An eyelid that has been damaged may not adequately protect and lubricate the eye. Injuries and scars can cause retraction in which the lower eyelid is pulled downward. Depending on the degree of scarring or retraction, symptoms such as tearing, blurry vision, and chronic eye irritation may occur. These symptoms can exacerbate the frustration that […]
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We’re on the brink of a new season, the season of the year that millions of people have been looking forward to for months. As the holidays grow nearer by the day, you may be finding yourself both excited about what is to come and simultaneously concerned about how you will look your best during
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Eyelid rejuvenation has been a bit of a buzz in recent years. People are realizing that subtle changes around their eyes, such as puffiness, sagging tissue, and drooping eyebrows, make them appear older than they are and, in many cases, much older than they feel. Who wouldn’t want to control issues such as these as
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People undergo eyelid surgery for several different reasons. We commonly hear about the cosmetic benefits of eyelid rejuvenation on the upper or lower eyelids. While blepharoplasty is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures, eyelid surgery may also be necessary for functional reasons, such as to reduce symptoms related to an inward- or outward-turned eyelid.
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There is a term in plastic surgery that most people don’t want to hear: revision. A person undergoes a procedure like blepharoplasty because they want their eyes to be an adequate “window to the soul.” We know on a human level what research has only confirmed, that our eyes speak for us. They tell people
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According to the annual report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, more than 209,000 blepharoplasties were performed last year. This eyelid-rejuvenating procedure has ranked in the top five cosmetic surgeries for the past several years. Seeing that a simple eyelid lift can refresh the entire face, it’s hard to find a reason to put
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Blepharoplasty has quickly become one of the most sought-after cosmetic procedures. It’s easy to see why. Correcting age-related laxity in the eyelids has a way of brightening the entire face. The results of blepharoplasty are indefinite, meaning that the eyes never go back to how they were before surgery but will continue to age normally.
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Eyelid sagging and drooping can be a frustrating problem. Too much skin on the upper eyelid creates a heaviness that just doesn’t belong. People with heavy upper eyelids are often perceived as unfriendly. They may be asked if they are tired, or if they are angry. This is no way to go through the day.
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The appearance of your eyes is something that is reflected back to you all day every day. You cannot help but notice the nuances when you look in the mirror. Appearance is also reflected back in the way that others interact with you. If you’re tired of answering the question “are you tired?” or have
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Timing is everything. We’ve all heard this adage. It can mean so much, right? We consider the right time to wean an infant off the breast or bottle. As adults, we often think about the right time to start an anti-aging program, or to schedule that facelift. Here, we want to take a look at
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