The skin around our eyes and on our eyelids is among the thinnest on the entire human body. This human characteristic is the same for both women and men. The “rugged” look with severely wrinkled crow’s feet and under eye areas is no longer accepted for men as attractive. That could explain why Dr. Frank […]
Like a Hollywood icon in a movie, the eyes play the leading role on your face. Most people say the eyes are the first thing they notice when meeting a new person. This is as true on the streets of L.A. or Calgary. Unfortunately, the skin around the eyes is some of the thinnest skin […]
Getting older is a normal and natural process, but some of the side effects of aging are less than desirable. One of the downsides of aging is that your skin becomes weaker and loses elasticity over time. This can affect multiple areas of your body, but it often becomes particularly noticeable around the eyes. Blepharoplasty […]
The eyes are known as “the window to the soul”, and for good reason–eyes have a big impact of the overall appearance of the face. Unfortunately, they’re also ones of the first facial feature to display the signs of aging, due to the delicate skin and constant use. Patients who suffer from puffy, sagging or […]
Do you feel like you have droopy eyelids and wonder whether or not you might need eyelid surgery? The following information will help you decide if having elective blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, is the right choice for you. What Causes Droopy Eyelids? Droopy eyelids are in part caused by age. During your late thirties and […]
While the world of plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures may invoke images of scalpels, bandages and long hospitals stays, advances in technology offer alternatives to traditional, invasive techniques. There are a number of cosmetic procedures available that can be performed in a matter of hours (or sometimes, even minutes) and require little recovery time. Here […]
Blepharoplasty, commonly referred to as eyelid surgery or an eyelid lift, can rejuvenate puffy, sagging or tired-looking eyes by removing excess fat, skin and muscle from the upper and/or lower eyelids. The procedure may also tighten eyelid muscles or tissue. Eyelid surgery may be performed for cosmetic reasons, or to improve vision by lifting droopy […]
Cosmetic Surgery is an extremely personal decision for any patient, and one which should be discussed thoroughly with your surgeon beforehand. Patients are always concerned about looking natural, and experiencing a comfortable procedure. Cosmetic surgery is customizable and can be done to suit a patient’s specific needs and desires. The list below covers some of […]
Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, rejuvenates tired-looking eyes to make them appear more youthful and refreshed. The procedure removes excess fat and skin from the upper and/or lower eyelids through several discreet incisions. Dr. Frank offers eyelid surgery to patients in Calgary AB and nearby areas, including Cochrane, Airdrie, Chestermere, and Okotoks. Contact Dr. […]