When choosing a surgeon, whether for cosmetic or medical purposes, what’s most important is his or her training, skill, and experience. But what if you’re considering surgery for an area of the body in which two medical specialties overlap and, therefore, aren’t sure which surgeon is best for helping you hit your aesthetic or medical … Read more
Eyelid surgery is a common procedure that is used as a part of a cosmetic facial treatment plan. When performed by a skilled, experienced oculoplastic surgeon, it can reduce saggy upper eyelids or minimize under-eye bags. However, not everyone is interested in undergoing a surgical procedure – perhaps you want to avoid an invasive surgery … Read more
Perhaps you’ve been considering a cosmetic procedure to improve the appearance of your eyes, which have become more old or tired looking than you’d like. Yet, for a plethora of reasons, you’ve hesitated – perhaps because you want to learn about others who have already undergone such a procedure with success. If you don’t know … Read more
It’s commonly believed that facial rejuvenation procedures all involve surgery. However, Los Angeles oculoplastic surgeon Dr. Mehryar “Ray” Taban, an expert in rejuvenating the appearance of the eyes, wants you to know that a range of non-surgical procedures, including dermal fillers and neuromodulators, is available. If you think you’d benefit from eyelid rejuvenation, Dr. Taban … Read more
“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
