Terminology as it pertains to facelift surgery can be confusing. My goal is to explain some of the differences between the procedures listed above, from my perspective, so that you can make an informed decision as to which procedures will help you accomplish your goals. Keep in mind that in facial plastic surgery, techniques chosen… [Read More]
Most people are familiar with collagen, or at least know of it. Best known for its role in preventing facial aging, you’ve most likely heard about it in skin product commercials and advertisements. During a trip to your favorite beauty and cosmetics store, you’re likely to see it listed on various displays. Understanding what collagen… [Read More]
Requests for non-surgical rhinoplasty, or a “non-surgical nose job,” have increased dramatically in the past couple of years. Non-surgical nose jobs, also known as filler rhinoplasty or injection rhinoplasty, are a less invasive and temporary method of improving the shape of your nose. This procedure is a viable alternative to traditional surgical rhinoplasty that was,… [Read More]
Many men spend hours in the gym hoping to develop a well-defined and chiseled chest. However, despite adequate diet and exercise, some men are unable to achieve this effect. Gynecomastia is the medical term for enlarged male breasts. Commonly referred to as “man boobs,” millions of men and boys develop gynecomastia each year. In young… [Read More]
When it comes to most plastic surgery procedures, parents aren’t usually involved. The vast majority of patients are adults–and for good reason. Plastic surgery is an extremely personal decision that should typically be made by the person getting the procedure, rather than by a loved one. Aside from that, some parts of the body (such… [Read More]
Rhinoplasty is easily the most popular facial plastic surgery in the United States, and is very common globally as well. More than 200,000 rhinoplasties were performed in the US in 2017, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. There are a few reasons rhinoplasty is so popular. Why? First, because nose is a very prominent… [Read More]
Your eyes reveal a great deal about you. When you’re feeling sad, your eyes are likely to reflect that. When you don’t get your full seven to eight hours of sleep, your eyes are going to let the world know. Eyes can make you look tired for other reasons, too. For example, early signs of… [Read More]
Whether you want to make your nose smaller or larger or you’re looking to remove a bump or have an indentation smoothed over, rhinoplasty can give you a nose that matches the rest of your facial features and that improves your overall appearance. Plenty of articles on rhinoplasty focus on what you shouldn’t do after… [Read More]
When a surgeon removes fat from your body during liposuction, that’s it—the fat is gone for good. Some people assume that this means their liposuction results will be permanent, no matter what choices they make after surgery. While it is true that liposuction can provide permanent results and the fat removed won’t come back, liposuction… [Read More]
As you get older, the skin begins to lose elasticity. Areas that were once well-defined and sleek start to become saggy and loose. The neck and jawline are two areas that often begin to show the first signs of age. Many patients long for a more youthful neck but aren’t sure what they can do to… [Read More]