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Skin cancer can affect the thin eyelid skin as well as anywhere else on the body.  The most common type is basal cell cancer, representing about 90% of all eyelid skin cancers. Others include squamous cell cancer and even melanomas.  Signs of concern include: chronic redness, a nodular growth, ulcerated growth, indentation of the eyelid, […]

This is a very common question that patients ask. It all depends upon what specific procedure(s) are done. Droopy upper eyelids can be from excess skin, descent of the eyelid margin (ptosis), descent of the brows, or all three. Dr. Burroughs strives to provide a natural looking appearance postoperatively. Old photos of a patient can […]

Long and beautiful eyelashes are desired by nearly all women.  Children are often envied because they often have the best eyelashes of their life during their youth.  Several years ago, Latisse became available and everything changed.  Instead of having to use daily mascara or eyelash extensions, those wishing to really enhance their eyelashes can use […]

Dr. John Burroughs cares about patient education not only to his own patients, but any patient that is seeking the best information possible to make an informed health/cosmetic related decision. He is a proud contributor to the www.realself.com website that aims to provide patients with helpful decision making information.   RealSelf Top Doctors share the mission to […]

he deep folds that are seen around the mouth can be very bothersome to patients. Dermal fillers have provided a great tool to improve these in an instantaneous manner without any surgery required. Hyaluronic acid fillers (Restylane, Juvederm, Belotero) may be used, but only provide approximately a 6-9 month improvement in most circumstances. Radiesse (hydroxylapatite) […]

Ptosis means to droop. Blepharoptosis refers to eyelid drooping. There are several approaches to fixing 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 […]

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 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 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 […]