“I love my under-eye bags!” said no one ever. Baggy under-eyes add years to your appearance or cause those around you to ask why you’re so tired. If you’re like many people, though, you may think that under-eye bags develop simply due to a lack of sleep and you may believe that it’s difficult to … Read more
A major reason that you can appear older than you are is the appearance of your eyes, particularly the eyelids. For example, two particular conditions, dark circles under the eyes or sunken eyes (hollow-looking upper eyelids) are notorious for this, as each is related to the loss of skin volume around the eye. Oculoplastic surgeon … Read more
Blepharoplasty is the medical term for medical or cosmetic eyelid surgery. It’s a popular procedure that continues to gain in stature because it helps rejuvenate a tired and aging appearance caused by droopy eyelids. Cosmetic eyelid surgery is a delicate, complex procedure that requires the oculoplastic surgeon to possess unsurpassed training and knowledge as well … Read more
Proptosis, or exophthalmos, is an unusual bulging of the eye from its socket. It can form in a single eye or in both, and the root cause is thought to be related to an underlying thyroid problem. At TabanMD, Los Angeles oculoplastic surgeon Dr. Mehryar “Ray” Taban understands the effect that orbital decompression can have on … Read more
Imagine having to do 20,000 sit ups or write 20,000 words a day every day—never a day off to rest and recover. The stomach muscles or fingers would get tired, cramp up, and eventually break down. Yet, that’s how many times per day the levator muscles are estimated to repeatedly lift a person’s eyelids every … Read more
The eyes are considered by most people to be the windows to the soul. This widely held belief is what makes eyelid surgery one of the most common plastic surgery procedures performed yearly. Not only that, an eyelid lift (also known as a blepharoplasty) can help patients see better by removing any excess skin that … Read more
The prospect of surgery is daunting, and it’s no different with cosmetic surgery, especially if you’re thinking of undergoing plastic surgery on the eyes. At TabanMD in Beverly Hills, many of our patients are concerned about the chances of painful or undesirable side effects from a cosmetic eyelid surgery procedure. We understand. First of all, … Read more
Creating a prosthetic eye is a special form of art that, when made by a skilled ocularist, the prosthetic becomes a part of its wearer. The process of fitting an ocular prosthesis usually begins with surgery to remove all or most of the non-functioning or damaged eye in order to create what is known as … Read more
Since the eyes are one of the most important features of the face, it’s no surprise that the area under the eyes can draw a lot of attention, as well. Unfortunately, when the under-eyes attract attention, it’s often because they are dark, sunken, or baggy, which can make someone look tired or much older than … Read more
Your eyes are one of the first things people notice about your appearance, as much due to color as to shape, emotion, personality, or intent. As a result, any problem with your eyes can cause a lot of stress, so you should see a doctor as soon as possible whenever an issue pops up. If you … Read more
