Wouldn’t it be fantastic to wake up with radiant, glowing eyes instead of looking tired and bleary-eyed with dark circles to match? But because of sleep deprivation, late-night partying, or simply because of aging, achieving the goal of waking up fresh-faced with bright, youthful-looking eyes seems to be more of a challenge. Hello, wrinkles and Continue Reading >>
What is Blepharoplasty?
Have you noticed your upper eyelids starting to droop as you age? Do you struggle with excess fat pockets under the eyes making you look tired? Is skin laxity around the eyes actually starting to impair your vision? Fortunately, there is a solution to these issues. In a procedure known as a blepharoplasty, or eye lift, Continue Reading >>
Treating Under Eye Circles in Dark Skin Tones
Under eye bags and dark circles can make a person appear older and more tired than they truly are. While we have many therapies available to treat under eye circles, such as chemical peels and laser treatments, some are not necessarily suitable for patients with darker skin tones as they may effect the skin’s pigmentation. Continue Reading >>
Time for an Eyelift?
Our eyes can make us look vibrant, alert, and youthful. Unfortunately, the eyes are one of the first areas that begin to show signs of aging. The eyes are a central feature in expressing our non-verbal communication. If the eyes appear sad or tired, people may infer that you feel that way even if you Continue Reading >>
Is Blepharoplasty Right For You?
We’ve all had someone come up to us and ask, “Are you OK? You look tired!” at some point or another. For some, though, that is a daily occurrence. For people suffering from loose, baggy skin around the eyes, it is nearly impossible to look well rested. If you always look tired and no amount Continue Reading >>
Bigger, Brighter Eyes With Botox
Are sagging upper eyelids causing your eyes to look much smaller than they actually are? Using Botox around the eyes can correct this problem. Injecting Botox into the muscles that pull the eyebrows down can actually lift the brows and upper eyelid to stop the drooping. Botox is also great for erasing the crow’s feet Continue Reading >>
Non-Surgical Eye Lift At Carolina Facial Plastics
Did you know that one of the earliest areas on our face to show signs of aging is our eyes? Think of it this way—when we’re young, our face is round, full of volume and shaped like a smooth grape. As we age, our faces lose volume that contribute to sagging skin, wrinkles, and hallows. Continue Reading >>
Early Signs of Aging in African Americans
It’s a well-known fact that Caucasian skin is more prone to wrinkles at an earlier age as opposed to African American skin. However, the same cannot be said for the skin around the eyes. In fact, according to new research, the fragile skin around the outer corners of the eyes in African American men and women tend Continue Reading >>
Unique Considerations for an Upper Blepharoplasty or Eyelid Lift in Males
The eyes are one of the first areas on the face that begin to show signs of aging. The eyes are central in our non-verbal communication and tired aged eyes can create a discord on how we feel on the inside (young and energetic) and how we look on the outside (aged and tired). As Continue Reading >>
How Does a Charlotte Facial Cosmetic Surgeon Make the Eyes Look Better After an Upper Blepharoplasty (Eyelift)
The eyes are typically the first area to show signs of aging, but this can be dramatically improved by an upper blepharoplasty (eyelift). As a Charlotte facial cosmetic surgeon, I have had many patients seeking upper eyelid rejuvenation, but they do not understand what the procedure entails. I believe the appearance of the eyes are Continue Reading >>
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