Diagnosis and treatment of orbital tumors in Costa Rica
The eye and its appendages are positioned within a bony cavity in the skull known as the orbit or eye socket. Inside this anatomical space are tissues such as fat, nerves, vessels.
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Using the latest technology to achieve great results in cosmetic eyelid and facial surgery: EGO Culture Magazine
ArteFacial, by Dr. Abraham Gómez, is a concept clinic whose mission is to provide high standard, quality aesthetic services using the latest technology in plastic surgery.
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Recovery after eyelid plastic surgery
Upper eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is one of the most popular facial plastic surgeries. It is usually done as an outpatient operation under local anesthesia…
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Oculoplastic surgery in Costa Rica
Oculoplastic surgery is a medical specialty within the branch of eye surgery. This means that oculoplastic surgeons are first and foremost eye specialists.
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Treatment for inverted eyelashes (entropion)
Entropion is a common medical condition in which the eyelashes turn inward and rub against the surface of the eye. It is caused by laxity of the eyelid tissues and poor function of the lower eyelid retractor muscles. Patients with entropion have constant irritation of the affected eye, tearing, and a foreign body sensation. The…
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What is the best way to eliminate cysts and benign tumors around the eyes?
Benign eyelid tumors are very frequent in children and adults. They can be solid or cystic in nature and may produce symptoms such as itching and irritation or may be asymptomatic. An eyelid tumor should be removed if the patient is bothered by it or if the doctor wants to rule out malignancy. In either…
DetailsUse of skin grafts for correction of eyelid scarring
Eyelid scarring may be a consequence of trauma or may appear as a complication of cosmetic eyelid surgery. Whatever the cause, the biggest problem with this condition is the inability to dose the eye properly, which results in severe dryness and a high risk of corneal damage. The simplest way to correct this problem is…
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How to treat eyelid and facial scars
Most often, facial scars form due to trauma or a burn accident. They can also appear as a consequence of unwanted inflammation or an infection in the skin after a plastic surgery procedure. Whatever the cause, facial scars, especially those that appear around the eyes, can cause significant aesthetic and functional impairment. Eyelid scars, in…
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What’s the best way to treat eyelid wrinkles?
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…
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Specialists in reconstructive eyelid surgery in Costa Rica
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…
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