Ptosis means to droop. Blepharoptosis refers to eyelid drooping. There area several approaches to fix a droopy eyelid, but as long as the levator muscle (the muscle that opens the eyelid) is working well then generally a levator “tightening” approach either through an external skin incision or through an inside of the eyelid approach may […]
Before and After Pictures of An Upper Blepharoplasty & Brow Lift by Dr. John Burroughs, Colorado Springs Eyelid Surgeon.
Dr. John Burroughs practices oculofacial plastic surgery in Colorado Springs, CO. Upper eyelid surgery can be very gratifying as shown for this patient, who was having considerable visual impediment from the excess upper eyelid skin and brow ptosis (droopy eyebrows). He underwent internal brow ptosis repair and an upper blepharoplasty. Following surgery he has felt […]
Dr. John Burroughs, Colorado Eyelid Plastic Surgeon, Shares Upper & Lower Eyelid Surgery Result.
Dr. John Burroughs is an ophthalmic plastic surgeon subspecializing primarily in cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid and facial surgery. This patient was significantly bothered by her upper eyelid hooding that was causing visual interference problems. She also had red, uncomfortable eyes exacerbated by the lower eyelid retraction (pulling down). She also didn’t like the lower eyelid […]
Dr. John Burroughs, Colorado Facial Plastic Surgeon, Shares A Brow Lift and Lower Blepharoplasty Patient.
Dr. John Burroughs is an oculofacial plastic surgeon practicing in Colorado Springs. This patient was bothered by her eyebrow asymmetry in that her left brow was much lower than her right and that this caused some bunching of her upper eyelid skin especially at the outer aspect. She also didn’t like her lower eyelid fatty […]
Dr. John Burroughs, Colorado Ophthalmic & Facial Plastic Surgeon, Discusses Dry Eye Spray
Dr. John Burroughs is an oculo-facial plastic surgeon treating eyelid, orbital, and facial cosmetic and reconstructive issues. Colorado Springs is at about 6600 feet altitude, and has a very dry climate. As we age our eyes become more tear deficient for many reasons. Some patient have trouble getting drops in their eyes to help them […]
Dr. John Burroughs, Colorado Eyelid Plastic Surgeon, Discusses How Specially Tinted Glasses Might Help Migraines and Eyelid Spasms.
Dr. John Burroughs is an ophthalmologist, who subspecializes in oculoplastics. Benign essential blepharospasm is an issue that Dr. Burroughs has been treating since 1997. This is a disorder of eyelid spasms that can cause functional blindness as these patients get involuntary eyelid closure that can limit their ability to safely drive and perform other important […]
Dr. John Burroughs, Colorado Springs Plastic Eyelid Surgeon, Discusses Cicatricial Ectropion.
Dr. John Burroughs practices ophthalmic plastic surgery in Colorado Springs. This patient has on her right lower eyelid the malposition called cicatricial ectropion. She had prior plastic surgery by a different plastic surgeon and too much skin was removed under her right eye causing the right lower eyelid to turn outward and become red. Prior […]
Dr. John Burroughs, Colorado Springs Cosmetic Surgeon, Discusses Facial Aging & Abraham Lincoln.
Dr. John Burroughs practices cosmetic and reconstructive surgery serving the Colorado Springs and southern Colorado region. As we age, many changes occur around our eyes and face. Shown are pictures of President Lincoln showing him before the Civil War and following the Civil War. It is readily apparent that he has more forehead and between […]
Dr. John Burroughs, Colorado Springs Eyelid Subspecialist, Shares His Background.
Dr. John Burroughs is a board-certified ophthalmologist that completed an addition 2 year subspecialty fellowship in oculofacial plastic surgery accredited by ASOPRS. ASOPRS is the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive Surgery. Ophthalmology residency is a coveted surgical specialty by many medical school graduates with many more applicants than slots for training. Subspecialty fellowship training […]
Dr. John Burroughs, Colorado Springs Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeon, Discusses Marijuana and Glaucoma.
Dr. John Burroughs initially completed an ophthalmology residency prior to subspecializing in oculofacial plastic surgery. Both recreational and medicinal marijuana have been legalized in Colorado. Since the early 70’s ophthalmologists have known that marijuana can reduce elevated eye pressure, a cause of glaucoma. However, the effect is only for 3-4 hours and no meaningful medical […]
