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Tired, sad appearing eyes and those eyelid bags…What can I do? An Informative Essay.

Published: October 3, 2016

A very common reason patients come to our Orange County office in Aliso Viejo is because of tired, sad appearing eyes.  More often than not the cause is directly attributed to the lower eyelid area, more so than the upper eyelid area, and the tired sad appearance of the eyes are typically the result of lower eyelid … Continue reading Tired, sad appearing eyes and those eyelid bags…What can I do? An Informative Essay. →

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Facial Aging and the Importance of Volume

Published: June 29, 2015

As we age there are generally 3 areas that come into play with respect to facial aging.  There is the aging and “thinning” of our facial skin, which is associated with the loss and disruption of collagen and elastin fibers.  Secondly, there is the progression of tissue laxity, sag, and “excess” skin, and lastly there … Continue reading Facial Aging and the Importance of Volume →

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Eyebrows: The Hidden Tail

Published: March 1, 2016

Over the years, you may have noticed something different about your eyebrows.  You may have thought they were just falling with age. However, a closer look of earlier pictures may reveal that the eyebrows are actually still at the same height!  But, looking more closely, you may see that the eyebrow tails have changed; that is, their shape … Continue reading Eyebrows: The Hidden Tail →

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Do Eyebrows Really Fall As We Age?

Published: September 5, 2016

  A common belief that is that our eyebrows “fall” with aging, much like the notion that are nose continues to grow.  In reality, it’s actually more complicated.  The good news is that taking the time to ask the right questions, and clearly evaluate what’s really going on, can potentially help avoid an un-necessary procedure … Continue reading Do Eyebrows Really Fall As We Age? →

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Tired Eyes, what can you do?

Published: September 4, 2016

If your eyes continue to look tired despite trying all the possible eye creams,  all the possible eye exercises, and all the other advertised gimmicks, then you may be ready to do the definitive procedure that will have your eyes looking more Refreshed. The reason why none of the above mentioned remedies work is because … Continue reading Tired Eyes, what can you do? →

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Smoothing Away Those Tired, Sad Appearing Eyes

Published: September 3, 2016

Tired, sad appearing eyes seem to come to us all at some point.  You may even remember the first time when you noticed their transformation.  Perhaps it was after a good night’s sleep when a quick look in the mirror suggested you needed eight more hours, or perhaps it was how your eyes just looked … Continue reading Smoothing Away Those Tired, Sad Appearing Eyes →

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Dotting the Eyes

Published: September 26, 2016

Julie Chen, host of the television show Big Brother, and moderator of the morning television show, The Talk, recently revealed her long-held secret about having eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) in the mid-1990s to help advance her career. During her poignant revelation, Chen detailed her time as a news reporter in Dayton, Ohio, and the conversations she … Continue reading Dotting the Eyes →

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Are Dissolving Sutures Better in Cosmetic Surgery?

Published: May 20, 2014

I am often asked if I use dissolving sutures during my facelifts or eyelid surgeries (blepharoplasties).  The answer is yes and no.  I do use dissolving sutures on the inside but never on the outside portion of the skin and for good reason.  In short, I do not use dissolving sutures on the outside portion … Continue reading Are Dissolving Sutures Better in Cosmetic Surgery? →

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The Forgotten Temples

Published: March 1, 2014

  Quite often patients will come to a consultation focused on a particular line, wrinkle, or fold.  The assumption and hope is that by improving that particular line, wrinkle or fold a more youthful appearance will be achieved.  However, there is often more to consider than just that particular concern. There is no question that simply … Continue reading The Forgotten Temples →

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Does smoking cause eyelid bags?

Published: January 16, 2014

Does smoking cause eyelid bags? A recent study published in the November issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery revealed smoking tobacco can not only make you look older by hastening the number and depth of wrinkles, but also cause premature eyelid bags, excess upper eyelid skin, and darken the lower eyelid skin (i.e.,  cause “dark … Continue reading Does smoking cause eyelid bags? →

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