Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there was an easier way to get thicker eyelashes? Well, there certainly is one and it is called Latisse. Latisse is a prescription drug approved by the FDA in 2008 to use on eyelashes. It is made from a chemical called bimatoprost that is used to treat glaucoma. Latisse is … Read more

Over the passage of time and primarily due to age, the eyebrows can begin to sag. What this results in is an appearance that can appear to be more negative, even when you do not mean to be. Such a facial expression can hamper your social experiences and make other people not be able to … Read more

Entropion is a situation in which the skin and eyelashes come in contact with the eye surface because the eyelid turns inward. This condition can lead to severe discomfort and irritation if it isn’t taken care of in a timely manner. Those who suffer from entropion may have their eyelids in this position for almost … Read more

A very common feature that distinguishes people of Asian decent is the shape of their eyelids. Asians typically appear to have a single eyelid. This means that they lack the crease commonly found in non-Asian people that divide the eyelid into two parts. This is called a double eyelid.  Double eyelids are desirable since they … Read more

Eyelid cancer, though rare, is a type of cancer that can affect a person’s eyelids. This can cause a person to lose a part of their eyelid. However this can be fixed with eyelid reconstruction surgery. Most of the surgeries for the eyelid are basal cell carcinomas or squamous cell carcinomas. Before reconstruction can be … Read more

As you age, your face will begin to change and succumb to wrinkles and fine lines. As you grow older, it will become more and more difficult to hide the signs of aging from your face and as the years go by, they will become more prominent. Anti-aging creams, lotions, serums and other products can … Read more

A mid facelift is the latest method in the line of anti aging solutions. There are plenty of things to consider when you choose to undergo a mid facelift. The procedure involves tightening the facial muscles to give the face a smoother and more youthful appearance. As you age, your facial skin may begin to … Read more

Have you ever wondered why your eyelids may begin to look swollen or puffy at times? This is a result of excess fluid (edema) building up in the tissues surrounding the eye. Depending on the severity of the problem, it can either be painful or non-painful. It can affect both your lower and upper eyelids.Your … Read more

When we smile, frown, or make any other kind of facial expressions, our brain releases a chemical called acetylcholine that causes the muscles in our face to move, allowing us to make the appropriate expression.  Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter carried from the brain to the nerves and muscles of the face that help us make … Read more

Tear ducts or lacrimal sacs are responsible for draining tears from your eyes. A blocked or malfunctioning tear duct leads to the over production of tears, infection of the drainage system, or a shortage of tears. Functioning tear ducts are critical for eye health as they keep the eyeball hydrated and prevent foreign objects from … Read more