Aging skin doesn’t happen overnight. We know this, and yet many people aren’t quite sure what to do about the signs of aging. One of the biggest mistakes we make is waiting to address lines and wrinkles. We typically don’t seek treatments until we have become frustrated with our appearance. By this time, we are […]
Thyroid Eye Disease is also known as Graves disease. This condition affects the eyes in a particular way that causes them to bulge. This is a known symptom of Graves, but there’s more that we don’t often discuss. Here, we point out how the brows, cheeks, and lower face all transform as Graves disease progresses. […]
With the emergence of numerous beauty treatments such as injectables, the value of longstanding technologies may have accidentally been placed in the backseat. In our St. Louis office, we have been conducted fractional laser resurfacing for years. With celebrities raving about the latest and greatest lasers, we can’t think of a better time to reintroduce […]
The time of year for celebratory gatherings, extra trips to the shopping mall, and late nights is almost upon us. That means we’re at the point in the year where many of us start looking at our appearance with a little more discernment. Do those crow’s feet look deeper than they did months ago? Is […]
If the person you see in the mirror every day is not who you used to see, you may be wondering what you can do to regain a bit of your youthful nature. The fact is we cannot do a whole lot to avoid the lines and wrinkles that come with age. Many of the […]
When the time comes to begin thinking about eyelid rejuvenation, many people draw one of two conclusions. Typically, the first approach considered is dermal fillers. The other option for refreshing the eyes is blepharoplasty. Both are common treatments sought by patients who visit our St. Louis and St. Peters offices. While we consider both dermal […]
Mark Twain described wrinkles as the evidence of smiles. This is a lovely description of the lines that come with age, but it doesn’t quite cut it for the person who wants to ease into their age over a longer period. Sure, dramatic facial rejuvenation can be achieved with plastic surgery, but what about the […]
Eyelid surgery has become a popular procedure for adults who want to revive the energetic value of their face. We all know that our inner vibrancy shines through our eyes, so correcting age-related sagging and narrowing makes perfect sense. As often happens when a procedure demonstrates effectiveness, more people start having it. This isn’t entirely […]
A twitching eyelid can be a frustrating problem when it lingers for even a few hours. For individuals whose eyelids twitch involuntarily and without ceasing, help is needed. The medical term for a twitching eyelid is blepharospasm. This condition involves the abnormal contraction of the eye muscles due to some type of neurological “glitch.” One […]
As we age, our face may change in several different ways. We often expect the lines and wrinkles around the eyes, the creases around the nose and mouth, and some sagging along the jawline. What may come as a surprise to some people is the way that certain parts of the face seem to waste […]