Eye Plastic Associates - October 2025

How to Manage Styes and Recurring Chalazions Glow on the Go The Lunchtime Skin Solution

Our skin is with us for our entire lives, so we must treat it with the compassion and care that any long-term companion deserves.

which is then vacuumed up along with the crystals. The other involves using a diamond-shaped instrument to remove the unwanted superficial skin. In addition to bringing your skin back to a healthy glow, these procedures even out discoloration, fine lines, and can be applied to your face, neck, back, or chest. Treatment typically takes fewer than 30 minutes. Unlike chemical peels, which complement this procedure, microdermabrasion usually doesn’t require downtime for recovery. You could have a microdermabrasion at lunchtime and go back to work. It can be performed regularly, with most clients preferring to have it done every 8–10 weeks.. Note that this procedure does not remove age spots or deep lines and wrinkles. However, it’s perfect for a touch-up when you have a special event coming up or just want to give off a brighter look. We offer microdermabrasion at Eye Plastic Associates, and our clients are thrilled with their glowing skin. Please contact us today for more information or to schedule a consultation.

As we age, our skin undergoes tremendous transformations. Sometimes, the natural aging process puts our skin to the test. Other times, bad habits like smoking and spending too much time in the sun will compromise the quality of our complexions and remove that natural shine that most of us had in our 20’s. Thankfully, there’s a way to turn back the hands of time in how we look, and it takes less time than a typical lunch break. Microdermabrasion is a procedure that restores your appearance by using a special instrument to remove the thin, dead skin that accumulates on the top layer and causes your complexion to dull over time. Although “sandblaster” may be a strong word in this context, microdermabrasion is a gentle version of that process that gives your remaining skin a smoother and more youthful look.

Microdermabrasion is performed in two distinct ways. One involves applying tiny crystals to the skin using a special tube. The crystals loosen dead skin,

Creamy Braised Short Ribs

INGREDIENTS •

DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 325 F. 2. In a large braiser, season short ribs with black pepper. Scatter onion, garlic, and thyme over ribs. Pour in white wine or broth and 1/2 cup water.

5 lbs bone-in short ribs Ground black pepper 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced 6 garlic cloves, chopped 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves 1 cup white wine or broth

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1/2 cup water

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1 cup heavy cream

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Cover the braiser with a lid and roast for 2 1/2–3 hours.

1 cup chopped kale (optional) 4 tbsp salted butter, divided

4. Increase temperature to 400 F. Remove the lid, skim excess fat, and stir in heavy cream, kale, and 2 tbsp butter. Roast uncovered for 10–20 minutes. 5. Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Melt remaining butter and fry sage leaves until crisp. 6. Serve ribs hot with creamy sauce, garnished with sage.

8 fresh sage leaves

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