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,…
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…
Eyelid surgery is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures performed in the human body. Eyelid plastic surgery can be performed to achieve eyelid rejuvenation or to correct an eyelid problem, such as ptosis (droopy eyelid) or excess skin over the lashes. When patients opt for plastic surgery to rejuvenate their eyes or address…
Facial paralysis is quite common in our population. It happens when damage to the facial nerve causes weakness of facial muscles, thus interfering with blinking, smiling, and chewing on the affected side of the face. Facial muscle weakness will also affect the patient’s quality of life by producing an undesired impact on routine activities such…
Eyelid surgery is arguably the most delicate and complicated surgery of the face. So much so that there is a surgical specialty dedicated exclusively to the eyelids and the area around them, that is, oculoplastic surgery.
Before you embark on a journey with plastic surgery to rejuvenate your eyes or correct an eyelid condition, you may want to know what the recovery is like and how much downtime you will need. This is important for obvious reasons. You need to plan ahead in order to take time off from work and have support from family and friends.
Facial muscles play a fundamental role in activities of which we are often unaware. Without them, we would not be able to chew our food, smile or show surprise. Most importantly, however…
In a previous blog, we discussed the importance of a pre-operative evaluation in guaranteeing the best possible outcome.
Tears are necessary for the protection and health of the surface of the eye. Our eyelids play a crucial role in the production of healthy tears.
Eyelid surgery is arguably the most delicate of any plastic surgery procedure for several reasons.
+506 7032-5570
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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