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 […]
A recent study on sunscreen use revealed that most folks inherently forget one area of the face when applying this necessary product: the eyes. We don’t have to think too hard to see why. Most of us are relatively shy about applying any product around the eyes for fear of unsolicited irritation. The problem is, […]
The upper and lower eyelids are supposed to adhere to the ocular surface. An eyelid that turns outward can be concerning for several reasons. Not only is it cosmetically unappealing for the eyelid to droop away from the eye’s surface, but it can also be physically uncomfortable for the eye to be more exposed. Ectropion […]
Microneedling. This term may sound unusual, if not completely unappealing. Truth be told, microneedling has been a popular and effective beauty technique for many years. A few years ago, the skin-rejuvenating treatment received worldwide attention after Kim Kardashian shared photos of herself immediately following what came to be known as a “vampire facial.” There are […]
We are in a time of year when a lot of us are thinking about renewal. Winter will soon come to an end and we want to feel as fresh as the upcoming seasonal change. The way that many people do this is by addressing signs of aging. In our St. Louis and St. Peters […]
If we’ve learned anything from observing history, we can see an obvious desire among men and women to postpone the signs of aging. For many decades, the way to a younger-looking face was through a facelift. Over time, we’ve developed wonderful new approaches to the problem of cosmetic aging. The establishment of less invasive, less […]
Winters in our area can get pretty dry and frigid, and this is hard on the skin. When the air is naturally devoid of moisture and we rely on heaters to warm our homes and offices, dermal tissue is put through the wringer. The idea of a chemical peel to pamper dry, irritated skin may […]