Not long ago, a person interested in refreshing their appearance had limited options. Facial creams offer some benefit but cannot correct photoaging and tissue laxity by themselves. On the other end of the spectrum was facelift surgery, a technique that, until relatively recently, needed some refining. In the past decade, multiple options for facial rejuvenation… Read More »
Undergoing a body contouring procedure is an exciting event. Even before surgery day, most patients are busy imagining what it will feel like to live in a new and improved body. They may be able to wear the clothes they’ve wanted to but been unable to, or they may finally feel comfortable wearing the clothes… Read More »
Facelift surgery has improved considerably over years of practice and refinement. Still, many people prefer to manage the signs of aging without surgery. Whether you are of the mindset that surgery will never be right for you or you want to postpone the idea of a surgical facelift for as long as possible, we may… Read More »
Most adults in our country have heard of dermal fillers, the products that doctors and nurses inject beneath the skin to smooth wrinkles and creases. The purpose of dermal fillers is to provide a nonsurgical solution to the signs of aging that develop over time. The laugh lines around the mouth. The bags that form… Read More »
Breast augmentation surgery has been one of the leading procedures in plastic surgery for decades. This hasn’t changed. What has changed are trends in breast implant size. Twenty years ago, women were choosing larger implants, sometimes implants that were obviously too large for their frames. Ten years ago, more women were choosing smaller sized implants.… Read More »
Taking care of the skin is something that many people learn early in life. The education we get about how to cleanse and care for the skin is basic, if that. We know we should wash our face and we usually hear at some point that we should wear sunscreen. If this is the extent… Read More »
Between the year 2000 and the year 2018, arm lift surgeries increased more than 5,000 percent, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. The most recent report from this organization indicates that, in 2018, more than 17,000 arm lift procedures were performed. The development of lift procedures like the arm lift, called brachioplasty, has… Read More »
Eye contact is an essential part of conveying our emotions and personality. When we’re not confident in our eyes, regardless of the reason, we may fall short of healthy eye contact. This can inhibit our we are perceived. On the other hand, some of the age-related changes that occur around the eyes make us look… Read More »
Tummy tuck surgery provides people with the opportunity to once again love their midsection. As common as abdominoplasty is, many patients who seek this procedure have some degree of hesitation. Knowing what to expect through the process can pave the way to more ease than angst. Here, we discuss the topic of abdominoplasty scars, where… Read More »
Breast augmentation is a leading cosmetic procedure among women of all ages. In general, the procedure itself is similar regardless of the patient’s age. This is not how age influences this surgery. The effect that age has on breast enhancement is the initial motivation of the patient and the benefits or challenges that may occur.… Read More »
