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Written by Dr. Ali Ghafouri Drooping eyelids may be caused by the loose and redundant skin of the upper eyelids with aging (dermatochalasis) or by the weakening of the muscles (eyelid ptosis) responsible for opening of your eyes. Droopy eyelids pose many issues for men and women, from trouble with vision restricting the field of… Read more »

Women are not the only ones who place a premium on a youthful appearance. Whether their goal is to remain competitive in the workplace, be attractive to potential romantic partners or simply feel confident in daily life, many men are pursuing plastic surgery to recapture a well-rested, energetic and attractive face. In this post, Dr.… Read more »

Every facial plastic surgery patient wants to know what he or she should and should not do to promote a smooth recovery. Dr. Ali Ghafouri and our team will provide you with post-operative instructions tailored to your individual case. But the same general do’s and don’ts apply, regardless of the chosen procedure.

Turn Back the Clock with Micro Fat Grafting Facial fat grafting is designed to correct age-related volume loss in the face using your own fat. This will result in a rejuvenated, full, youthful face. What Is Facial Fat Grafting? Facial fat grafting transplants fat (typically harvested from the patient’s abdominal area or outer or inner… Read more »

Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, is one of the most common procedures requested by Dr. Ali Ghafouri’s Asian patients. It is estimated that about 50 percent of people of Asian descent do not have a crease or fold on the upper eyelids, which may cause the eyes to appear narrower or smaller when the eyes are… Read more »

To reverse the aging process and achieve a more youthful appearance, many people turn to semi-permanent fillers, such as  Sculptra and Bellafill, which are FDA-approved, safe, and effective. These types of fillers are gaining popularity in the field of non-surgical facial rejuvenation. Before getting any cosmetic procedure, however, you need to do your research to… Read more »

Botox has long been known as a treatment for reducing facial lines and wrinkles. But did you know that the same anti-wrinkle treatment can also provide much-needed relief for chronic migraine headaches? Studies have shown promising results, and many patients have reported considerable migraine relief with Botox. Read on as Dr. Ali Ghafouri of Arizona Oculoplastic… Read more »

If you are considering blepharoplasty to restore an energetic and youthful appearance to your eyes, you have likely begun to research the procedure. Perhaps one of the first things you did was search Google. Unfortunately, not everything we read on the Internet should be trusted. There are countless myths and misconceptions about blepharoplasty, many of… Read more »

Are you beginning to notice that the area around your eyes is making you look older than you really are? Do your eyes appear tired, even on the days when you are well-rested? Despite our best skin care efforts, the eyes are usually one of the first areas of the body to show age. Fortunately,… Read more »