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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
The physicians at Ophthalmic Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery, Inc. are respected facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons who help patients prepare for all aspects of surgical procedures. We have learned from working with patients for so many years that those who are well-informed and well-prepared are in the best position to enjoy exceptional results. Here, we […]
It’s inevitable. We will all eventually notice the impact of aging on the face. In the past year of mask-wearing, we were reminded of the impact of our eyes. This led thousands of people to seek eyelid rejuvenation through blepharoplasty. The increase in interest for eyelid surgery is noticeable, but it’s really nothing new. Adults […]
A brow lift or forehead lift is a plastic surgery procedure that can refresh the upper face. It does so by restoring contour to the brow line. In addition to achieving outstanding cosmetic results in the forehead and area above the eyes, a brow lift can also improve the functionality of the upper eyelids by […]
Historically, the signs of facial aging have been corrected with facelift surgery. Then, after injectables were developed, consumers leaned strongly toward the nonsurgical side of the aisle. At the same time, plastic surgery was undergoing some massive advancements that brought about multiple smaller procedures that focused on particular areas of the face. The mid face […]
Millions of adults have some degree of under eye puffiness. Though not medically concerning, under eye bags can cause a lot of emotional upset. Adults of any age can develop puffiness because this condition has more than one contributing factor. More than understanding the cause, though, we realize that our patients are looking for solutions. […]