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
Do you feel like you constantly have to dry your eyes? Do excess tears blur your vision or fall down your cheeks on a daily basis? Too much tear production or poor tear drainage can be more than an inconvenience as overly watery eyes can actually lead to painful irritation and inflammation, as well as … Read more
As skin ages, it loses elasticity over a period of time and this lack of elasticity coupled with the constant pull from gravity can cause excessive skin to hang on your upper and lower eyelids. On the upper eyelids, an extra fold of skin can get in the way of seeing, and on the lower … Read more
Many thousands of Americans suffer in silence, their lives blighted by the unsightly and often debilitating effects of Blepharoplasty. Feeling old before their time, lacking in self-confidence, and in chronic cases, even risking further serious complications. It doesn’t have to be that way. TABANMD Oculoplastic Surgery (Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and Santa Barbara) provides a … Read more
