There is something about the holiday season that makes us want to glow from the inside out. However, it is about now when the damage from endless summers begins to show on the skin. If you are tired of looking dull and splotchy and you crave radiant, smooth, younger looking skin, consider the benefits of […]
Unusual bulging of the eyes is one of the common side effects of thyroid eye disease. Formally referred to as proptosis or exophthalmos, this issue presents functional and cosmetic problems that can severely affect a person’s sense of confidence. In our St. Louis practice, proptosis is handled carefully, beginning with a thorough examination and health […]
Facial aging can cause quite a bit of frustration. In recent years, scientific research has done an excellent job of helping us understand the various places in which the signs of aging originate. Research findings have been an excellent resource for medical device companies and cosmetic surgeons. For example, because we understand that jowls form […]
A twitching eyelid can be an annoying problem to live with. The more it happens, the more twitching inhibits your quality of life. There is no clear evidence about what causes this condition we refer to as blepharospasm. What doctors have been able to discover is that specific triggers may provoke involuntary twitching that lasts […]
The skin has a constant need for attention, which is why it is necessary for us to create meaningful and lasting relationships with various habits, techniques, products, and treatments. Daily habits like wearing sunscreen have an impact on skin aging, but this isn’t enough. It is crucial to go above and beyond to maximize the […]
At Ophthalmic Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Inc. in St. Louis, we prioritize individual treatment through which each patient’s functional and cosmetic concerns receives our full attention. Eyelid surgery is often regarded as a technique aimed at rejuvenating the face. However, there are practical and restorative reasons for eyelid surgery as well. In our practice, we […]
Many people experience the occasional twitchy eyelid. The problem can be aggravating but rarely disrupts one’s ability to perform tasks. Except in the instance of blepharospasm or hemifacial spasm. We can link these disorders to a glitch in the neurological system that causes uncontrollable twitching and blinking. In the case of hemifacial spasm, the lower […]
Blepharoplasty is the formal term that describes eyelid surgery. Most of the time, blepharoplasty is discussed as a beneficial cosmetic procedure. It’s true that the majority of eyelid surgery cases performed today do revolve around improving a person’s appearance. We have come to understand that eyelids that are heavy and droopy make the entire face […]
It used to be that our facial structure was our facial structure and we had to live with it. There has been a longstanding perception that cheekbones were the key to high and prominent facial contouring. If we weren’t born with it, we had to accept our lot in life – or we had to change […]
Thyroid eye disease is a potential side-effect of an overactive thyroid gland. Most commonly, we see changes to the orbital structure in patients who have Graves’ disease, although any moderate degree of abnormality within the thyroid can affect the eyes or eyelids. As a result, both appearance and vision may be impacted. We recognize thyroid […]