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…
DetailsMost 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…
DetailsWrinkles 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…
DetailsEyelid surgery is the most delicate of any plastic surgery operation. The reason lies in the fact that eyelids are complex structures and differ from any other tissue in the face. Their complexity makes them particularly vulnerable to suffer alterations in their function after an operation. Therefore, eyelid surgery claims specialists in the plastic surgery…
DetailsEvery surgeon wants to achieve excellent results in all their patients, every time. Additionally, every patient goes into the operating suite with the expectation that they will achieve a great result from the operation into which they invested time and money. Nevertheless, once in a while, things don’t go the way we wish. Plastic surgery…
DetailsBags and dark circles under the eyes make a person look tired and fatigued. This issue is not an uncommon one. Bags and dark circles under the eyes are one of the most common reasons for consulting with a plastic surgeon, dermatologist, or eyelid specialist. A patient with bags and dark circles may feel great…
DetailsHigh, voluminous cheekbones are a sign of youth. The cherubic look of a child is a reflection of a full cheek. Unfortunately, as we age and lose fat, the skin on our face begins to deflate and sag. It’s like a balloon that deflates as it loses air. With time, the skin “cover” sags under…
DetailsThe ocular manifestations of disease in the thyroid gland are quite prevalent. They are most commonly associated with an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid gland and the tissues around the eye, called Graves’ disease. Graves’ disease affects middle-aged women more frequently, although men are also affected. Thyroid eye disease (TED) may cause eye problems…
DetailsLower eyelid surgery is one of the most rewarding of all facial plastic surgery procedures. It can completely change the tired look of a person and improve their whole appearance by rejuvenating the face and taking years off. Eyelid surgeons can remove bags, dark circles and reverse the worn-out look of aged eyelids. However, lower…
DetailsEyelid surgery is not only about aesthetic improvement. Eyelid plastic surgeons, called oculoplastic surgeons, perform dozens of procedures that have a functional rather than an aesthetic objective. The anatomy of the eyelids is exceptionally intricate, and effective eyelid surgery requires a thorough knowledge of this anatomy, especially when referring to reconstructive procedures. Eyelid surgeons, therefore,…
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+506 7032-5570
Abraham Gómez, MD
Hospital Clínica Bíblica, Omega Building, 2nd floor
Loras Medical, Torre Las Loras, main floor
+506 7032-5570
Abraham Gómez, MD
Hospital Clínica Bíblica, Omega Building, 2nd floor
Loras Medical, Torre Las Loras, main floor
ARTE FACIAL
ARTE FACIAL
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