Archive for July, 2010

Visiting Professor

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

Visiting Professor: Dr. Miguel Barria from Chile.

Dr. Miguel Barria  is on faculty at the University of Austral in Chile. Dr. Barria’s research expertise is autoimmune diseases and he will work on autoimmune skin diseases during his stay at TXID. Texas Institute of Dermatology is dedicated to provide quality care for the entire San Antonio and Boerne community.  The Institute offers excellence in treatment of various hair, nail and skin disorders. Texas Institute of Dermatology is one of the few private Dermatology Institutes in South Texas that combines clinical care with research.

Eyebrow Reshaping

Monday, July 12th, 2010

Eyebrow Reshaping

Non-Surgical Browlifts:


BeforeNicole Kidman before EyebrowsAfterNicole Kidman after Eyebrows

There are some non-surgical methods to lift the Eyebrows and get results that are close to Brow Lifts and Forehead Lifts.  These are:

Eye brow liftBotox Injections Small amounts of Botox injected directly into the tail (outer portion) of the eyebrow will relax the muscles that depress (pull down) the Eye Brows resulting in an elevation of the eye Brows similar to that obtained with a suture suspension Brow Lift.  About 4-6 units of Botox is used for each eyebrow for the Brow Lift.  The Brow Lift effects typically last several months but the procedure is quick, safe and simple to perform as an injection during an office visit.  Botox may also be used to soften the lines and wrinkles of the Forehead.