Everyone wants to look their best and Botox can really help by erasing and reducing wrinkles. Many people opt to have Botox injected at their neighborhood nail salon or even their dentist. But even though Botox is available many places, wouldn’t you want to trust your results with a true cosmetic specialist, a trained plastic… Read More »
If you follow the aesthetic industry at all, you’ve heard about hyaluronic acid and facial fillers. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in the human body whose job is to hydrate and plump the skin. Unfortunately, it can’t overcome the decrease in collagen (the protein responsible for providing the skin’s support structure) production as… Read More »
What is a seborrheic keratosis? Seborrheic keratoses (SKs) are very common skin growths in older adults. They are brown, black, or light tan. They can be very small or as large as one inch in diameter. They are slightly elevated and can look waxy or scaly. Though unattractive, seborrheic keratoses are non-cancerous. Human skin is… Read More »
Ptosis (“toe-sis”) is an odd word with a simple definition. Ptosis is the medical term for a drooping eyelid. It refers only to the upper eyelid and it really makes someone look tired and worn out. Dr. Chandler is an expert in diagnosing the cause and surgically repairing drooping eyelids to counter the impacts of… Read More »
Today, more and more men are choosing to have various cosmetic surgery procedures to rejuvenate their appearance. This is especially true for men who feel the need to compete with younger co-workers. A man’s eyes can really age the overall face and present a tired, older impression to others. Sagging eyelids and under eye bags,… Read More »
The eyes have it. While this is a take on the usual “ayes have it” from parliamentary procedure, when it comes to the face the eyes do have it. When asked, most people say the eyes are the first thing they notice when looking at another person, particularly for the first time. This has been… Read More »
The lower eyelids and the area under the eyes work together to create one of the telltale signs of aging, eye bags. The eyelids sag with the accumulating years, and fat tissue begins to protrude beneath the eyes, creating the universally despised undereye bags. Unfortunately creams and lotions cannot correct eye bags. Dr. Chandler has… Read More »
The skin around our eyes is some of the thinnest on the entire human body. Plus, it is usually exposed to the elements. The combination can make our eyelids droop and sag and contribute to an older facial appearance. Dr. Chandler specializes in eyelid surgery in Philadelphia, clinically known as blepharoplasty or eyelift. In upper… Read More »
Botox — year in and year out, Botox injections are the world’s most popular cosmetic procedure. This has been the case every year since the FDA approved this neuromodulator for treatment of wrinkles on the upper third of the face in 2002. Dr. Chandler offers Botox at his cosmetic practice, and unlike many practices, he… Read More »
This time of year, we can all get a little tired. Running around Philadelphia looking for the right gifts, hitting various parties, buttoning up the house with the last steps to prepare for winter — there aren’t enough hours in the day. But you want to have “earned” the tired appearance, not to simply be… Read More »
