Archive for June, 2015
Study says Contact Lenses increase risk of Droopy Upper Eyelids
A new study says wearing contact lenses increases the odds you’ll experience droopy upper eyelids, a cosmetic and sometimes visual problem corrected with blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery). The study was published in Aesthetic Surgery Journal, which is the official publication of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Apparently, researchers found increased risk of droopy eyelids […]
Combining a Facelift with other Rejuvenation Procedures
It’s not uncommon for one of our facial plastic surgery guests to want to combine their facelift procedure with other treatments. Doing so can often achieve a more comprehensive and continuous rejuvenation effect. Some patients do not want part of their face to look more youthful while the eyelids or another area looks older. Sometimes […]
How long does a Facelift last?
As someone interested in rejuvenating the appearance of your face, you may want to know how long the results of a facelift last. A facelift is one of the most effective ways to restore youthfulness to your face. It tightens sagging, inelastic skin and muscles, thereby softening deep facial folds and restoring a defined facial […]
Eyelid Surgery Terms and Phrases you should know
As you research the eyelid surgery procedure, you may come across the following terms – Blepharoplasty: simply a more technical term for eyelid surgery. It describes the procedure that rejuvenates the appearance of the upper and/or lower eyelids. Transconjunctival incision: an incision made inside of the lower eyelid. This incision is sometimes used for lower […]
Am I a Liposuction Candidate?
Liposuction surgery slims down certain areas of your physique by breaking apart and suctioning away excess fat cells. If the following statements apply to you, you may be a good liposuction candidate: You have extra deposits of fat that you want to remove. You are at or near your ideal weight (liposuction is not a […]
