Latisse Approved by FDA

Posted Okay, so for anyone who’s been following news about Latisse (a drug that makes your eyelashes grow thicker and longer), you probably already know that it was approved by the FDA in December 2008. It’s now being offered all over the US, only available at certified medical clinics since it’s a drug that requires a prescription and the assistance of a medical professional. Prices...
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Scarring after Blepharoplasty

Posted In most cases, the incision during upper eyelid blepharoplasty is placed in a natural crease thereby resulting in a scar that is barely visible. However, in some cases, the incision may not heal properly or it may extend beyond the natural crease, making it visible whether the eye is open or closed. A visible scar may also be due to its width. Cosmetics may provide adequate camoflauge if it is...
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The Ideal Eyelid

Posted Did you know that there is an “ideal” eyelid? Considered to be the most aesthetically pleasing, the “ideal” eyelid is one that is positioned just below the iris, at the top, while the lower lid should rest just above the bottom of the coloured part of the eye. While looking straight ahead, no white should be seen above or below the iris. Sagging upper eyelids tend to cover...
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Eyelash Lengthener

Posted Lush eyelashes are the ultimate fashion statement. Youthful, flirty, and sexy, it’s no wonder that for women, mascara is the most used cosmetic product. But it can be tiring to put on everyday, making sure it’s clump and smudge free. Gunky lashes are a definite turn off, but how else can you get that long and thick fringe? Don’t go for the falsies. Try Latisse, an eyelash...
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A Little History

Posted Blepharoplasty has been around for a long time. In fact, surgical treatment of the eyelids has been around since Ancient Rome. In the first century, there are records of surgery performed by the Roman, Aulus Cornelius Celus, who attempted to relax the upper eyelids. Today, blepharoplasty is the technical term for surgery targeting defects of the eyelids, whether it be cosmetic or functional....
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What Eyelid Surgery Can’t Do

Posted Eyelid surgery is designed for sagging around the eyes and droopy eyelids. It can also create a “double eyelid” (a crease in the upper eyelid). However, blepharoplasty does not correct the following problems: crow’s feetdark rings around the eyessagging around the eyebrows. These problems are better treated with other cosmetic procedures. Crow’s feet can be treated with...
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