Insights & Expert Advice
Evidence-based articles on eye health, cosmetic treatments, and aesthetic medicine from Dr Sabrina Shah-Desai and the Perfect Eyes team.
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Forehead Filler: Benefits, Risks and What It Can Treat
The forehead is often associated with expression lines, but its appearance is also influenced by the underlying bone structure, soft tissue and…
Left Eye Twitching: Causes, Triggers and When to See a Specialist
An occasional twitch around the eye is common and usually nothing to worry about. You may notice a small movement in the upper or lower eyelid that…
Tear Trough Fillers Before and After: Results, Recovery and Expectations
Dark circles, under-eye hollows and a tired-looking appearance can sometimes remain even when you are getting enough sleep and following a good…
Why Do I Keep Getting a Stye in the Same Eye?
Have you noticed that a painful lump keeps appearing on the same eyelid? Perhaps one stye clears, only for another to develop a few weeks or months…
What Causes Malar Bags? A Complete Breakdown of the 5 Main Triggers
Have you noticed persistent puffiness sitting below your eyes but higher up on your cheeks? Perhaps it does not disappear after a good night's sleep,…
Profhilo Skin Booster Explained: What Is Profhilo and Is It Right for You?
If your skin has started looking a bit tired lately, less plump than it used to be, or just generally dull no matter how much moisturiser you use,…
Hollow Eyes in Young People: Why It Happens and What Causes It in Your 20s and 30s
Have you started noticing that your eyes look more sunken or hollow than they used to? Perhaps you look tired even after a good night's sleep, or you…
7 Reasons Your Skin Still Looks Dull Despite Your Skincare Routine
If you have a bathroom shelf full of skincare products but your skin still looks tired, flat, or generally underwhelming, you are not alone. You can…
Why Has My Eyelid Suddenly Drooped? Causes, Warning Signs, and When to See a Doctor
If you have been asking yourself why has my eyelid dropped, you are not alone. A drooping upper eyelid is one of the most common eyelid concerns we…
Best Oculoplastic Surgeon in London and How to Choose
The best oculoplastic surgeon in London is a doctor on the GMC Specialist Register who has trained in eye and eyelid surgery, with years of hands-on…
How Long After Blepharoplasty Can I Have Botox?
For most people, you can have Botox about 4 to 6 weeks after upper eyelid surgery, once the swelling has subsided. After lower eyelid surgery, the…
Is Blepharoplasty Safe? What Every Patient Should Know
Yes, blepharoplasty is safe for most people. A good, well-trained surgeon makes it safer still. The surgery works well, and most patients are glad…