What Causes Dark Circles Under the Eyes?

What Causes Dark Circles?

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 … [Read more...]

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Facial Rejuvenation to Facial Transplant: The Spectrum

Facial Rejuvenation to Facial Transplant

I often speak about why I like to help people with their appearance. Most of what I discuss is related to understanding the impact our appearances have on how the world views and relates to us. When I cover these topics, I explain we are biologically driven to evaluate each other based on the 3 Ds of Aging: Deterioration of the Facial Skin Deflation of the Face Decent of the Face It’s true that typically when we first meet one another we evaluate each other’s skin tone and tend to appreciate clear, beautiful, and even skin. We then evaluate each other’s eyes and mouth … [Read more...]

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