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Choosing a surgeon can be an overwhelming task for patients, particularly one that is going to be operating on your face. Credentials and experience matter, but even more so understanding what those credentials mean is extremely important. The field of Read More…

Congratulations are in order for Dr. Laquis who is now Board Certified by the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery!  After two days of rigorous written and oral examinations – he was one of only 11 candidates that passed the Read More…

There are a wide variety of eyelid issues that can affect the appearance of your eyes. A very common and noticeable issue is the appearance of puffy bags under the eyes. These puffy bags can make it look like you Read More…

Last week we welcomed the Lee Health Medical Explorers to the office to learn about what it takes to become a physician, and our specialty – Oculoplastics!  They learned about eyelid disorders, orbital tumors, trauma, and how to perform an Read More…

Last week Dr. Laquis was an invited speaker at the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s annual conference in New Orleans. He presented “Non-Endoscopic Intranasal Dacryocystorhinostomy“. Dr. Laquis has a unique approach to Dacryocystorhinostomy, in which there is no external scar, and a higher success Read More…

Skin cancer can take the form of a malignant lesion on or around the eyelid. There is a lengthy list of different types of skin lesions that can form in this area, and listing and reading about each type would Read More…

Botox has been one of the most popular options for facial wrinkle reduction since it was first approved by the FDA back in 2002. Botox is primarily used to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles that form on Read More…

Our bodies contain a gland known as the thyroid located at the front of the neck, near the base. The thyroid is responsible for secreting and regulating thyroid hormones. These hormones are essential for maintaining a healthy metabolism, the chemical Read More…

The facial expressions you make are a critical aspect of communication. They provide others with the visual cues they need to fully grasp what you are trying to tell them, and they can be an indication of your current mood. Read More…

Have you noticed brown spots forming on your facial skin? These brown spots, also known as sun spots, form due to the overproduction of melanin in the skin. Melanin is a dark pigment that is naturally produced in our bodies Read More…