or the agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, the reader is hereby put on notice that any use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If the reader has received this communication in error, please immediately notify the sender by telephone or by e-mail and delete all copies of this message and any attachments. Thank you for your cooperation.

How long will the swelling last after eyelid plastic surgery?

Eyelids often swell significantly after blepharoplasty surgery. At the same time, the swelling typically resolves quickly. Most swelling is gone in most patients by approximately READ MORE
Eyelids often swell significantly after blepharoplasty surgery. At the same time, the swelling typically resolves quickly. Most swelling is gone in most patients by approximately one week after surgery. Elevation, cool compresses, and rest help reduce swelling on time.