In most people’s mind, Oculoplastic Surgery deals only with cosmetic procedures to rejuvenate the eyes and face. Nevertheless, we must not forget that this surgical specialty also deals with reconstructive and functional conditions that affect many individuals.
An obstructed tear duct is a very annoying, although benign, condition that affects many individuals around the world. The main symptom of an obstruction is constant tearing from an eye or watery eyes.
When I consider the face and what constitutes a youthful and attractive look, many things come to mind. A youthful brow contour, full cheeks, smooth skin and…
Costa Rica is an important destination for medical tourism. Thousands of patients come to our country from Europe, Asia and North America each year to seek medical attention. Cosmetic surgery is another reason why foreigners come to this beautiful country.
Many people use the term facelift to refer to a global rejuvenation of the face. They think of jowls, saggy cheeks and sunken eyelids as tale-tell signs of aging. However, it is important to distinguish between a facelift and other procedures that rejuvenate the face. A facelift is NOT a procedure to rejuvenate the entire…
Ectropion is a common eyelid condition in which the eyelid margin is turned outward, leaving the surface of the eyeball exposed and vulnerable to irritants. This is different from entropion, in which the eyelid turns inward and the eyelashes rub against the eyeball (this will be covered in another blog). Entropion causes more discomfort than…
In the 80’s and 90’s the popular approach to cosmetic facial surgery was the “operated look.” This was partly due to a boom in plastic surgery amongst the Hollywood…
When considering cosmetic or reconstructive plastic surgery every patient needs to be aware of the unpredictability of the healing process. Everyone heals differently.
Facial muscles play a fundamental role in activities of which we are often unaware. Without them, we would not be able to chew our food, smile or show surprise. Most importantly, however…
In a previous blog, we discussed the importance of a pre-operative evaluation in guaranteeing the best possible outcome.
+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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