Oculoplastic surgery in Costa Rica
Oculoplastic surgery is a medical specialty within the branch of eye surgery. This means that oculoplastic surgeons are first and foremost eye specialists.
Treatments to eliminate bags under the eyes in Costa Rica: Buen Día national TV Channel 7
Bags and dark circles under the eyes can make a person look older than they are. Therefore, they are a real cause for concern for many individuals, regardless of gender.
Treatment for inverted eyelashes (entropion)
Entropion is a common medical condition in which the eyelashes turn inward and rub against the surface of the eye. It is caused by laxity of the eyelid tissues and poor function of the lower eyelid retractor muscles. Patients with entropion have constant irritation of the affected eye, tearing, and a foreign body sensation. The…
What is the best way to eliminate cysts and benign tumors around the eyes?
Benign eyelid tumors are very frequent in children and adults. They can be solid or cystic in nature and may produce symptoms such as itching and irritation or may be asymptomatic. An eyelid tumor should be removed if the patient is bothered by it or if the doctor wants to rule out malignancy. In either…
Upper eyelid blepharoplasty with local anesthesia: a safe and painless operation
Eyelid lift is a very common procedure done by oculoplastic surgeons. It consists of removing skin and creating a youthful upper eyelid crease. This is an outpatient operation that takes about 45 minutes and may be done under mild sedation or local anesthesia. There are several advantages of performing an upper blepharoplasty with local…
Use of skin grafts for correction of eyelid scarring
Eyelid scarring may be a consequence of trauma or may appear as a complication of cosmetic eyelid surgery. Whatever the cause, the biggest problem with this condition is the inability to dose the eye properly, which results in severe dryness and a high risk of corneal damage. The simplest way to correct this problem is…
Brow lift vs. eyelift… what is the difference?
Excess tissue hanging over the lashes may indicate excessive laxity of the eyelid skin, or it may be a sign of a droopy brow. Making the correct diagnosis is of paramount importance, since a wrong diagnosis may lead to erroneous treatment, subsequent complications, and unhappy patients. When the problem proves to be excess skin and…
What is the best treatment for a droopy eyelid? Buen Día national TV Channel 7
A droopy eyelid, also known as ptosis, is a prevalent condition that affects the upper eyelids and results in a noticeable asymmetry in their position.
How to treat eyelid and facial scars
Most often, facial scars form due to trauma or a burn accident. They can also appear as a consequence of unwanted inflammation or an infection in the skin after a plastic surgery procedure. Whatever the cause, facial scars, especially those that appear around the eyes, can cause significant aesthetic and functional impairment. Eyelid scars, in…
What’s the best way to treat eyelid wrinkles?
Wrinkles are inevitable, but there are many ways to prevent, or even postpone, their onset and decrease their appearance. Eyelid wrinkles appear sooner than any other wrinkle in the face because of the delicate structure of eyelid skin. These wrinkles called expression lines may emerge upon animation, or they can be present at rest (true…
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