The eyes are the focal point of the face, and the shape of the eyelid has the greatest impact on the aesthetics of a person’s face. Many patients undergo eyelid surgery to improve the cosmetic appearance of the eye so that it looks more attractive, youthful, or less tired. Unfortunately, there are many doctors who … Read more
What is Mohs Surgery? Mohs surgery is a micrographic surgery that effectively removes cancerous skin cells while sparing healthy cells. The surgery targets and removes the two most common types of skin cancer cells — basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas. Mohs surgery is the golden standard for removing nonmelanoma skin cells around areas with important … Read more
A stye, also referred to as a hordeolum or chalazion, is a small lump of pus that develops on either the outside or inside of the eyelid. Styes are caused by staphylococcus bacteria and are common enough that most people experience one or two of them in their lifetimes. They rarely cause serious systemic health … Read more
If you’re like many people, you may want to know more about eye shape surgery. Maybe you’d like to alter the rounded appearance of your eyes or lift your lower eyelids for a less tired appearance. People who undergo eye shape surgery, especially under the care of an experienced surgeon who’s published extensively on the … Read more
You may think that eyelid ptosis (sagging or droopiness) is an aesthetic problem that merely affects your appearance. However, if you have this condition, you know that eyelid ptosis can cause a myriad of other issues, including vision problems and physical discomfort. That’s why surgery for droopy eyelids – eyelid ptosis surgery – is often … Read more
It’s commonly believed that facial rejuvenation procedures all involve surgery. However, Los Angeles oculoplastic surgeon Dr. Mehryar “Ray” Taban, an expert in rejuvenating the appearance of the eyes, wants you to know that a range of non-surgical procedures, including dermal fillers and neuromodulators, is available. If you think you’d benefit from eyelid rejuvenation, Dr. Taban … Read more
A major reason that you can appear older than you are is the appearance of your eyes, particularly the eyelids. For example, two particular conditions, dark circles under the eyes or sunken eyes (hollow-looking upper eyelids) are notorious for this, as each is related to the loss of skin volume around the eye. Oculoplastic surgeon … Read more
Blepharoplasty is the medical term for medical or cosmetic eyelid surgery. It’s a popular procedure that continues to gain in stature because it helps rejuvenate a tired and aging appearance caused by droopy eyelids. Cosmetic eyelid surgery is a delicate, complex procedure that requires the oculoplastic surgeon to possess unsurpassed training and knowledge as well … Read more
Imagine having to do 20,000 sit ups or write 20,000 words a day every day—never a day off to rest and recover. The stomach muscles or fingers would get tired, cramp up, and eventually break down. Yet, that’s how many times per day the levator muscles are estimated to repeatedly lift a person’s eyelids every … Read more
The prospect of surgery is daunting, and it’s no different with cosmetic surgery, especially if you’re thinking of undergoing plastic surgery on the eyes. At TabanMD in Beverly Hills, many of our patients are concerned about the chances of painful or undesirable side effects from a cosmetic eyelid surgery procedure. We understand. First of all, … Read more
