Many people have droopy eyelids which become more pronounced in old age. Some people can compensate for ptosis by raising their forehead muscles. It can make them tired and also they may lose peripheral vision in the upper field of gaze. In children, if droopy eyelid is blocking the vision, it may result in amblyopia. […]
Eyelid Surgery: Decide If This Is The Right Solution For You
December 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
If you are considering eyelid surgery due to ptosis, or droopy eyelids, you should first make sure that you are a candidate. If it turns out that you are not, you should consider other treatments that have similar results to this procedure. Either way, you should be aware that insurance providers often cover any kind […]
Eyelid Surgery Basics
December 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty is a surgical option which helps to repair droopy eyelids through the removal of excess skin, fat, and muscle. As we age, our eyelids stretch, causing the supporting muscles to weaken. As a result, excess fat deposits form around the eyelids, causing sagging eyebrows, drooping upper lids, and bags under the […]
BLEPHAROPLASTY SURGERY
December 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Blepharoplasty is the name of a type of cosmetic plastic surgery which is done for eyelids. This cosmetic mode surgery is intended to recover from a droopy or eyelid that it involves in removing fatty or baggy skin from the upper and lower eyelids. May people especially women are suffering from getting aged due to […]
Treatment, prevention and next steps towards a perfect lower eyelid
July 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The post talks about the perfect eyelid and explains that the best cure is prevention. Avoid harsh chemicals, environments and other factors that adversely affect your skin. Besides prevention, I assume that after so many years of pervention, simple “wear and tear” from aging takes its tolls. Dr Haworth then suggests dietary supplements and also […]
Ptosis Surgery Video Blepharoplasty
May 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Ptosis surgery, also known as blepharoplasty performed by Dr. John Martin. This video is about 12 minutes long and as with most eyelid surgery videos, it is graphic. He shows different techniques used. Dr. Martin also demonstrates the use of various tools. Ptosis Surgery can be performed during childhood for congenital ptosis, but sometimes the […]
