Treatment of Tear Duct Obstruction
An obstructed tear duct is a relatively common condition caused by multiple factors, such as hormonal changes, trauma, chronic inflammation of nasal mucosa…
ARTE FACIAL
by Abraham Gómez, M.D.
Facial Palsy
Facial paralysis is a common medical condition in which the nerve responsible for carrying signals from the brain to the facial muscles is temporarily or permanently damaged.
Hemifacial Spasm
Hemifacial spasm (HS) is another neurologic disease that causes involuntary contraction of specific muscles in the face. The spasms begin as infrequent, random movements which later become generalized and constant. These involuntary movements are only present on one side of the face, hence the term hemifacial (hemi means half). The spasms may be a manifestation of…
Benign Essential Blepharospasm
Benign essential blepharospasm (BEB) is a chronic neurological condition…
Dermal Fillers
Every face is unique but the passage of time affects us all in different ways and to varying degrees. This process of aging has an internal component and an external one.
Botulinum Toxin
Our skin plays a significant role in the appearance of our face. It may even be thought of as the canvas on a painting.
Diagnosis & Treatment of Eyelid Cancer
Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers, especially among populations with fair skin, and the eyelid is a frequent target. In fact, up to 10 percent of all skin cancers form on the eyelids.
Benign Eyelid Lesions
Eyelid tumors are prevalent. A tumor originating on the eyelid skin and surrounding tissues may be benign or may harbor malignant cells; therefore, it is crucial to distinguish between these two entities and treat them accordingly. Benign lesions may be observed or removed, depending on the patient’s preference and aesthetic concerns. On the other hand,…
Revisional Surgery & Treatment of Eyelid Retraction
Eyelid surgery is the most difficult of any facial plastic surgery procedure. The reason is that the eyelids are extremely delicate and complex structures, so any injury to these tissues, surgical or otherwise, may cause significant alterations in their anatomy and function. Eyelid surgery is so different from any other plastic surgery that a whole…
Entropion & Ectropion
Entropion and ectropion are two common conditions seen by eyelid specialists. We will briefly explain the difference between the two
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