What Is Blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty has become one of the most commonly performed plastic surgery procedures in the world. According to the American Society of Plastic surgeons…
Brow lift vs. eyelift… what is the difference?
Excess tissue hanging over the lashes may indicate excessive laxity of the eyelid skin, or it may be a sign of a droopy brow. Making the correct diagnosis is of paramount importance, since a wrong diagnosis may lead to erroneous treatment, subsequent complications, and unhappy patients. When the problem proves to be excess skin and…
Upper eyelid blepharoplasty with local anesthesia: a safe and painless operation
Eyelid lift is a very common procedure done by oculoplastic surgeons. It consists of removing skin and creating a youthful upper eyelid crease. This is an outpatient operation that takes about 45 minutes and may be done under mild sedation or local anesthesia. There are several advantages of performing an upper blepharoplasty with local…
Endoscopic Brow lift
Regardless of your mood and state of mind, whether you feel happy or full of energy, your face may reflect a constant state of fatigue or anger. This is frequently caused by deep vertical lines between your brows (frown lines)…
Blepharoplasty in Costa Rica: how it treats bags and dark circles under the eyes
Bags and dark circles under the eyes make a person look tired and fatigued. This issue is not an uncommon one. Bags and dark circles under the eyes are one of the most common reasons for consulting with a plastic surgeon, dermatologist, or eyelid specialist. A patient with bags and dark circles may feel great…
Striving for the best outcome in lower eyelid retraction surgery
Eyelid retraction after lower blepharoplasty – a surgery to treat bags and wrinkles under the eyes – is the most feared complication of this operation.
Managing the lacrimal gland in upper blepharoplasty
Upper blepharoplasty does more than remove excess skin; instead, it involves the steps taken by the surgeon to sculpt and rearrange the tissues beneath the skin, including fat, muscle, and connective tissue.
Expectations for your recovery after lower eyelid blepharoplasty
Lower blepharoplasty is a plastic surgery procedure of the eyelids that transforms a tired appearance caused by bags and wrinkles under the eyes into a fresher and more rested appearance.
Treatments for puffy eyelids
Puffy eyelids make a person look tired and aged, making it a common complaint among men and women of all ages. This bothersome condition may be secondary to a systemic condition, such as renal failure or poorly managed hypertension. It may also be caused by congestion around the eyes due to chronic allergies. Finally, puffy…
The difference between too much eyelid skin and a droopy eyelid
There is a general misconception about the meaning of a droopy eyelid. From a medical standpoint, this term should only be used for eyelid ptosis, a common condition which affects eyelid position.
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