https://utahefps.com/our-blog/Patient education and practice newshttps://utahefps.com/am-i-a-candidate-for-eyelid-surgery/https://utahefps.com/am-i-a-candidate-for-eyelid-surgery/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:03:33 GMTIf you’ve noticed your eyelids becoming heavier, your eyes looking more tired, or excess skin making it difficult to apply makeup or even see clearly, you may be asking yourself:…https://utahefps.com/eyelid-surgery-vs-botox-which-is-right-for-you/https://utahefps.com/eyelid-surgery-vs-botox-which-is-right-for-you/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:08:23 GMTIf your eyes make you look tired, older, or less refreshed than you feel, you may be wondering whether Botox or eyelid surgery is the better option. The truth is,…https://utahefps.com/what-is-recovery-really-like-after-blepharoplasty/https://utahefps.com/what-is-recovery-really-like-after-blepharoplasty/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:49:31 GMTIf you’re considering eyelid surgery, one of your biggest questions is probably, “What is recovery really like after blepharoplasty?” The good news is that most patients are pleasantly surprised by…https://utahefps.com/can-under-eye-bags-be-removed-permanently/https://utahefps.com/can-under-eye-bags-be-removed-permanently/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:39:18 GMTIf you’ve tried eye creams, cold compresses, getting more sleep, or every concealer on the market—but your under-eye bags never seem to disappear, you may be wondering if there’s a…https://utahefps.com/what-causes-under-eye-bags/https://utahefps.com/what-causes-under-eye-bags/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:27:46 GMTHave you noticed puffiness or bags beneath your eyes that don’t seem to go away—even after a good night’s sleep? Under-eye bags are one of the most common concerns people…https://utahefps.com/brow-lift-vs-eyelid-surgery-which-one-do-you-need/https://utahefps.com/brow-lift-vs-eyelid-surgery-which-one-do-you-need/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:04:36 GMTIf you’ve noticed that your eyes look tired, heavy, or older than you feel, you may be wondering whether you need a brow lift or eyelid surgery. The truth is,…https://utahefps.com/why-do-my-eyelids-feel-heavy/https://utahefps.com/why-do-my-eyelids-feel-heavy/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:52:48 GMTDo your eyelids feel heavy by the end of the day? Do you find yourself raising your eyebrows to see more clearly or struggling to keep your eyes fully open…https://utahefps.com/will-insurance-cover-my-droopy-eyelids/https://utahefps.com/will-insurance-cover-my-droopy-eyelids/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:22:43 GMTIf your upper eyelids have become so heavy that they’re affecting your vision or making everyday activities more difficult, you may be wondering whether insurance will help cover the cost…https://utahefps.com/why-do-my-eyes-always-look-tired/https://utahefps.com/why-do-my-eyes-always-look-tired/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:45 GMTHave you ever looked in the mirror and thought, “Why do I look so tired?” Even after a full night’s sleep, your eyes may still appear heavy, droopy, or worn…https://utahefps.com/what-is-blepharoplasty-eyelid-surgery/https://utahefps.com/what-is-blepharoplasty-eyelid-surgery/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:22:49 GMTIf you’ve noticed drooping upper lids, puffiness under your eyes, or a generally tired appearance, you might be curious about what blepharoplasty eyelid surgery actually is. In simple terms, blepharoplasty…https://utahefps.com/february-19-2012-dr-harris-featured-in-the-st-george-utah-daily-spectrum-newspaper/https://utahefps.com/february-19-2012-dr-harris-featured-in-the-st-george-utah-daily-spectrum-newspaper/Wed, 28 Dec 2022 00:50:00 GMTDr. Matheson Harris was featured in a 2-page article in the print and online editions of the Daily Spectrum newspaper in Southern Utah. The article covered Dr. Harris’s return to…https://utahefps.com/march-20-2012-ksl-studio-5-appearance/https://utahefps.com/march-20-2012-ksl-studio-5-appearance/Wed, 28 Dec 2022 00:49:36 GMT“Of the 500,000 dog bites that send people to the ER annually, 42% are children” Dr. Matheson Harris appeared on KSL TV’s Studio 5 to discuss dog bite injuries in…https://utahefps.com/dr-harris-spotlighted-in-dixie-state-university-alumni-magazine/https://utahefps.com/dr-harris-spotlighted-in-dixie-state-university-alumni-magazine/Wed, 28 Dec 2022 00:49:11 GMT“Getting into medical school was thrilling, but to have done it with a first-rate education from Dixie College and SUU made it all the more rewarding…” Dr. Harris, born in…https://utahefps.com/dr-harris-interviewed-for-2-part-ksl-radio-series-on-plastic-surgery-in-utah/https://utahefps.com/dr-harris-interviewed-for-2-part-ksl-radio-series-on-plastic-surgery-in-utah/Wed, 28 Dec 2022 00:48:05 GMTDr. Harris was interviewed by reporter Brianna Bodily with KSL NewsRadio for a 2 part series entitled Plastic Utah about the trends in plastic surgical procedures in Utah and what…https://utahefps.com/body-dysmorphic-disorder/https://utahefps.com/body-dysmorphic-disorder/Fri, 12 May 2017 05:01:05 GMTI interact with hundreds of patients a week, both in clinic and online. A certain group of patients stand out due to their seeking out treatment for flaws that neither…https://utahefps.com/browpexy-less-invasive-way-stabilize-eyebrows/https://utahefps.com/browpexy-less-invasive-way-stabilize-eyebrows/Tue, 10 Jan 2017 22:02:58 GMTBrowpexy: What is it? Browpexy has recently become much more commonly used by oculoplastic surgeons during eyelid surgery.  Browpexy is done through the same eyelid crease incision made for a…https://utahefps.com/when-eyelashes-go-bad-trichiasis/https://utahefps.com/when-eyelashes-go-bad-trichiasis/Tue, 01 Nov 2016 16:46:29 GMTThis may sound harsh, but I think eyelashes are the cockroaches of our face. By this I mean, they can become endlessly annoying at times, and despite many treatments, won’t die…https://utahefps.com/blood-thinners-and-eyelid-surgery/https://utahefps.com/blood-thinners-and-eyelid-surgery/Tue, 16 Aug 2016 16:43:05 GMTBleeding and bruising are a part of any eyelid surgery. Knowing what blood thinners to stop and when to stop them is important to minimize bleeding complications with eyelid surgery….https://utahefps.com/lower-eyelid-blepharoplasty-faqs-answered/https://utahefps.com/lower-eyelid-blepharoplasty-faqs-answered/Tue, 08 Mar 2016 20:26:01 GMTLower eyelid blepharoplasty is commonly performed along with an upper eyelid blepharoplasty (eyelid lift). Lower eyelid blepharoplasty helps to remove baggy lower eyelids and take away the shadows that make…https://utahefps.com/brow-lift-surgery-what-is-best-for-you-pt-2/https://utahefps.com/brow-lift-surgery-what-is-best-for-you-pt-2/Tue, 12 Jan 2016 17:54:01 GMTBrow lift surgery, as mentioned in our last post, can be achieved by several different methods. We’ve already mentioned coronal and pre-trichial techniques. In this post, we’ll talk about endoscopic…