Blepharoplasty has become one of the leading facial procedures performed in the United States. Precisely performed, this eyelid procedure can achieve significant rejuvenation to a person’s appearance. Because the surgery is so popular and gets so many online inquiries, there is bound to be some confusing returns. Here, we discuss what you should know if […]
None of us are immune to aging. Common issues that most people face at some point include dull skin, fine lines, and spots. Depending on the severity of these conditions, some people begin to feel dissatisfied or even self-conscious about their appearance. In our St. Louis and St. Peters offices, we help patients address a […]
According to polls, most adults have at least a little something they’d like to improve about their appearance. Often, the desired improvements have to do with age-related changes, such as heavy eyelids, jowls, or descending eyebrows. For people who are interested in more dramatic and long-term results, plastic surgery offers outstanding solutions. For example, some […]
When you hear a term like lacrimal disease, you may think of one singular problem and collection of symptoms. Instead, lacrimal disease refers to a disruption to the lacrimal system of the eye, the area responsible for tear production and draining. Here, we discuss what conditions may be referred to as a type of lacrimal […]
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 […]
Chemical peels have long been regarded as a top treatment to sustain healthy skin. The customized treatment is improved to improve the look and feel of the skin by encouraging the release of dead and damaged cellular debris. Just one peel can leave the skin smoother and more radiant. Repeat treatments can help promote collagen […]
As we age, our skin and connective tissues that support facial contours begin to loosen. This is a natural consequence of lower levels of collagen and elastin that they hold. Around the eyes, tissue degradation can be exacerbated by smoking, rubbing the eyes a lot, sleeping on one side, trauma, or eye surgery. Sometimes, the […]
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 […]