As we age, loss of skin elasticity and volume will lead to sagging tissue. While many non-surgical options exist to rejuvenate the face, at some point, you may feel like surgery may be the best option. But a facelift procedure can be a daunting decision for many people—the idea of cutting open your face withRead More
If you’re considering getting plastic surgery for your face, you will discover there are a lot of choices for surgeons. The most common consideration will likely be plastic surgeons. Most people tend to think plastic surgeons because that is who they think of for all things related to cosmetic surgery. That’s understandable. The popularity ofRead More
With the popularity of minimally invasive procedures in cosmetic surgery, more people are seeking ways to look younger and better without depending on major surgeries. Perhaps the most common complaint we see is displeasure with seeing yourself looking older. Options will be based on what parts of your face is contributing to the aged look.Read More
In a prior blog, I discussed some important things to know regarding the browlift procedure. Many people, especially as we get older, will see their brows start to droop. A common reaction from your friends and family, “why do you look angry or tired?” This can be very annoying since you are not tired orRead More
In past decades, it has been assumed only old people get plastic surgery. The main reason is to look younger, and probably most were well to do patients with the income needed to pay for these procedures. But we’ve seen the popularity and acceptance of all things cosmetic rise dramatically in the past few years.Read More
A commonly overlooked feature of the face is a weak chin. Most often, a patient will notice a large nose that bothers him or her. If you have a large nose, make sure you pay attention to your chin. Is it small, or set back? If so, then you have what we call microgenia, orRead More
Have you ever been asked why you are angry or tired, even when you’re not? A common reason may be your brows have descended with time—making you look angry and tired. This can be very annoying, especially if people continuously bring this up. But it highlights how important our facial features are, because people makeRead More
In my previous advancements in facelift blog, I discussed the resurgent popularity of the facelift and what it and can’t achieve. Today, I’ll discuss advances seen in the facelift procedure, as well as its cost and recovery. What Advances Have Been Made? There are several. The critical advance relates to the depth of treatment orRead More
We’re all aware of the huge popularity of neuromodulators, dermal fillers, and lasers in today’s cosmetic industry. Botox and Dysport are safe, easy treatments to relax wrinkles. Fillers (particularly the hyaluronic acid fillers Juvederm and Restylane) can restore lost contours from volume loss. And lasers and chemical peels are effective in office procedures to resurfaceRead More
It’s a fairly common accepted observation that cosmetic surgery has become more accepted in today’s culture. Cosmetic surgery and procedures are no longer viewed as taboo and more people are more open with having “work done.” The major influence is cultural acceptance and, in some cases, even embracement by the media. The primary influence? Celebrities.Read More
