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Eyelid Lift

Thu, 20 May 2010 19:46:21 GMT

A patient came to our office today requesting advice on her upper eyelid and brow region, which she feels gives her an aged appearance more so than any other area of her face. She said she had seen another doctor who had recommended a browlift and was wondering whether this was the best approach for her features. In looking at her, she has a nice, full upper eyelid and brow region, meaning she has not had a great deal of volume loss in this area which is common in most people her age group (mid-60s). She...

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Fat Transfer (Volume Lift SM)

Tue, 18 May 2010 12:44:02 GMT

I saw a patient today who is approximately one year out from having malar implants (cheek implants) placed by another surgeon and was now interested in improving the transition between the implant and his lower eyelid area. The primary reason why I do not routinely use hard cheek implants (such as silastic) is exactly as is the case with this patient today, where the transition between the borders of the implant and the lower eyelid area can be abrupt and leave the...

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Facelifts

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:40:25 GMT

Today, I saw a patient who asked about the difference between the QuickLift that we perform and other facelifts including the "Lifestyle Lift." The primary difference, I told her, is the vector or direction in which the face is rejuvenated or lifted: Most facelifts pull mostly backwards and somewhat upwards, creating a pulled look which is especially apparent around the corners of the mouth, where the mouth gets a stretched, almost joker-like appearance. We take great care at Cincinnati Facial Plastic...

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Revision Rhinoplasty

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:30:28 GMT

We performed a revision rhinoplasty (“corrective nose job”) today for a very pleasant woman who had undergone 2 previous nose reshaping surgeries by other surgeons but was left with a distorted nasal tip and dorsum (top part). What we found during the procedure was buckled nasal tip cartilages, a lack of adequate support of the nasal tip, and irregularities of the cartilage that makes up the top part of the nose near the bridge (dorsum). These are fairly common findings in revision nose surgery....

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Injectable Fillers

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:26:26 GMT

Many patients coming to our office have been treated elsewhere with fillers such as Restylane, Juvederm, and Radiesse, who have had this placed either too superficial or too deeply, both of which can be problematic. When the HA (hyaluronic acid) fillers, such as Restylane and Juvederm, are placed too shallow, they can leave a distinct line or a permanent bluish discoloration. When Radiesse is placed too shallow, the result can be a prominent white discoloration from the filler itself or red discoloration...

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ForbesLife Executive Woman

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:30:43 GMT

Beauty: Face TimeChristine Lennon, 11.24.08, 12:00 AM ESTFeeling under the gun about going under the knife For a growing number of executive women in their 40s, 50s, and older, the perception of cosmetic surgery as a pursuit of the vain and frivolous is giving way to a new reality. At the peak of their careers, with at least a decade or two of earning power in front of them, they see their futures in sharp focus. But the reflections in the mirror can be a little fuzzy. "I'm impressed by how many patients I...

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Interesting stats on facial plastic surgery procedures:

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:14:32 GMT

AAFPRS (ARA) - Our faces are our calling cards. They identify us, they show our emotions and they are connected with three of the five senses bringing outside information to our brains. But what happens when our identity starts to droop and turn us into someone else? Or eye and nose restoration is needed to help us look younger? It may be time to research facial plastic surgery and find a facial plastic surgeon you would trust working on your face. A recent study conducted for the American Academy of...

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ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AAFPRS

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:22:02 GMT

It was my great pleasure to participate in the annual meeting of our Academy in Chicago last week. The American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons is the largest group of Facial Plastic Surgeons in world, and I am particularly proud to serve on two of its committees: The Emerging Trends and Technologies Committee and the Multimedia Committee. These groups help to guide the Academy's policies and efforts in a vast array of areas such as identifying new treatments in laser...

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Fillers aim to stop the clock

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:36:43 GMT

Debbie Williams of Amelia isn’t turning the big 4-0 or having a mid-life crisis. She doesn’t yearn for a shockingly taut chin line or baby-smooth forehead. But a few weeks before her 39th birthday, she was looking for a little pick-me-up. Like many 30- and 40-somethings, Williams turned to a non-surgical injectable filler to smooth those irksome lines and restore youthful volume to her cheekbones. “There’s something about turning 39. I just wanted a little something, to freshen up a little,” Williams...

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