When facing the inevitable fine lines and wrinkles of aging skin, as well as the deeper creases, folds, and hollows, most people think of dermal fillers, synthetic compounds designed to restore volume to the face and neck and “turn back the clock” on appearance.
Another option is fat grafting, taking fat from your body and injecting it into the areas that need a lift. It’s easy and comes with many benefits besides a younger-looking face.
At Arizona Ocular & Facial Plastic Surgery, oculofacial plastic and cosmetic surgeon Dr. Dustin Heringer often incorporates fat grafting into facelift procedures and uses the fat as […]
Thyroid eye disease (TED) is an autoimmune condition in which the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues by mistake. In this case, the immune system targets the eye muscles and fatty tissue behind the eye, which become inflamed. This inflammation can push the eyes forward, making them appear bulging, or cause the eyes and lids to become red and swollen.
When inflammation involves the eye muscles, it can cause the eyes to become misaligned, leading to double vision. In rare cases, TED can lead to blindness from pressure on the optic nerve or ulcers developing on the cornea.
TED is primarily […]
New Year’s isn’t just a time to make resolutions, it’s also a time to reevaluate priorities, workload, and all other aspects of your life.
The new year is a great time to look in the mirror and decide how to meet your aesthetic goals. If you see developing lines, wrinkles, creases, and sags across your face and aren’t happy with how they portray you to others and yourself, consider a face-lift for a fresh start.
At Arizona Ocular and Facial Plastic Surgery, oculofacial plastic and cosmetic surgeon Dr. Dustin Heringer understands how important it is to be happy with the way you […]
As you age, the thin skin on your eyelids is one of the first places to see fine lines, wrinkles, and sags. Sometimes, the sagging is so severe that the skin blocks part of your visual field.
At Arizona Ocular and Facial Plastic Surgery, oculofacial plastic surgeon Dr. Dustin Heringer and our team have the expertise to address the problem and give you back your sight. The procedure is called blepharoplasty, and here’s what you need to know about it.
Cosmetic vs. medical: two types of blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin from the upper and/or lower eyelids. With […]
It’s a sign of aging when your once-smooth forehead develops lines and wrinkles, and your brows start to shift downward, the loss of skin elasticity and muscle tone giving in to the unrelenting pull of gravity.
It’s not unusual, too, for the dips and sags to occur asymmetrically, so one brow sits higher than the other.
Dr. Dustin Heringer of Arizona Ocular & Facial Plastic Surgery in Scottsdale and Peoria, Arizona, has just the procedure to address the problems — a brow lift. And if you really want to rejuvenate the upper third of your face, he can do a blepharoplasty (eyelid […]
If you’re unhappy with the proportions of your face — specifically dull or undefined cheekbones or hollows in the cheek tissue — cheek augmentation may be just what you need. With three distinct ways of perking up your cheeks to lift your facial features, you have plenty of options for how to proceed.
Board-certified facial and oculoplastic surgeon Dr. Dustin Heringer of Arizona Ocular & Facial Plastic Surgery specializes in cheek augmentation and offers the procedure at our Scottsdale, Arizona, location. If you’re unhappy with the visible signs of aging, if you feel your cheekbones aren’t well-defined, or if you want […]
Our genes play a role in how we age, including when and how the lines and wrinkles appear on our face, neck, and hands. We have no control over this intrinsic aging.
On the other hand, we have extrinsic aging, where our environment and lifestyle choices cause our skin to age prematurely. These can be controlled to some extent. By being proactive about our skin care, we can slow the effects this type of aging has on our skin.
Dr. Dustin Heringer of Arizona Ocular & Facial Plastic Surgery in Scottsdale and Peoria, Arizona, understands how facial aging can be a deflating […]
When you start seeing fine lines and wrinkles appear on your forehead and around your eyes, your appearance may not match the younger you on the inside. Several treatments can address these problems, but which one is right for you? Should you go with Botox®, or is a brow lift more appropriate?
Dr. Dustin Heringer of Arizona Ocular & Facial Plastic Surgery in Scottsdale and Peoria, Arizona, understands how difficult it can be to look in the mirror and see an aging face that doesn’t reflect who you feel you are. He uses Botox and other injectables when the lines and […]
The skin that forms your eyelids is some of the thinnest on your body. Therefore, it’s no great surprise that the eyelids show signs of aging, including fine lines and lax, drooping skin, earlier than other parts of the face and body.
Droopy eyelids can make your entire face appear haggard, tired, or even angry, no matter what you’re actually feeling.
At Arizona Ocular & Facial Plastic Surgery, oculofacial plastic and cosmetic surgeon Dr. Dustin Heringer and his team perform blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) for their patients who want to refresh their look or who need to have the upper lids lifted for […]
Lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin all come with aging, a perfectly normal occurrence. Collagen and elastin, two proteins that give your skin strength and resiliency, are plentiful when you’re a kid, but your body starts ramping down their production around age 25. The levels diminish further with each advancing year. However, just because it’s normal doesn’t mean you have to like it or can’t do anything about it.
At Arizona Ocular & Facial Plastic Surgery, oculofacial plastic and cosmetic surgeon Dr. Dustin Heringer understands that his patients in Scottsdale and Peoria, Arizona, want to hold onto their youthful look. That’s why […]
