Graves’ Disease, Thyroid Orbitopathy, or thyroid eye disease, is an autoimmune inflammatory disorder of uncertain etiology. The disease affects the tissues of the orbit, like eyelids and extraocular muscles, as well as other tissues surrounding the eyes. Patients with this disorder often have an associated thyroid abnormality, which may manifest either before, during, or after … Read more
According to recently released figures from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, blepharoplasty was the fourth most popular surgical cosmetic procedure of 2011. More than 147,000 blepharoplasty operations were performed in the U.S. last year, and many surgeons have seen an increase in the number of patients asking for treatment on this particular part … Read more
An upper eyelid lift (eyelift), or for those who appreciate medical terms, a “blepharoplasty,” has always been considered a cosmetic procedure to improve the appearance of the eyes. However, an eye lift can do even more for some patients. Pictured below is a patient of Dr. Taban’s following a blepharoplasty. When people get an eye … Read more
Blepharoplasty surgery is one of the most common cosmetic surgical procedure performed in the United States. This may have something to do with how available it has become in a doctor’s office. A blepharoplasty is a cosmetic procedure that can improve upper and lower eyelids that sag and wrinkle due to excess skin and aging. … Read more
What Is Revisional Ptosis Surgery? Upper eyelid ptosis (droopy eyelid) surgery is one of the most common operations performed by oculoplastic surgeons. The upper eyelid is lifted by tightening or advancing the muscle (levator muscle) responsible for lifting the upper eyelid. There are various techniques available that are used, depending on the severity of the ptosis, among … Read more
Eyelashes are an important component of eye beauty. As with many other things, they diminish and become less prominent with age. Make up (i.e. mascara) and eyelash extensions can give the illusion of thicker and longer lashes, but it is temporary. While there are many eyelash lengthening/thickening products on the market, the one that gets … Read more
Asymmetric eyebrow height is common patient complaint. It can range from being subtle to obvious. There are various causes, with nonsurgical and surgical treatment options. Causes of eyebrow asymmetry The eyebrow asymmetry could be due to congenital facial bony asymmetry, with side of the face being smaller than the other. The brow on the smaller … Read more
Article originally published by NewBeauty Magazine. For the second year in a row, the number of cosmetic procedures performed in America increased, illustrating that an uncertain economy isn’t deterring patients. A total of 13.8 million cosmetic procedures, both invasive and minimally invasive, were performed in 2011, a 5 percent increase over 2010. Reconstructive surgeries were … Read more
What is a Canthoplasty? Canthoplasty surgery is as aesthetic or functional procedure to reconstruct or reshape the lateral canthus (outer corner of the eye). Canthoplasty surgery should only be performed by surgeons with significant experience with eyelid surgery & eyelid malposition. If performed incorrectly the results can be disastrous. A variant of canthoplasty procedure is … Read more
An eyelid chalazion is simply a sty that does not go away. It is due to a blocked tear gland in the eyelid. It occurs due to a common condition called blepharitis, which cause the many tiny tear glands in the eyelids to produce thick oily secretions. Symptoms of blepharitis include ocular irritation, itching, foreign … Read more
