One of the more common complaints of our patients is tired eyes. Fortunately, we have a wide variety of options for treating this including dermal fillers. So, let’s talk about what to expect at an undereye filler appointment.
Facial aging is complex and multifactorial encompassing both external and internal factors including environmental influences, genetics, and health. Fat can deplete or be redistributed with age affecting facial volume and appearance. Skin weakens and loses elastin and collagen giving a thinned appearance often with sagging. Bone also is constantly undergoing remodeling and bone loss can happen with advanced age. All these changes lead […]
Your total health is important and good health makes for easier recovery after any medical procedure, like facial plastic surgery. To emphasize the importance of your total health, March has been designated National Nutrition and Sleep Awareness Month.
Healthy eating and routine exercise are essential all year round, but many of us need a friendly reminder to get back on track, especially after all the holiday gatherings. Educational efforts center on the importance of making informed food choices, developing sound eating and physical activity habits, and ensuring regular sleep cycles.
Here are 7 helpful tips to get you back on track to […]
It’s that time of year again when women everywhere start discussing how they are working on their summer bodies. Thoughts of bikinis, shorts, pool parties, and beach vacations might lead you to think that breast augmentations and liposuction would be the most popular plastic surgeries this time of year, but that’s actually not the case. It might surprise you to know that during the summer months it is rhinoplasty that takes the lead as the most popular surgery.
Why is Rhinoplasty a Popular Summer Procedure?
There are a number of reasons why people choose to schedule a rhinoplasty during the summer. For […]
One of the most common questions I am asked during facelift consultations is about how painful the procedure is. With the incisions, liposuction and skin removal, many patients are concerned they will experience a great deal of discomfort during the recovery process. While a facelift is an invasive procedure, patients are often pleasantly surprised with the relatively mild discomfort that they experience after surgery.
What to Expect During Recovery
After a facelift procedure, the patient will be numb throughout the lower face and neck. This greatly reduces the pain. That is not to say there is no discomfort, however. Many patients complain […]
“So, how do you perform your facelift?”
Many patients who are well read on facelift procedures will ask this question. They have heard such terms as lifestyle lift, quick lift, deep place facelift and composite rhytidectomy. Many of these terms are marketing terms with limited real meaning, yet others are important surgical techniques. Asking how a plastic surgeon performs a facelift is a very valid question that can be critical to a patient’s results and their longevity. Please note this blog post is really geared for those looking for more information and is probably too technical for most. The basics of […]
Recovery questions about a Facelift is one of the most common questions I hear from patients. I think most expect that they will be out of commission for weeks to months following a plastic surgery process. Fortunately for most patients, this is not the case.
A facelift procedure typically takes 2-4 hours depending on if it is a mini facelift or a full face lift requiring extensive facial surgery work. While some discomfort should be expected, the patients skin will feel numb after the procedure and remain so for several weeks. Patients will complain of tightness and pulling, but most do not […]
1. How long will a brow lift last?
A brow lift is a plastic surgery designed to lift the brows to a more aesthetic position, soften forehead and frown lines, and rejuvenate the eyes and upper third of the face. While patients will appreciate the benefits of this procedure for the rest of their life, with aging the brows may return to their original position within 5-10 years. How long this takes depends greatly on genetics, age the procedure was done, and how one takes care of their selves after the procedure.
2. Where will my incisions be?
This can help you to […]
This is one of the most common questions I get. While this is an understandable concern in someone in their late 80s or 90s, I am surprised how often I get this from patients in their 60s. The truth is, patients at any age are candidates for elective surgery if they meet certain criteria.
Recent studies have demonstrated that patients older than 65 (and even over 80) who have cosmetic procedures done have no higher risks of complications than patients who are in their late 30s. This despite that fact that seniors often have a higher risks profile than younger patients. […]
It’s no secret that cosmetic surgery can make someone look younger; studies back this up. We also know that cosmetic surgery boosts self-confidence by enhancing how someone feels about his or her appearance. A new study, however, reveals that cosmetic surgery can improve perceived traits such as likeability and trustworthiness — something completely new.
Our facial appearance represents ourselves to the world. Snap judgments, right or wrong, are made based on how others perceive us. It’s common knowledge that features, such as a furrowed brow, can project unintended emotions or encourage negative and premature impressions about someone’s personality. So the results […]
When most patients consider having plastic surgery performed, they often aren’t thinking about how to maintain their results. In fact, after recovery, many patients need helpful tips and advice on how to properly care for their skin. Doing so can make a big difference in how long you enjoy your results and help maintain that healthy, rejuvenated glow. With intermittent skincare treatments, the beautiful new look you receive from your facial rejuvenation surgery can last for a long time.
Why Are Skincare Treatments Needed?
Any facial cosmetic surgery is a major step toward rejuvenating and improving both your appearance and the health […]
