As humans, we are driven to connect with one another. When we encounter another person and engage with them, our brains are constantly evaluating the other person’s face, looking for communication cues. From an early age we learn that when the corners of the mouth come up, the person we are speaking with seems to […]
As we age, our eyes undergo a number of changes. One of these involves the complex makeup of our tears. Our tears have 3 layers, with the first being the mucous layer that allows them to stick to the surface of our eyes. The second layer is the aqueous or liquid layer that bathes the […]
“I ’d absolutely recommend Dr. Scheiner to other people. Not only is he exceptionally good at what he does, but he’s very nice and kind, and that’s a rare combination in a surgeon.” Before and After Michael’s Procedures Michael is a 60-year old male who recently traveled from Sacramento, California to have three procedures done by […]
The eyes are one of the focal points of the face, but as we age our faces — and specifically our eyelids — can change. We can develop baggy lower eyelids, loose skin on our lower eyelids, wrinkles, and festoons and malar mounds. Any of these can make a person appear tired, sick, or older. […]
Sun damage to our skin and volume loss is one of the main signs of aging. Though it is often underappreciated, the upper chest is one of the first areas to be effected, especially in women. This area can be subject to a lot of sun exposure, resulting in wrinkled skin and ages spots, particularly […]
All too often, patients who have undergone facial filler placement or facial surgery will notice that their festoons and malar mounds have become more noticeable. Understanding why this happens requires a deeper understanding about the nature of festoons and malar mounds. A festoon is a medical condition in which the skin of the lower eyelid […]
Updated February 2017: Today Hugh Jackman sent out a startling tweet to his almost-7.5 million Twitter followers – his doctors found yet another basal cell carcinoma lesion on his nose. According to Jackman, his physicians have addressed the issue and remain vigilant, constantly on the lookout for more cancer cells on the actor’s skin, but […]
A recent news report detailed a new treatment for an early form of esophagus cancer called Barrett’s Esophagus. Esophageal cancer is one of the fastest growing cancers in America. It is related to chronic acid reflux, a condition which causes stomach acid to leak through a sphincter that separates the stomach from the esophagus. This […]
As I’ve written about before, I’ve seen more problems with fillers placed under the eyes than successes. The only times I’ve found fillers under the eyes to be useful is in the case of young individuals who have true hollowing under the eyes. Otherwise, the idea of “camouflaging” lower lid bags with fillers usually results […]
By Dr. Adam Scheiner Transformation Docs® is a new online television show that presents stories of people achieving major transformations in their lives, and the catalysts which stimulated that transformation. The show features world-renowned facial plastic surgeons Adam Scheiner and Richard Castellano discussing patients who’ve been moved to a new stage of being as a result […]
As I’ve written in the past, we are very social beings and we yearn to connect with one another. Unfortunately, sometimes through birth and sometimes with age, our faces can convey a message that is inconsistent with the way we feel inside. This miscommunication can occur when heavy upper lids or baggy lower lids with […]
The aging process can lead both men and women to develop dark circles under their eyes. There are a number of different things that cause these dark circles, but one of the most common causes is the shifting of fat from around the eyes to under the eyes. What Are “Bags,” And How Can They […]
