Facial Plastic Surgery Blog

The Internet can be a great source of information on nearly any subject. The amount of information to which we have access today is astonishing. One has to navigate this vast database with caution, however, when judging the integrity of the information you can find. Often, it is easy to spot false information. But when […]

It’s a shame that the things that make us happiest in life can also make us look older faster. Decadent foods, sunshine, and other lifestyle choices can accelerate the aging process, but are fine if enjoyed in the right way, and in moderation. But what about our most basic expressions? You may have heard, for […]

Botox has been a mainstay for years when it comes to treating facial wrinkles, but that’s not how the wildly popular treatment started off. In the beginning, it was used to control facial spasms, but later gained popularity for cosmetic use. Today, it is mostly used for this purpose, with FDA approval expanding for the […]

If you’ve been researching skin rejuvenation, you’ve probably heard of the popular procedure known as a chemical peel. However, there are many, many different types of peels available, using various chemicals and involving a certain amount of downtime according to the depth of the peel. The right peel for each patient has to do with […]

When it comes to plastic surgery, things don’t always have to look so plastic. Recent trends in plastic surgery have included more natural-looking rejuvenation treatments, minimally invasive procedures, customization, and a lot more interest from men. Most men are looking for discreet yet effective improvement that leaves just enough imperfection to look natural. Thanks to […]

When it comes to rhinoplasty, there are many different types of procedures that can be performed, including cosmetic, functional, ethnic, revision, and reconstructive rhinoplasty. However, these subsets of the procedure are typically not performed as standalone procedures. They are instead usually combined to help give patients the results they seek. Functional rhinoplasty for example, is […]

When most people think of aging, wrinkling and sagging skin top the list of noticeable changes to one’s appearance. However, there is more to the aging process than just these changes, including a somewhat subtle sign of aging that can change the appearance in a significant way: facial volume loss. As facial plastic surgeons deepen […]

The lips may not be the first feature people think of when plastic surgery comes up, but lip treatments and lip surgery are extremely popular. We may all have diverse lip shapes and degrees of lip fullness, but many people would like fuller, shapelier lips. Women in particular tend to covet fuller, defined lips, especially […]

If your eyes are making you look tired all the time, then you may be noticing some of the first signs of aging. While some people have genetic eye bags or puffiness, the majority of aesthetic issues in this area are related to aging. The skin around the eyes is often the first area people […]

When it comes to plastic surgery, you want to be able to customize your procedure as much as possible. These days, our understanding of the effects of aging is much better than it once was, and facial plastic surgeons understand that everyone ages at a different rate, and in different areas of the face more […]