Oftentimes, there can be confusion in how people and doctors use the terms facelift. In my experience, it’s not uncommon for patients to ask if they need a “full facelift” or just upper or lower. There is no codified terminology for differentiating between the various facelifts. Many times, I’ve found people to be thinking ofRead More
Botox continues to be the most popular cosmetic treatment today. People assume women are the only ones who seek cosmetic treatments, but we see more men seeking cosmetic treatments. Someone coined the term “Brotox” to identify men (“brothers”) getting Botox treatments. According to a survey published in late 2016 by the American Society of Aesthetic PlasticRead More
Improving your nasal appearance may be your primary goal in wanting a rhinoplasty, but don’t forget it’s also very important to remember that maintaining (or in same cases improving) proper nasal function is equally important. It’s hard to enjoy a beautiful nose if you can’t breathe. In fact, the inability to breathe can be quiteRead More
Fillers are among the most popular cosmetic treatments in the world today, perhaps just trailing Botox and other neuromodulators in popularity. Fillers are an attractive option because they can be done in the office (often at the same initial consultation), are minimally uncomfortable, have a quick recovery, achieve almost instantaneous results, and are fairly safe. Read More
A common overlooked aspect to an attractive face is the chin. A strong chin is desirable for masculine look in men. In women, an attractive chin with good projection enhances one’s jawline and improves the lower facial harmony and beauty. As in many aesthetic features of the face, it almost always comes down to geneticsRead More
The short answer is yes. But it’s crucial that you understand the unique risks now involved and fully understand what your surgeon and you must do to minimize these risks. There is still a lot of things we don’t know about COVID-19. Are you protected once you are infected? If so, how long does itRead More
The novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented disruption to the entire world’s way of life. When I see the impact on social life, loss of jobs, and not to mention the tragic loss of thousands of lives, I recall the various disaster movies we have seen…before quickly realizing everything is real. It is aRead More
Aging affects all of us and the ultimate manifestation is sagging of our skin and fat. As you are aware, there are numerous non surgical and minimally invasive options available to rejuvenate your sagging tissue. A major reason is no one wants to go under the knife. A facelift sounds scary to most of us,Read More
As we age, various changes to our facial structures lead to the undesirable old appearance we don’t like. Our facial fat atrophies, skin elasticity worsens, and things start to descend or droop. Furthermore, our bony skeleton starts to resorb and change. Since we are working and living longer, the desire to maintain our youthful appearanceRead More
A sharp, well defined jawline is attractive and desirable. However, due to either heredity, aging, or weight gain, that sharp jawline you want may not be there. What can you do to reshape your jawline? The answer depends on what is causing your under defined jawline, as well as what your anatomy is like. DoubleRead More
