Most first impressions start with the eyes, but impressions can be deceiving for those suffering with dropping, puffy or hooded eyes. Excess skin around the eyelids can make the eyes look tired or angry. Significant sagging around the eyelids can also interfere with vision. Just ask Athena Thompson, who recently underwent eyelid surgery, also referred to as blepharoplasty, to combat the uncomfortable effects of her hooded eyelids. ‘The skin above my eye drooped so much you couldn’t see the crease on my eyelid,’ she says. ‘My lids felt heavy, I could no longer apply eyeshadow, and I could feel the skin of my upper eyelid lying against my lashes. I […]

No it isn’t preparation for a Holiday Party, it is the terms used for those nasty bags that appear under our eyes. In an article titled, “Understanding Festoons and How to Treat them,” by Adam J. Scheiner, MD that was posted on the Doctors, Dr. Scheiner describes the different approaches to treating those nasty bags. The latest technology to get Relief from Festoons is by using laser as described below. “Modified laser skin resurfacing techniques offer a predictable, rapid, and safe treatment for lower eyelid festoons. Having a doctor knowledgeable and skilled in laser safety, laser use and the wound care required after the procedure are necessary to achieve the […]