Wrinkles are inevitable, but there are many ways to prevent, or even postpone, their onset and decrease their appearance. Eyelid wrinkles appear sooner than any other wrinkle in the face because of the delicate structure of eyelid skin. These wrinkles called expression lines may emerge upon animation, or they can be present at rest (true…
Eyelid surgery is the most delicate of any plastic surgery operation. The reason lies in the fact that eyelids are complex structures and differ from any other tissue in the face. Their complexity makes them particularly vulnerable to suffer alterations in their function after an operation. Therefore, eyelid surgery claims specialists in the plastic surgery…
Eyelid inflammation is a common condition treated by oculoplastic surgeons. From chronic allergy to an acute infection of an eyelid gland, the causes vary widely.
Every surgeon wants to achieve excellent results in all their patients, every time. Additionally, every patient goes into the operating suite with the expectation that they will achieve a great result from the operation into which they invested time and money. Nevertheless, once in a while, things don’t go the way we wish. Plastic surgery…
High, voluminous cheekbones are a sign of youth. The cherubic look of a child is a reflection of a full cheek. Unfortunately, as we age and lose fat, the skin on our face begins to deflate and sag. It’s like a balloon that deflates as it loses air. With time, the skin “cover” sags under…
The ocular manifestations of disease in the thyroid gland are quite prevalent. They are most commonly associated with an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid gland and the tissues around the eye, called Graves’ disease. Graves’ disease affects middle-aged women more frequently, although men are also affected. Thyroid eye disease (TED) may cause eye problems…
Facial paralysis is a neurological disease in which the muscles of facial expression cannot move due to interruption in the nerve impulse that goes from the brain to the face.
Eyelid surgery is not only about aesthetic improvement. Eyelid plastic surgeons, called oculoplastic surgeons, perform dozens of procedures that have a functional rather than an aesthetic objective. The anatomy of the eyelids is exceptionally intricate, and effective eyelid surgery requires a thorough knowledge of this anatomy, especially when referring to reconstructive procedures. Eyelid surgeons, therefore,…
In our day and age, when time is of the essence, and the pace of life is often hurried, we have become accustomed to fast results for most of life’s problems. Facial aesthetics is no exception. More and more people are looking for ways to maintain their youthful appearance with quick treatments that require little,…
Droopy eyelids affect a significant amount of people in the western hemisphere, both young and old. It can affect a person’s quality of life as it interferes with daily activities, such as reading and driving. For others, it is a matter of appearance. Droopy eyelids can make a person look tired and aged, regardless of…
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Abraham Gómez, MD
Hospital Clínica Bíblica, Omega Building, 2nd floor
Loras Medical, Torre Las Loras, main floor
+506 7032-5570
Abraham Gómez, MD
Hospital Clínica Bíblica, Omega Building, 2nd floor
Loras Medical, Torre Las Loras, main floor
ARTE FACIAL
ARTE FACIAL
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