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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 is Continue Reading >>

Thin Skin

The skin around the eyes is extremely delicate. Thinner than other areas, such as the cheeks and chin, it is also subject to stretching in various directions when you rub your eyes, wink, smile or carelessly smear on moisturizer. Perhaps its thinness, combined with these daily “assaults,” contributes to the periorbital skin (skin around the Continue Reading >>

Ouch, Eyelid Surgery?

The eyelids are delicate structures that protect your eye from dirt, debris, sunlight and other potentially harmful substances. They are thin layers of skin with highly tuned, fast muscles that react involuntarily. So thinking about trimming them during an eyelid surgery seems painful! Perhaps, but sometimes a little pain is well worth the results. The Continue Reading >>

Innovative Technique for Eye Support in Patients with Facial Paralysis

I have a special interest and passion for treating patients diagnosed with facial paralysis. These patients normally have many functional, aesthetic, and emotional concerns. During my training in Beverly Hills, I worked with a team of facial plastic, oculoplastic (eye plastic surgery specialist), and head and neck surgeons rehabilitating and reconstructing patients at the Facial Continue Reading >>