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Can Blepharoplasty Make Me Look Less Tired?

Although you may feel well-rested, your eyes can sometimes tell a different story. Drooping or hooded upper eyelids, dark circles, and bags under the eyes can all contribute to a tired, sad, or even angry aesthetic. These concerns can also make patients look older than they feel. Fortunately, there are techniques designed to address these aesthetic issues and restore a…

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How to Get Rid of Jowls

As we age, our skin can lose elasticity and become lax. The term “jowls” specifically refers to the development of sagging skin along the jawline and around the neck, which can obscure the contours of the face and make patients look older than they feel. Fortunately, a facelift from experienced facial plastic surgeon Dr. Albert Cytryn can help restore definition…

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What’s the Best Treatment for Wrinkles?

As the body undergoes the natural course of aging, it starts producing less collagen and our skin begins to lose the elasticity that once kept it looking youthful and fresh. Consequently, wrinkles can form on the forehead, around the mouth, under the eyes, and in several other noticeable areas. Virtually everyone develops wrinkles at some point, but they can be…

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How to Get Rid of Puffy Under-Eye Bags

The natural aging process can cause tissue and underlying muscles that support the eyelids to weaken and orbital fat to accumulate below the eyes. This usually results in puffy under-eye bags and an overall tired appearance. Other factors that may cause droopy-looking eyes include lack of sleep, genetics, sun exposure, and allergies. Luckily, there are a variety of remedies for…

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Facelift vs. Midface Lift

There are many popular facial enhancement procedures out there that can make you look years younger. For example, a facelift and midface lift are both anti-aging surgeries that can help patients achieve a more refreshed and rejuvenated appearance. If you are wondering which aesthetic option is right for you, it is important to know the differences between a facelift and…

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Why Choose an Oculoplastic Surgeon for Eyelid & Facial Surgery?

An oculoplastic surgeon, sometimes referred to as an ophthalmic plastic surgeon, is an ophthalmologist who specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery of the periorbital area and surrounding regions of the face. More specifically, this type of physician focuses on resolving aesthetic, structural, and functional issues of the eyelids, ocular orbit, tear ducts, cheeks, brow, and forehead—to name a few features. …

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Brow Lift vs. BOTOX® Brow Lift

Individuals seeking to rejuvenate their brow and forehead often wonder if brow lift surgery or a BOTOX® brow lift would be best for them. While it’s true that both treatments can help minimize signs of aging and restore a more youthful appearance throughout the region, the two techniques are quite different in the degree to which they can accomplish these…

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