October brings with it more than pumpkin lattes and cozy evenings. For those who have been considering eyelid surgery, this month presents a rare opportunity to align timing, lifestyle, and results in one perfect package. Dubbed Blephtober, the season has become the ideal window to schedule blepharoplasty, the procedure that refreshes and rejuvenates the eyes … Read More »
Your eyes are often considered the windows to your soul, yet they can also betray signs of fatigue, heaviness, or age. Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, offers a solution to rejuvenate and enhance the appearance of your eyes, leading to a fresher, more youthful look. If you’re bothered by droopy eyelids, puffiness, or under-eye bags, blepharoplasty … Read More »
Having droopy eyelids is quite common, with about 13.7 percent of the population dealing with this condition. The eyelids are often the first signs of aging, as the eyelid skin is thin and delicate; as we lose collagen, the thin tissues around the eye are the first to show collagen loss. Eyelid sagging becomes more … Read More »
Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is quickly becoming one of the most commonly requested facial surgeries by men. Whether it’s for functionality purposes, due to drooping eyelids that obstruct vision, or cosmetic reasons to achieve a more awake appearance, eyelid surgery can help to address early signs of aging and correct wrinkles, loose skin, dark circles, … Read More »
Do your eyelids feel heavy and overworked? As we age, our eyelids can appear saggier than we once remember them to be. Many times, clients come into Azul believing that their eyes appear aged and no longer feel like themselves. With advancements in surgical techniques, Azul can rectify any eyelid concerns with Blepharoplasty. Blepharoplasty is … Read More »
Eyelid surgery is a popular cosmetic procedure that can enhance your appearance in many ways. It can make you look younger, more rested and refreshed. Eyelid surgery can help if you have droopy upper or lower lids, folds or bags under the eyes. At Azul, Drs. Flaharty, Padilla and Yee are experts in eyelid surgery- … Read More »
While wearing masks during the pandemic, we’ve seen more clearly than ever just how pivotal the eyes are to our appearance. For many of us, that is the primary facial feature that people have seen for almost two years. The tissue around the eyes is some of the most delicate on the body and the … Read More »
“Be careful, you’ll poke your eye out” This is the classic statement I remember my mom telling my brother and me as we grew up. We were two rambunctious little boys who were always climbing or throwing things at each other. During my ophthalmology residency, I spent many a night repairing eyes that had been … Read More »
By Dr. Maximilian Padilla Bumps frequently appear upon the eyelids. These eyelid lesions can pop up overnight or can slowly grow for years. They can be big, or small, and come in a multitude of colors. In my career, I have started to classify bumps of the eyelids into three categories: Suspicious, low suspicion, and … Read More »
By Dr. Maximilian Padilla The other day I started to paint a portrait of my one-year-old nephew and as I sketched out the outline and features of his face I remembered back to my undergraduate years. One of my favorite art professors taught a portrait painting class in which we learned about the ratios of … Read More »
