Nov 11, 2016 | Blog, BOTOX injections
The oculoplastic surgeons of Eyesthetica in Los Angeles primarily use the cosmetic injectable known as Botox for anti-aging purposes. (The neuromodulator works by relaxing the facial muscles that contract and form wrinkles and lines.) But some cosmetic practices are...
Oct 28, 2016 | Blog, Eyelid Surgery
Ptosis is the drooping or sagging of an area of the body. Eyelid ptosis, which can affect one or both of the eyelids, can be divided into several categories but to simplify is broken down into two categories: congenital or acquired. Here, the team at Eyesthetica...
Oct 14, 2016 | Blog, Eye Health
According to leading eye experts — like the oculoplastic surgeon team at Los Angeles area Eyesthetica and the American Academy of Ophthalmology — the choices you make about your diet and lifestyle affect the health and wellness of your eyes. Eating healthy and...
Sep 30, 2016 | Blog, Eye Health
As mentioned in our last blog post, the Eyesthetica team believes that the most important qualities in your oculoplastic surgeon should be his or her experience and training. What we did not mention in that post is that for some patients, it can be difficult to find a...
Sep 16, 2016 | Blog, Eyelid Surgery
If you are considering eyelid surgery in Los Angeles to reverse the signs of aging, the cost is an important factor. The information surrounding eyelid surgery costs can be confusing, though; a quick Internet search of the topic may prove inconclusive. To set the...
Sep 2, 2016 | Blog, BOTOX injections, Dermal Fillers
One of the best ways to counteract wrinkles, fine lines, and loss of facial volume (without putting in a lot of time or funds) is with injections of Botox or dermal fillers. However, one drawback of non-surgical anti-aging treatment with these products is that the...
Aug 19, 2016 | Blog, Eye Health
If you have perused the news at all in the past six months, you’ve probably seen a headline about Zika, a virus that is spreading through Mexico, Brazil, and other South American countries. The virus, which is transmitted through mosquito bites and unprotected sexual...
Aug 5, 2016 | Blog, Eye Health
Normally, the upper and lower eyelids close together tightly over the eyeball, shielding it from external damage and halting the evaporation of the tears (which keep the eye lubricated). However, ectropion and entropion are two conditions that prevent the eyelids from...
Jul 22, 2016 | Blog, Eye Health
The team at Eyesthetica recently read a startling report from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). According to the NIH, Americans’ eye health is expected to steadily decline over the next 35 years, and a record number of people will suffer from visual impairment...
Jul 8, 2016 | Blog, Eye Health
Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder affecting the thyroid, the butterfly-shaped gland in the throat that produces hormones that regulate metabolism. The disorder is a subject of interest for the Los Angeles oculoplastic surgeons at Eyesthetica, due to its (often...
