Malar Mounds and Festoons are terms used to describe the skin folds and swelling of the lower eyelid and cheek which form as a result of years of sun damage and underlying forces under the skin caused by contrasting muscle action. Festoons, along with lower eyelid bags, can make us appear tired or sick even […]
Exercise is a wonderful way to keep our bodies and brains healthy. Many patients who come to me for help with laser eyelid or eyebrow surgery exercise as a regular part of their lives. After consulting with me though, they understand that they’ll need to reduce their exertion and not exercise during the after-surgery recovery […]
As we age, changes occur in the areas around our eyes. Fullness can occur in both the upper eyelid and the lower eyelids. This fullness can make a person appear tired, sick or old to other people. Many people with these changes often hear comments like, “You look tired. Are you OK?” You may feel […]
As we age our skin changes in ways we often wish it wouldn’t. Brown spots and wrinkles form, making our skin look old, tired and less healthy. What causes skin aging and wrinkles, and how can we prevent them? The number one cause of skin aging and wrinkles is ultraviolet (UV) light exposure from the […]
Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane®, Juvederm® and Belotero® have been a wonderful tool for doctors and their patients seeking facial rejuvenation. They can be used to fill in wrinkles, levitate deep lines and fix deeper skin folds. When used in special ways, they can help the rebuild sunken parts of the face such as […]
Patients often ask what they can do to help improve their appearance as they age. I explain that loss of facial volume over time contributes greatly to an aged appearance, and the restoration of lost facial volume can be dramatic in changing a person’s appearance in a powerful yet natural way. One of the products […]
Patients often ask me if there is a non-medical, “natural” remedy for malar bags and eyelid Festoons. To answer this question, we need to first understand what the underlying causes are of malar bags and eyelid Festoons. Understanding Malar Mounds and Festoons Malar Mounds and Festoons are skin folds, edema of the lower eyelid and […]
Did you ever wonder why women intrinsically wear lipstick and eye shadow? Is it all only cultural, or is there some deeper scientific meaning to this? A scientific study was done and showed people two images of a person. One looked like a woman and the other looked like a man. It turns out the […]
Today we’re going to talk about sunscreen and ways to protect our skin from sun damage. In another Medical Minute, I spoke about needing protection against both damaging types of Ultraviolet or UV rays. SPF (the number you see on your sunscreen bottles) is an acronym for Sun Protection Factor. It primarily measures protection against […]
Today we’re going to talk about the sun and the ways it affects our body. When the sun shines down on the earth and warms us, it contains a number of different types of light rays. Some of the light rays allow our bodies to make Vitamin D, which is an important nutrient for our […]
Dr. Scheiner and his patient, Cindy, discuss his RESET treatment with KSAT.
People looking to have cosmetic surgery or a cosmetic procedure done often don’t know the right questions to ask to ensure they’ll get the care and results they desire. We tend to inherently trust doctors, but there are times when it’s necessary to dig a little deeper and ask important questions to make sure your […]
