As we age, loss of skin elasticity and volume will lead to sagging tissue. While there are many non surgical options that can be used to rejuvenate the face, at some point, you may feel like surgery may be the best option. But a facelift can be a daunting decision for many people—the idea ofRead More
A strong chin is considered attractive for both men and women. As in all things cosmetic, there are no mandatory measurements for a “normal” chin. But regardless of sex or ethnic background, a strong chin is desired. Though there are no hard numbers, there are guidelines that define an attractive chin. If you draw anRead More
Rhinoplasty, or nose job, continues to be the number one facial cosmetic surgery performed in the United States. This frequency means the public should be aware of risks, and the 6 biggest risks from a rhinoplasty was recently highlighted in an article from Realself. Since rhinoplasty is the most common surgery I perform, I thoughtRead More
When we talk about facial structure, many would love to have a sculpted model look. A simple way to achieve this look is with makeup. But for people with a rounded face, makeup can only do so much. Buccal fat – that fat in your cheeks- may be more prominent and contribute to your overlyRead More
A topic of public interest has been kids getting plastic surgery. I have commented on pediatric rhinoplasty in past blogs , but a less common question has been can one be too old for a rhinoplasty? It’s become commonly accepted that many cosmetic and other elective surgeries are done when we’re younger, so that weRead More
Practically all women want fuller lips. Full lips have always been associated with youth and vitality. And with the influence for such such social media stars like the Kardashians, fuller lips have also been seen as part of sensuality. By far, the most popular treatment remains fillers. Though there are some permanent fillers, vast majorityRead More
For many men, hair loss is unavoidable. In fact, if we live long enough, almost all men will lose hair. To what extent and how fast is dependent on our genes. If you are concerned because you’re noticing hair loss, you might ask when is the best time to get a hair transplant. The answerRead More
Your eyebrows play an important role in your facial features, which is why so many people do things to shape their eyebrows. These include brow hair removal, tattooing, tinting, and of course make up. As with most cosmetic treatments, women pay more attention to eye treatments than men. In addition to beauty, eyebrows also playRead More
With facelifts becoming more discussed by celebrities such as Marc Jacobs’ chronicling his facelift surgery or mentions by Carrie Bradshaw and Anthony Marentino on recent episode of And Just Like That , you may think the facelifts are coming back. In truth, facelifts never went anywhere. It’s just that more people are willing to talkRead More
A nose job, or rhinoplasty, is the most common cosmetic procedure requested in my practice. Whether from a sports injury or from genetics, many teenagers aren’t happy with their nasal appearance. Sadly, some are so bothered by it that it affects their self-confidence or self esteem. This may be due to unfortunate teasing they getRead More
