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
In one of the ironies of aging, we begin to lose fat where we need it most – around the eyes and midface, where it keeps the skin looking plump and youthful – and gain it in areas where we don’t need it at all, such as the abdomen and flanks. Eyelid fat grafting is … Read more
They say that your eyes are the windows to your soul, but what if people can’t see into your eyes because of drooping eyelids? The oculoplastic surgeon at TabanMD might say that you’re having undesirable complications from an eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) gone awry and expert eyelid treatment is necessary. Your eyes tell the world a … Read more
One of the most common complaints and concerns that individuals have about their appearance as they get older is the bags and sagging loose skin with dark circles that often form under the eyes. These features can make a person look older or more tired than he or she feels and will ultimately detract from … Read more
In today’s hectic world, where people are on the go nearly around the clock, nobody can afford to be perceived as tired or lacking energy. We humans get our clues about one another from many different body signals, but one of the most important is through eye contact. If your eyes look sleepy, saggy or … Read more
