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 »
Aging isn’t altogether terrible. Even the development of a few lines and wrinkles doesn’t typically cause panic in the average person. Concern tends to arise only when tissue changes make the face look different than it used to. This often happens first around the eyes because the tissue here is quite delicate. Here, when tissue … Read More »
Eyelid surgery has been on the rise for the past several years. Why? There are a few reasons. Among them is the fact that the eyes are a focal point of the face; a focal point that indicates age and our emotions. When the eyes look droopy and hooded, so does the face. Many people … Read More »
