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Blepharoplasty is often performed on people who have droopy eyelids, bags under their eyes, or wrinkles in their upper lids. The surgery...
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Eyes Defined
- May 7
- 8 min
Don't let your ptosis hold you back from looking and feeling your best
What is ptosis? Ptosis is a condition in which the eyelid droops or falls. The condition can be caused by a number of factors, including...
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Eyes Defined
- May 1
- 3 min
The 7 benefits of botox for forehead wrinkles
1. Botox is a natural, purified protein that relaxes the muscles in the forehead Botox is a natural, purified protein that temporarily...
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Eyes Defined
- Apr 30
- 2 min
How to stop blepharospasm and get your life back
1. What is blepharospasm and what are the symptoms Blepharospasm is a condition characterized by the involuntary twitching or spasms of...
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Eyes Defined
- Apr 3
- 2 min
How to choose a surgeon for your blepharoplasty
1. Do your research - ask friends, family, and colleagues for referrals When it comes to finding a qualified oculoplastic surgeon,...
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Eyes Defined
- Feb 8
- 3 min
Lower eyelid retraction repair - what causes it and how to treat it!
Eyelid retraction is a malpositioning of the eyelid that can affect the lower eyelid, the upper eyelid, or both together. It occurs when...
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Eyes Defined
- Jan 17
- 3 min
How to have an Almond Eye or Fox Eye without surgery
People with a classic almond eye (which is also known as doe eyes) have a natural upward lift to the outer corner of their eye. The lift...
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Eyes Defined
- Dec 4, 2021
- 4 min
Why is my eyelid twitching?
Ocular Myokymia is a condition that is a common cause of eyelid twitching. It results in the spasm of the ,muscle around the eye called...
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Eyes Defined
- Oct 24, 2021
- 2 min
PDO COG Thread Lift - the non surgical face lift
What is a COG thread lift? This is a facelift done without surgery to lift and tighten the skin of the face, It is known as the 'no blade...
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Eyes Defined
- Oct 1, 2021
- 3 min
Congenital ptosis - droopy eyelids in babies and children
A droopy eyelid in a child that presents at birth or in the first year of life is known as congenital ptosis. It is usually not...
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Eyes Defined
- Sep 1, 2021
- 2 min
How much does blepharoplasty cost?
The cost of blepharoplasty in the UK varies depending on whether one eye requires surgery or both. The upper eyelids tend to cost from...
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Eyes Defined
- Aug 1, 2021
- 2 min
Non surgical brow lift - filler or botox?
How much is a non surgical brow lift? The are now multiple options for an eyebrow or eyelid lift. Whilst the most long lasting treatment...
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Eyes Defined
- Jul 2, 2021
- 3 min
Fillers for men? We look at the growing trend and the top 3 areas to treat
Attractiveness is a concept associated with symmetry, harmony of the facial features and overall harmony. An attractive male face gives a...
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Eyes Defined
- Jun 11, 2021
- 6 min
Ptosis surgery and the different types of ptosis
Ptosis surgery is the medical name given to repair a droopy eyelid. This can give a sleepy and tired appearance as well as block vision.
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Eyes Defined
- Apr 2, 2021
- 3 min
Private Cataract Surgery Recovery tips and what to expect
Cataract surgery recovery is fast. The discomfort in the eye should settle in a few days.
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Eyes Defined
- Mar 21, 2021
- 1 min
Eyelid surgery - Plastic surgeon or oculoplastic surgeon?
Oculoplastic surgeons are ophthalmologists who have undertaken training focused entirely on the eyes and the eyelids.
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Eyes Defined
- Mar 12, 2021
- 4 min
Monovision cataract surgery or multifocal intraocular lenses?
Monovision cataract surgery is a technique to reduce the dependance on glasses and contact lenses.
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Eyes Defined
- Mar 5, 2021
- 4 min
Multifocal intraocular lenses or monofocal in cataract surgery?
A multi focal intraocular lens is a lens implant used during cataract surgery with the aim to give good distance, intermediate & near vision
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Eyes Defined
- Feb 26, 2021
- 5 min
Droopy eyelid and ptosis surgery - what you need to know
If your eyelids are droopy, blocking your vision or are giving you a tired appearance ptosis surgery may be indicated. This is an operation.
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Eyes Defined
- Feb 19, 2021
- 6 min
Brow lift, forehead lift, endoscopic lift- the full picture
Eye brow lift surgery is performed when the eye brow is droopy. The drooping cause an overhang of upper eyelid skin over the lashes
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