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
As an individual goes through the stages of aging, the skin will begin to lose elasticity and start to develop a saggy appearance. Other visual signs of aging appear in the form of wrinkles and fine lines on the face. These signs of aging can appear at any moment in your lifetime and for many … Read more
Styes and chalazions are described as lumps that develop inside the eyelid or along its edge. These might be annoying or painful but are not considered to be a very serious medical condition. In most cases, they disappear on their own without any intervention. UNDERSTANDING STYES AND CHALAZIONS A chalazion (a small lump) is basically … Read more
The eyes are the most noticeable feature on anyone’s face. As a matter of fact, there is a logarithmic decrease in the attention people pay to the other features as they move their gaze away from the eyes. With so much attention placed on our eyes, having features like under eye hollows can be a … Read more
Thyroid eye disease is another name for Graves’ eye disease. An autoimmune condition, thyroid eye disease involves the thyroid glands getting attacked by the immune cells present in the body. Excessively low levels of thyroid hormones in the blood can also cause the occurrence of this disease. HOW TO KNOW YOUR SYMPTOMS INDICATE A THYROID … Read more
The brow lift, also known as the forehead lift, helps to tighten sagging eyebrows by reducing the wrinkles in the forehead and on the bridge of the nose. It reduces frown lines and creases around the eyes as well. The resulting effects of this procedure are a youthful-looking forehead and taut eyebrows. One option for … Read more
Latisse is an FDA-approved medication that lengthens your eyelashes, restores color, and makes lashes thicker. It also improves growth in places where eyelashes suffer deficiencies. It is applied topically to the base of your upper eyelashes. The medication needs to be applied nightly to achieve the desired results. The timeline of results differs from patient … Read more
There are some cases where eyelid surgery revision is necessary. Although the patient and doctor always strive to achieve the best results when it comes to eyelid surgery, there are sometimes unanticipated issues. Revision surgery can address these issues and requires a unique type of experience and expertise. Eyelid surgery revision may be needed to … Read more
Cancer is an all-too-common disease that threatens many people. It can appear in several unexpected areas of the body as well. Eyelid cancer is a specific type of skin cancer, and although it is dangerous, it is treatable. Eyelid cancer is treated with a highly specialized surgical technique. The technique is called Mohs micrographic surgery. During … Read more