Achieving symmetry in eye shape after previous eyelid surgery
Our facial features are not perfectly symmetric. Although it may sound counterintuitive, full symmetry will not make us look more beautiful, but rather ordinary.
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Protecting the eye after facial trauma: treatment of facial paralysis
Facial paralysis is a common sequela of severe craniofacial trauma. The facial nerve is responsible for eyelid closure and controls the blinking mechanism.
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Droopy eyelid surgery without a scar: safe, quick, and effective.
A droopy eyelid, also known as ptosis, is extremely common in males and females of all ages. Eyelid ptosis may affect quality of vision or create an aesthetic concern for the patient.
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Diagnosing and treating a lacrimal duct obstruction
Lacrimal (nasolacrimal) duct obstruction is a very common condition, especially in middle-aged and elderly women.
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Eyelid cysts can be quite a nuisance… is there a good treatment?
Eyelid cysts (Hidrocystoma) are fluid-filled lesions that develop on the lid margin or in the corner of the eyes.
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Treatment of droopy eyelids in severe Ptosis
Droopy eyelids (ptosis) is one of the most common medical conditions seen by oculoplastic surgeons.
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Buccal Fat Removal in Costa Rica
The buccal fat pad is located in the middle of the cheeks. It’s size varies greatly among individuals. People with larger fat pads have fuller cheeks.
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What is the best option to treat bags under my eyes, surgery or fillers?
When there is excess skin or pronounced bags under the eyes, blepharoplasty is usually recommended. Blepharoplasty is an outpatient surgery that is performed with sedation (monitored anesthesia care).
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Diagnosis & treatment of eyelid skin cancer
Skin cancer is very common in the eyelids. There are certain characteristics that distinguish these tumors from a benign lesion, such as: Irregular margins, Central ulceration…
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Oculoplastic surgery procedures in Costa Rica
Oculoplastic surgeons are ophthalmologists (eye surgeons) who specialize in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids, orbit (bony cavity around the eye), and lacrimal system.
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