A very common feature that distinguishes people of Asian decent is the shape of their eyelids. Asians typically appear to have a single eyelid. This means that they lack the crease commonly found in non-Asian people that divide the eyelid into two parts. This is called a double eyelid.  Double eyelids are desirable since they … Read more

Eyelid cancer, though rare, is a type of cancer that can affect a person’s eyelids. This can cause a person to lose a part of their eyelid. However this can be fixed with eyelid reconstruction surgery. Most of the surgeries for the eyelid are basal cell carcinomas or squamous cell carcinomas. Before reconstruction can be … Read more

As you age, your face will begin to change and succumb to wrinkles and fine lines. As you grow older, it will become more and more difficult to hide the signs of aging from your face and as the years go by, they will become more prominent. Anti-aging creams, lotions, serums and other products can … Read more

A mid facelift is the latest method in the line of anti aging solutions. There are plenty of things to consider when you choose to undergo a mid facelift. The procedure involves tightening the facial muscles to give the face a smoother and more youthful appearance. As you age, your facial skin may begin to … Read more

Have you ever wondered why your eyelids may begin to look swollen or puffy at times? This is a result of excess fluid (edema) building up in the tissues surrounding the eye. Depending on the severity of the problem, it can either be painful or non-painful. It can affect both your lower and upper eyelids.Your … Read more

When we smile, frown, or make any other kind of facial expressions, our brain releases a chemical called acetylcholine that causes the muscles in our face to move, allowing us to make the appropriate expression.  Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter carried from the brain to the nerves and muscles of the face that help us make … Read more

Tear ducts or lacrimal sacs are responsible for draining tears from your eyes. A blocked or malfunctioning tear duct leads to the over production of tears, infection of the drainage system, or a shortage of tears. Functioning tear ducts are critical for eye health as they keep the eyeball hydrated and prevent foreign objects from … Read more

As an individual goes through the stages of aging, the skin will begin to lose elasticity and start to develop a saggy appearance. Other visual signs of aging appear in the form of wrinkles and fine lines on the face. These signs of aging can appear at any moment in your lifetime and for many … Read more

Styes and chalazions are described as lumps that develop inside the eyelid or along its edge. These might be annoying or painful but are not considered to be a very serious medical condition. In most cases, they disappear on their own without any intervention.  UNDERSTANDING STYES AND CHALAZIONS A chalazion (a small lump) is basically … Read more

The eyes are the most noticeable feature on anyone’s face. As a matter of fact, there is a logarithmic decrease in the attention people pay to the other features as they move their gaze away from the eyes. With so much attention placed on our eyes, having features like under eye hollows can be a … Read more