Many patients I see looking for a rejuvenative touch, ask me what the best filler for different areas of the face is. Without a doubt, it is fat. There are many reasons for this. It is voluminous, able to be harvested painlessly from the tummy or medial thigh in sufficient quantities to volumize the entire face. It is natural; your …
What are the Different Types of Facelifts?
What are the Different Types of Facelifts? There are so many different names used to describe facelifts that it can get confusing. In reality, all these different names refer to very similar techniques Mini Facelift vs. Full Facelift (Face and Neck Lift) A mini facelift is a facial rejuvenation with reduced incisions and dissection. The goal is achieve a …
How does Botulinum Toxin Work?
With so many options and so many different recommendations from different surgeons, it is no wonder patients are confused as to how to proceed when discussing facial rejuvenation with their plastic surgeon. You could go to 10 different specialists and obtain 10 different recommendations. These can range from a 15 minute filler and Neuromodulator procedure, to a 6 hour surgical …
Why More Men Are Getting Plastic Surgery Than Ever Before
Women still get the most surgeries, but men are starting to catch up For many years, cosmetic surgery was thought of as something that was almost exclusively for women. Be it because of the pressure society puts on women to always look good (and young), or the belief that men just don’t “care” as much about their appearance, cosmetic procedures …
Post-Surgery Anxiety: Quicken Your Recovery after Surgery
The surgery will take just a short period of time. Your transformation will take much longer We’ve all suffered at least once from buyer’s remorse. It’s the overwhelming feeling we’ve made a mistake, and it’s often associated with an expensive purchase—or one that has far-reaching consequences. Psychologists explain that we feel this way when our decisions don’t lead to the …
Can a Nose Job Change People’s Perceptions of You?
A rhinoplasty (nose job) can improve your appearance, but that’s just for starters America is the land of self-improvement. Most of us are constantly looking for ways to get better, be it through things like education, nutrition, or fitness. This is also why so many people decide to get plastic surgery. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, there …
The Best Aftercare for your Cosmetic Surgery Procedure
How nutrition, healthy living and consultation can make a difference The point of plastic surgery is to empower you. It’s the essence of control; a definitive say over your own appearance and a new way of looking at yourself. It’s important to remember that while the term “plastic” surgery may sound inorganic, your surgery is still wholly you and partly …
9 Ways Your Face Changes as You Age
Facial rejuvenation defies the effects of aging It seems to happen all at once: one morning you wake up and see your mother – or even your grandmother – staring back at you in the mirror. Aging is inevitable, and the first signs you notice on your face happen right on the surface: twin lines between your eyebrows, dark under …
How to Pick the Right-Sized Implants for Your Shape and Body Size
Follow these 10 tips to choose the best size implant for your frame Once you decide to have a breast augmentation, you have another big decision to make: What size implants are right for your body? Picking the best size can be challenging for many women. The American Society for Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reports that changing implant size is one …