Perfect Proportions®: The Meaning of the Boxes

January 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Perfect Perportions

The logo above is associated with my practice and possesses a lot of meaning for me. It is a graphic representation of my practice philosophy of rejuvenation, which is based upon achieving powerful yet natural/subtle results for my patients through my specific methodology. Real beauty is timeless and has an instant connection with the deeper parts of our brain. When we think about beauty, we often assume it’s only subjective and based on the eye of the beholder. Although we all have different likes and dislikes, we also have a natural, hard-wired, objective affinity to certain appearances. When we analyze those appearances, we can see they typically have certain things in common. Interestingly, these things in common have a mathematical basis and form the objective basis by which we appreciate beauty. True beauty has a certain harmony to it based on containing certain … [Read more...]

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What Causes Dark Circles Under the Eyes?

January 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
What Causes Dark Circles Under the Eyes?

As we age, we discover that one of the most noticeable changes to our appearance involves the eye area. Perhaps the most common complaint I receive as a specialist in cosmetic eyelid rejuvenation is that my patients have heard from others that they look sick or tired, even when they are feeling well and rested. The origin of such unwanted comments is typically the nonverbal messages the lower eyelid region sends as we age.  This area can be affected by many different factors which each contribute to the appearance of dark circles under the eyes—the first is the convexity or concavity of the lower eyelid fat. If the lower eyelid fat protrudes into the lower lid region, it often catches overhead shadows. Take a look at the shadows demonstrated by the blue arrows in the photo of this patient whom I helped with my lower eyelid rejuvenation surgery.   Because most light is … [Read more...]

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Lower Eyelid Bags vs. Festoons

December 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Festoons vs. Lower Eyelid Bags

What Is the Difference between Lower Eyelid Bags and Lower Eyelid Festoons? Many people who undergo lower eyelid surgery to improve the appearance of their lower lids are dissatisfied afterwards because of one factor which can complicate the results from lower eyelid surgery. This factor is lower eyelid/cheek festoons and malar mounds. Festoons are a medical condition in which the skin of the lower eyelid becomes significantly damaged, usually by the sun. This damaged skin can result in folds in the lower eyelids and can lead to swollen mounds on the cheeks. They often occur with age and are more common in people with lighter skin types. Festoons occur in many people seeking lower eyelid rejuvenation and if not corrected at the time that lower lid surgery is performed, the condition can become exacerbated and make the lower eyelids look worse after surgery. Take a look at … [Read more...]

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How to Avoid Eyelid Surgery Nightmares

September 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
How to Avoid Eyelid Surgery Nightmares

How to Avoid Eyelid Surgery Nightmares: Woman Can’t Close Her Eyes After Botched Procedure I saw this Today Show news segment the other day: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/42374009/ns/today-today_health I immediately recognized this story as being a good point of discussion for the readers of my blog. I’ve written before that the eyes are one of the most critical areas of our face, not only for vision purposes but also for communicating with others. Because we look at one another’s eyes so often during conversation, when our eyes and eyelids change, it can make a big difference in the way others perceive us. The woman from this Today Show segment stated she had a problem with congenital eyelid drop. In these cases, the eyelid muscles don’t fully develop and children with this condition often use their foreheads to pull their eyelids upwards. Depending on the … [Read more...]

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Eyelid Surgery: Cosmetic Procedure to Rejuvenate Eyes

October 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Our eyes are among the most expressive aspects of our face. They are the first feature on which people focus when conversing with one another. Sometimes with birth, and more often with aging, our eyes can change in ways that impact the way we are perceived by others. While some individuals are bothered by their nose and undergo my non-surgical rhinoplasty or a nose surgery, many others seek out my eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty—a cosmetic surgery to help rejuvenate their eyelids and overall appearance of the eyes. Eyelid surgery and eye lifts are the most common facial surgeries I perform as a plastic surgeon. Blepharoplasty is a medical term used to describe the removal and sculpting of the eyelid. This procedure has its origin in Greek and Roman medicine. In fact, the first discovered writings on blepharoplasty were in 30 AD by Aulus Cornelius Celsus.   These … [Read more...]

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