When we get older, parts of our body start to sag and droop, sometimes in ways that we never imagined. Sagging eyelids can hinder not only our appearance but our eye sight as well. Known in the medical world as blepharoplasty, an upper eyelid lift is one way you can help reverse the signs of aging and correct droopy eyelids. … Read more
Often a result of stress, aging, and an unhealthy diet, dark circles and puffiness under the eyes seem to affect almost everyone at one point or another. Sometimes, this can be a long-lasting problem that can’t be corrected by the use of lotions or face creams. When nothing has worked for you, it may be … Read more
Winter is almost here, which means so is cold and harsh weather. Though patients often seek the help of a cosmetic surgeon in the summer months to attain perfect skin or a great beach body, undergoing a blepharoplasty in the winter months can be a great choice for individuals who are beginning to show signs … Read more
If you’ve ever experienced twitching eyelids, chances are you’ve felt a brief moment of panic. However, it’s important to remember that just because the occasional eyelid twitch is most likely benign, there are certain instances which may point to a bigger and more pressing issue. Dr. Mehryar (Ray) Tabanis a board certified oculoplastic surgeon practicing in Beverly Hills and Santa Barbara, who … Read more
Too often women shave their natural eyebrow hair and tattoo an artificial eyebrow higher than the original position. They do that because the forehead and eyebrows fall with aging. However, this can pose problems down the road when people decide to have surgery to raise their eyebrows. As a board certified oculoplastic surgeon in Beverly … Read more
The eye is a complex organ, and there is no question about the importance of it in our every day life. Any cosmetic or reconstructive operation that a patient undergoes, no matter how large or miniscule, could potentially compromise one’s ability to see if complications arise or a surgery is botched. This begs the question … Read more
Too often plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery are misinterpreted. Though the difference between the two can be easily confused, it’s important to understand what makes plastic surgery plastic, and what makes cosmetic surgery cosmetic. Dr. Taban, board certified oculoplastic surgeon in Beverly Hills and Santa Barbara, sheds light on the common misconceptions relating to the … Read more
As we get older, so does our skin. Unfortunately, the aging process can produce some not-so-glamorous effects, including fine lines, wrinkles, and droopy eyelids. The upper eyelids become heavy, which can cause your natural creases to fade. However, there are a few different treatment options that can diminish the effects of sagging eyelids. Before turning … Read more
Whether it’s a sudden onset of symptoms or something that you’ve been dealing with for quite some time, treating your facial paralysis or eyelid paralysis can be a very difficult and stressful thing for most patients. Fortunately Beverly Hills oculoplastic surgeon, Dr. Mehryar (Ray) Taban, offers several different treatment options that can help you recover from your … Read more
Getting older can be very difficult for some of us, especially when the effects of age are so easily noticeable on our skin and face. A main contributor to an aging face is the loss of fat that occurs over time. Think of it this way: When a balloon is full of air, it looks … Read more
