Dr. Isaacs has contributed extensively to the field of oculofacial plastic surgery through original research, scholarly articles, book chapters, and national and international presentations. This selection highlights some of his published works and academic contributions across aesthetics, reconstructive surgery, and complex orbital disease.
RESEARCH, PUBLICATIONS, ARTICLES, BOOK CHAPTERS, PRESENTATIONS
This is not an all-inclusive list but rather a sampling of some of Dr. Isaacs’ works:
1. Isaacs, DK. Aedit. “5 In-Office Treatments For Under Eye Rejuvenation.” https://aedit.com/aedition/cosmetic-procedures-for-under-eye-rejuvenation
2. Isaacs, DK. Aedit. “The Truth About Facial Fillers After a Facelift.” https://aedit.com/aedition/guide-to-facial-fillers-fat-grafting-after-facelift
3. Isaacs, DK. wikiHow “How to Remove Deep Facial Wrinkles” https://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Deep-Facial-Wrinkles
4. Moretz J, Harder S, Isaacs DK, Lee M. Encephaloceles and their often Nonspecific Presentation. American Society of Neuroradiology.
5. Isaacs DK. Fat Grafting and Volume Restoration. Course Reader.
American Academy of Ophthalmology.
6. Isaacs DK. Fat Grafting and Volume Restoration. Course Reader.
American. Academy of Ophthalmology
7. Zhang-Nunes SX, Dang S, Garneau HC, Hwang C, Isaacs D, Chang SH, Goldberg R. Characterization and Outcomes of Repeat Orbital Decompression for Thyroid-Associated Orbitopathy. Orbit.
8. Isaacs DK. Fat Grafting and Volume Restoration. Course Reader. American Academy of Ophthalmology.
9. Isaacs DK, Lin J, Kohn J, Goldberg G, Goldberg RA.: 3-Point Fixation for Endoscopic Brow Lifting: A New Surgical Approach. American Society of Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
10. Isaacs DK, Lin J, Kohn J, Goldberg RA.: The Sandwich Graft: An Innovative Way to Address Lower Eyelid Retraction and Ectropion Due to Multiple Lamella Deficiency using an Untraditional Approach. American Society of Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
11. Isaacs DK, Kohn J, Goldberg G, Lin J, Goldberg RA.: An Improved Technique for Nasal Valve Collapse in Patients with Facial Paralysis.
American Society of Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
12. Lin J, Isaacs DK, Kohn J, Goldberg RA.: Balloon Sinus Dilatation for Treatment of Silent Sinus Syndrome. American Academy of Ophthalmology.
13. Lin J, Isaacs DK, Hwang CJ, Goldberg RA.: A Minimal Incision Medial Epicanthoplasty Technique. American Society of Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
14. Varshney N, Lin J, Kohn J, Isaacs DK, Hoenig J, Goldberg RA.: Using a Brassiere Suture Technique to Define Lateral Tarsal Platform and Eyebrow Fat Contours. American Society of Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
15. Papageorgiou K, Chang SH, Isaacs DK, Fiaschetti D, Ang M, Goldberg RA.:
“Refining the Goals of Oculofacial Rejuvenation with Dynamic Ultrasonography.” Aesthetic Surgery Journal.
16. Isaacs DK, Nobori A, Goldberg RA.: Long-term Follow-up of Facial Symmetry in Microphthalmia: Surgical versus Nonsurgical Interventions.
ICAN 7th International Conference, Boston MA.
17. Isaacs DK, Papageorgiou K, Goldberg RA.: Pneumatization of the Palatine Bone: Anatomical Considerations in Orbital Decompression Surgery.
American Society of Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
18. Isaacs DK, Goldberg, RA.: Orbital Approach to Frontal and Ethmoid Sinus Mucoceles with Frontal-Sinus Duct Outflow Obstruction. American Society of Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
19. Isaacs DK, Shorr N, Hoenig JA, Goldberg, RA.: Clinical Viability of Transposed Fat after Lower Eyelid Arcus Marginal Release Fat Transposition Surgery. American Society of Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
20. Isaacs DK, Goldberg RA.: Management of Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma with Intralesional 5-Fluorouracil. American Society of Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
21. Isaacs DK, Hoenig JA, Shorr N, Boxrud C, Goldberg RA.: Evolving Concepts in the Treatment of Atypical Mycobacterial Infections. American Society of Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
22. Hwang CJ, Chang SH, Isaacs DK, Goldberg RA.: Nasal Floor Mucosa Grafts for Eyelid Reconstruction. American Society of Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
23. Papageorgiou K, Chang SH, Isaacs DK, Goldberg RA.: Dynamic Ultrasonograohy in periocular facial rejuvenation. American Society of Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
24. Papageorgiou K, Chang SH, Isaacs DK, Goldberg RA.: Grading of Eyelid Retraction. American Society of Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
25. Papageorgiou K, Chang SH, Isaacs DK, Goldberg RA.: Refining the Goals of Periocular Facial Rejuvenation with Dynamic Ultrasonography.
American Society of Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
26. Ang M, Papageorgiou K, Isaacs DK, Goldberg RA.: Topical Plasminogen as an Adjunctive Treatment in Recurrent Ligneous Conjunctivitis. American Society of Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
27. Papageorgiou K, Ang M, Chang SH, Chokron Garneau H, Lin J, Isaacs DK, Goldberg RA.: Refining Cosmetic Outcomes of Posterior Eyelid Retraction Surgery in Thyroid Associated Orbitopathy. American Society of Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
28. Papageorgiou K, Chang SH, Hwang C, Isaacs DK, Douglas R, Goldberg RA.: Thyroid Associated Periorbitopathy (TAP): Eyebrow Fat and Soft Tissue Expansion in Thyroid Associated Orbitopathy (TAO). American Society of Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
29. Zhang-Nunes S, Chang, SH, Hwang C, Isaacs DK, Goldgerg RA.: Local Recurrence of Orbital Monosomy 3 Positive Melanoma Post-Exenteration.
American Society of Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
30. Zhang- Nunes S, Isaacs DK, Goldberg RA.: Ambulatory Sclerotherapy for an Anterior Orbital Varix. American Society of Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
31. Chang SH, Hwang CJ, Isaacs DK, Goldberg RA.: Followup of Hyaluronic Acid Gel with Dynamic Ultrasonography. American Society of Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
32. Isaacs DK, Schwarcz RM, Goldberg RA.: Surgical Outcomes Comparing O-to-Z Flaps versus Pinwheel Flaps for Scalp Reconstruction. American Society of Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
33. Isaacs DK, Mancini R, Goldberg RA.: Nonsurgical Management of Eyelid Malposition.American Society of Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
34. Isaacs DK, Tsirbas A, Goldberg RA.: Alleviation of Thyroid Associated Orbitopathy with Tamoxifen Use. Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA/David Geffen School of Medicine
35. Burt B, Nakra, T, Isaacs DK, Goldberg RA.: Alar necrosis after facial injection of
hyaluronic acid. Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
36. Lagonigro PJ, Mehta A, Kurup SK, Que E, Isaacs DK, Kauffmann Jokl DH. Neonatal Septicemia as a Risk Factor for Progression of Retinopathy of Prematurity. American Academy of Ophthalmology.
37. Isaacs DK, Schwarcz RM. Initial Success Rates of Diego Gyrus Drill Assisted Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy. American Society of Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery.
38. Isaacs DK, Josephberg RG.: Multiple Bilateral Optic Nerve Pits with Multiple Colobomas and Correlation with Imaging Using Fourier Domain Optical Coherence Tomography. ARVO.
39. Goldberg RA, Isaacs DK, et al.: Endoscopic Face Lift Using a Chevron Incision. American Society of Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
40. Isaacs DK, Tsirbas A, McMullan TF, Vagefi R, Burroughs JR, Douglas RS, Goldberg RA, McCann JD.: Surgical Outcomes Using Secondary Dermis Fat Grafts for Orbital Implant Exposure. American Academy of Ophthalmology.
41. Vagefi MR, McMullan TF, Burroughs JR, Isaacs DK, Tsirbas A, White GL Jr, Anderson RL, McCann JD.: Autologous dermis graft at the time of evisceration or enucleation. British Journal of Ophthalmology.
42. Leibovitch I, Isaacs DK, Goldberg RA.: Severe destructive sinusitis and orbital apex syndrome as a complication of intranasal cocaine abuse.
American Journal of Emergency Medicine.
43. Tanna AP, Isaacs DK. The Glaucomatous Optic Nerve Head: Interpreting Pallor and Excavation. Northwestern University/Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL. AAO Glaucoma Subspecialty Day.
44. Isaacs DK, Tanna AP, Shankle J, Rademaker AW.: Reproducibility of Peripapillary Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness Measurements with Optical Coherence Tomography. Northwestern University/Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL. Association for Research and Vision in Ophthalmology.
45. Zaidman GW, Chang SH, Isaacs DK.: Visual Rehabilitation in Combined Cataract Extraction, IOL Placement, and Corneal Transplant: Phacoemulsification vs. Extracapsular Cataract Extraction New York Medical College. American Society of Cataract and Refractive
Surgeons
46. Tsai P, Isaacs DK, Whelchel JC, Dinh T, Ahuja RM. Acquired Iris Depigmentation with Chronic Levobunolol Usage. John H. Stroger, Jr Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL. Association for Research and Vision in Ophthalmology
47. Icasiano E, Dinh T, Dray PB, Whelchel JC, Isaacs DK, Ahuja RM.; Two-Year Follow-Up After Bare Sclera Pterygium Excision and Preoperative Subconjunctival Mitomycin-C. John H. Stroger, Jr Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL. Association for Research and Vision in Ophthalmology.
48. Cohen A, Spirn MJ, Isaacs DK.: (2007) Therapeutic Uses of Botulinum Toxin. Chapter 14: Blepharospasm. New York, NY: Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
49. Advances in Oculofacial Plastic Surgery. NVISION Symposium. Irvine, California
50. Oculofacial Plastic Surgery
Resident lecture for OKAP/Board preparation
Loma Linda University
51. American Academy Meeting
Facial Fat Grafting, Lecture and Cadaver Course
Las Vegas, Nevada
52. American Academy Meeting
Facial Rhytidectomy: Face/Neck Lifting, Lecture and Cadaver Course
Las Vegas, Nevada
53. 9th Annual International Mexican Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Conference
“The Modern Facelift”
“Novel Concepts in Mohs Reconstruction”
“Medial and Deep Lateral Approaches for Decompression”
“Lower Blepharoplasty and Transconjunctival Fat Repositioning”
54. UCLA Aesthetic and Facial Rejuvenation Course
Course Faculty/Instructor, Dissection Course
Moderator/Lecturer
“Surgical Video- Fat Transfer and Volume Restoration”
Los Angeles, California
55. Controversies in Modern Eye Annual Symposium
“Face Shaping: New Frontiers”
“What’s the Ditzel” Facial cancers and novel concepts in Mohs Reconstruction
“The Droopy Lid”
Skirball Cultural Center
Los Angeles, California
56. NVISION Symposium
“The Droopy Lid”
Irvine Civic Center
Irvine, California
57. “The Droopy Lid: Management Options for Ptosis”
Loma Linda University
58. “Evolution of Facelift Techniques and How I Can Shorten your Learning Curve”
Aesthetic Eyelid and Facial Rejuvenation Course
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Jules Stein Eye Institute
59. Orbital Master’s Symposium
UCLA/Jules Stein Eye Institute
Course Faculty/Instructor
“Tranconjunctival-Transcaruncular Approach to Combined Medial Wall and Floor Fractures”
60. UCLA Aesthetic and Facial Rejuvenation Course
Course Faculty/Instructor, Dissection Course
Moderator/Lecturer
“Surgical Video- Fat Transfer and Volume Restoration”
61. UCLA Aesthetic and Facial Rejuvenation Course
Instructor, Dissection Course
Moderator/Lecturer
“Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty Options”
“Surgical Video- Fat Transfer and Volume Restoration”
62. APC Loma Linda University
“Cosmetic Evaluation of the Aging Face”
63. Controversies in Modern Eye Annual Symposium
“New Perspectives in Defining the Aging Face”
“Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery”
“Minimally-Invasive Approaches to Aesthetics”
64. American Academic of Cosmetic Surgery, Contributor to Lecturer
“Pearls and Pitfalls of Aesthetic Blepharoplasty”
“Lower Blepharoplasty- Making Sense of All the Options”
“Options for the Eyebrow Fat Pads- Surgery vs Volume Procedure”
“Malar Puffiness- Customized Diagnosis and Various Solutions and Approaches”
“Small Incision Canthoplasty and Midface Lift”
65. UCLA/Jules Stein Eye Institute Clinical and Research Seminar Program
“Treatment and Avoidance of Blepharoplasty Complications”
66. UCLA Aesthetic and Facial Rejuvenation Course
Instructor, Dissection Course
Moderator/Lecturer
“Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty Options”
“Surgical Video- Fat Transposition”
“M&Ms- Complications of the Year and Management”
67. Advanced Orbital Symposium: A Tribute to the Orbital Surgery of Paul Tessier, Baltimore, MD. Contributor to Lecturer.
“Lower Eyelid Retraction Following Orbital Surgery: Prevention and Management”
“Management of Exophthalmos”
68. ICAN 7th International Conference, Boston MA.
“Long-term Followup of Facial Symmetry in Microphthalmia:
Surgical versus Nonsurgical Interventions.” Contributor to Lecturer
69. Clinical Research Seminar Day, UCLA
“Evolving Paradigms in Orbitofacial Fat Transfer.”
70. American Society of Ocularists, during AAO Meeting 2010
“Nonsurgical Treatment of Eyelid Malposition in the Anophthalmic Patient”
71. American Academy of Ophthalmology Oculofacial Plastic Surgery
Subspecialty Day, Contributor to Lecturer.
“The Unhappy Post-Blepharoplasty Patient: Lower Eyelid Midface Continuum”
72. 25th Annual Oculoplastics Symposium, University of Chile
Santiago, Chile. Contributor to Lecturer.
“Dysthyroid Ophthalmopathy”
“Enucleation and Evisceration”
“Lower Eyelid Malposition”
“Management of Ptosis”
73. New York Academy of Medicine
“Nasal Septal Cartilage Grafts for Eyelid Reconstruction”
74. New York Academy of Medicine
“Initial Success Rates of Diego Gyrus Drill Assisted Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy”
75. New York Academy of Medicine
“Surgical Outcomes Using Secondary Dermis Fat Grafts for Orbital Implant Exposure”
76. Laboratory Work. David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA. Jules Stein Eye Institute. Electroretinography, protocol formulation, specimen fixation, slide processing, and light microscopy. Alpha B-crystalline Detection in Murine and Rat Tissues. Alpha-Hemolysin Detection in Vitreous Samples. Intravitreal Thalidomide Toxicity in Experimental Staphylococcus aureus Endophthalmitis. High dose Intramuscular Methylprednisolone in Staphylococcus aureus Endophthalmitis
