Facial Plastic Surgery Blog

What type of injectable filler is most commonly used in the lips? I prefer to use hyaluronic acid filler, such as Juvederm, for the lips. The reason for this is that hyaluronic acid fillers are soft, safe, and very well tolerated in the lips. I combine this with a dental block to make the injection […]

I’ve heard that Latisse can change the color of your eyes. Is this true regardless of color? When used properly, the risk of Latisse changing the color of your eye is extremely rare. In fact, the data regarding potential for eye color change is from studies of prostaglandin-type medication used directly in the eye for […]

The males in my family have a genetic “turkey neck” that gets progressively worse with age. Could a neck lift permanently fix this hereditary problem? A necklift is designed to address excess fat in the neck, neck muscle bands, and neck skin laxity. This surgery is a good option for treating the “turkey neck.” Through […]

My 15 year-old-daughter has been asking for a nose job. I, however, do not feel that it is appropriate for someone her age to have such a serious cosmetic procedure. What are the risks of a teen having this kind of surgery? The risks for rhinoplasty include but are not limited to bleeding, infection, risks […]

I am considering laser resurfacing. I have darker skin type and wondering if I should pre-treat my skin with any product prior to my procedure. Yes, there is good scientific evidence that supports the use of a pre-treatment regimen prior to your laser resurfacing, particularly if it is a deep (reticular dermis level) resurfacing and […]

I am planning a laser resurfacing and looking at your instruction sheet. I notice you recommend the use of Aquaphor. Does it contain petroleum, and if so, is there an alternative because I tend to develop little whiteheads with petroleum-based products. Some patients may develop milia when using Aquaphor. There is an alternative to Aquaphor […]

My mother has always had big circles under her eyes. Now that I am a woman in my forties I want to avoid a similar fate! If I get an eyelift, will it help with crows feet or just the bags under my eyes? A lower lid blepharoplasty (eyelift surgery) addresses the fat pads of […]

I am 51 years old and see other women my age who look much better. There is less wrinkling and their skin seems smoother and younger. I would like a face lift but I have some concerns about the procedure. Do you actually pull the skin away from the underlying tissues of the face? Will […]

I am a 42-year-old Asian woman. I have had bags under my eyes for the past 10 years or so, and they seem to be getting worse and worse as I age. The bags have a full appearance to them, not like loose skin. Would lower blepharoplasty work on someone like me? A blepharoplasty would […]

I would like to get a facelift for my 50th birthday! Can I get my whole face done at one time, or does the rhytidectomy just correct one or two areas at a time, like chin and cheeks or eyes and forehead? Assuming you are healthy and do not have any medical conditions that would […]