Eyelash Extensions

As a plastic surgeon, it is important to look globally at the face. For example, when examining a patient's nose, it is also important to examine his chin and neck to ascertain that the nose, the chin and the neck are in proportion. Likewise, when examining a patient's eyes, it is also important to examine the surrounding structures, especially the eyebrows and eyelashes.

Recently, eyelash extensions have become increasingly popular. Two twin brothers from Vietnam, Daniel and Jimmy (known professionally as Twin Magic), are on the cutting edge of this trend. My dear friend, Anastasia, told me about Twin Magic, so I invited them to come by the office to demonstrate the extensions. Daniel and Jimmy applied the extensions to the girls in my office, including Amanda, Carol, Cindy, Mona and Sue. Over the past several months, I have been increasingly impressed with how well the eyelash extensions complement my eyelid surgery. Eyelash extensions have become an integral part of the overall peri-orbital (peri-orbital refers to the area surrounding the eye) rejuvenation for my patients.

The initial application takes up to two hours, since each eyelash is applied individually. Touch-ups are required every few months, but the touch-up process is much quicker than the initial application. Twin Magic also gives the patient advice on conditioning the eyelashes and follows the patient carefully to determine when it is necessary to take a break from the eyelash extensions, which requires removing them temporarily every several months.

To see Twin Magic's work, simply open People Magazine or turn on Entertainment Tonight, since Naomi Campbell, Sofia Milos, Joss Stone, Lauren Sanchez and many others have been to the office to get Twin Magic's eyelash extensions.