Under eye bags are usually associated with a lack of sleep. Yet there’s more to eye bags than that. The downward pull of gravity is a major factor in the appearance of under eye bags. With age, the muscles surrounding the eyes weaken with gravity. Due to this lack of support, the skin starts to… Read More »
Certain eye symptoms cause patients to come in to Dr. Tresley’s Northbrook office. They usually don’t know these symptoms are related to thyroid eye disease. Symptoms could include persistent eye dryness, redness, eyelid swelling, and eyelid retraction (eyelids are higher than normal). In some cases, double vision and difficulties in opening or closing the eyes… Read More »
So you’ve successfully gotten rid of your crow’s feet, nasolabial folds, and jowls. But you still have sagging skin and wrinkles on your forehead? Below are four easy, yet effective, steps to a line-free forehead and transforming your brows into a pair that is the envy of others. Give your brows time to grow. Having… Read More »
Many patients are surprised to learn that subtle changes in their brows can make a significant impact on their overall look. At Dr. Tresley’s practice, there are various options for lifting your brows and giving you back a younger, more well rested appearance. Injectables for a quick fix Injectables such as Botox and Dysport that… Read More »
Our eyebrows tend to droop and sag as we age. Sleep deprivation, stress, and chronic fatigue can also contribute to sagging. Plus, drooping eyebrows tend to create worry lines in the forehead. The combination can work together to make us look angry or tired all the time. Exercise can slow your eyebrow sagging, but to… Read More »
Baggy, sagging eyelids are a result of the march of time. As we age, our skin loses its elasticity. On the eyelids, this lack of elasticity causes them to droop. Sometimes the drooping can be so bad that it impacts the person’s vision. Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, makes your eyelids look like they did before… Read More »
Aside from providing cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid surgery, Dr. Tresley and the rest of the staff at our Chicago practice are top-notch injectable providers. An increasing number of our patients are seeking injectables to restore their youthful glow without the downtime and higher costs of surgery. Amongst facial fillers, Juvederm is one of the most… Read More »
We occasionally have patients, both women and men, who come in complaining of excessive tearing. Aside from seeking treatment, they also want to know the causes of their condition. Does it have to do with lack of sleep? Perhaps an adverse side effect from a medication they’re taking? Below is an outline of what you… Read More »
As you’ve grown older have you started to notice a loss of facial volume, especially in your cheeks? The signs of gravity and age are often most visible in the face, causing skin here to sag and droop over time. Radiesse is just one of many dermal fillers that works by replenishing lost volume and… Read More »
No matter what the reason that you’ve decided to undergo surgery – there is always a potential for scarring. This is true even with the best, most-experienced plastic surgeon in the room. The fact is that some patients are just more predisposed to surgical scarring than others. It is important to realize this prior to… Read More »
