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Why You Should Get a Midface Lift: The 3 Benefits

A midface lift, or cheek lift, is a cosmetic surgery procedure designed to improve the appearance of the midface by correcting drooping or sagging skin. The procedure can take place on patients of all ages and skin types. The midface lift is a minimally invasive procedure that can happen using local anesthesia. Cosmetic surgery procedures […]


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The Top 5 Benefits of Blepharoplasty That Everyone Should Know

One of the most common cosmetic procedures today is blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery. This procedure can provide many benefits to patients, including a more youthful appearance, improved vision, and a reduction in the appearance of wrinkles. In this blog post, we’ll explore the 5 benefits of blepharoplasty in more detail. Improve Your Vision While many […]


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Eyelid Cancer: Causes And Risk Factors

Eyelid cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the tissues of the eyelid. It can occur in the upper eyelid, lower eyelid, or both. Eyelid cancer usually occurs in people over the age of 50. The exact cause of eyelid cancer is unknown, but it appears to be related to sun exposure to […]


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What You Must Know Before Undergoing Surgery

Many people are apprehensive about undergoing surgery. And when it comes to plastic surgery, there’s good reason for the fear. However, at the Eye Care Institute our ophthalmic surgeons specialize in procedures including blepharoplasty and ptosis repair. We understand that your eyes are important to you, so we want to ensure that you have all […]


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Are Facial Fat Injections Permanent

If you’re considering cosmetic services, you’re likely already aware that one of the tricks to navigate is that not all treatments are permanent. Some, like dermal fillers, need to be repeated about once a year. But what about facial fat injections, the popular alternative to dermal fillers? We at the St. Louis-based Ophthalmic Plastic & Cosmetic […]


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Getting Results for Blepharospasm

Blepharospasm is a relatively uncommon condition, which can make it feel mysterious and confusing if you experience it. The medical term describes uncontrollable eyelid twitching or tight closure of the eyelids. When the second occurs, it can be very difficult to get the eye to open normally during a spasm event. To begin to know […]


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What Can a Mid-Face Lift Do?

Wanting to look younger doesn’t mean that you want to look drastically different than you do now. Most people who seek facial rejuvenation, even through surgical procedures like a facelift, are interested in a subtle transformation that makes them look younger and more vibrant but not “done.” To achieve this goal, it is important to […]


Are RHA Dermal Fillers The Next Best Thing?

Many people who are interested in managing their signs of aging want to do so as naturally as possible. Facial and eye rejuvenation surgeries may not be the path that you want to take, and you may have been hesitant about injectable treatments, too. That may be about to change. Recently, a new group of […]


Lower Blepharoplasty FAQs

Eyelid rejuvenation is not a cookie-cutter type of treatment because no two people experience the same signs of aging around the eyes. Sure, the vast majority of us will develop some fine lines and crepe-like skin on the upper and lower eyelids. However, heaviness and drooping can affect only one or the other areas, or […]


Do I Need Surgery to Treat Thyroid Eye Disease?

The symptoms of thyroid eye disease or Graves’ disease can occur quickly and without notice. The onset of these symptoms, including proptosis, or eye-bulging, can create a great deal of concern. Thyroid eye disease results from an autoimmune disorder that makes the body believe the thyroid gland is a foreign invader and something to attack. […]


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