We’re lucky to live in an era that gives us so many options for minimally-invasive cosmetic treatments. These days, you can improve your facial aesthetics without surgery or the extensive downtime and discomfort involved with it. However, not all problems can be fixed with non-invasive treatments alone. The key to a successful procedure is choosing… [Read More]
Taking Facial Plastic Surgery to the Extreme Following a successful facial cosmetic surgery, the people in the patient’s life should not feel compelled to ask him or her: “Have you had work done?” A plastic surgeon’s intent is not to construct perfection, but rather to create aesthetic improvements that each patient is pleased with. Satisfactory… [Read More]
We are pleased to now offer Kybella for the non-surgical treatment of the “double chin” for excess fullness/fat beneath the chin. This new treatment offers a high rate of success in treating the chin with no downtime, although there is some swelling which can occur. No incisions are needed. No sedation is necessary. While liposuction continues… [Read More]
When it comes to surgery, there are some inevitable side effects that are caused by the trauma of the operation. Bruising is an extremely common phenomenon following surgery, particularly rhinoplasty. This bruising is concentrated on the nose and the eye area, and can take quite a while to fade, making many patients uneasy about leaving… [Read More]
A patient told us today of her experience with the facelift under local anesthesia and it’s a story we have heard multiple times. So, I think it is important to share with our readers. In an effort to minimize cost, some doctors routinely recommend facelift under local anesthesia, meaning no IV and no general anesthesia. … [Read More]
The other day a patient asked me what I thought Kylie Jenner did that would have caused the changes we see in recent magazine pictures. While I certainly have no knowledge if she has had any procedure, and I can only comment based on supposed before-and-after pictures, the pictures I have seen show fuller lips…. [Read More]
How can someone achieve beautiful filling of the lips that is long-lasting but not overdone? While many of the options are synthetic fillers, which are temporary, we love using the body’s natural filler – fat – as part of our VolumeLift sm. With fat, you can achieve natural feeling and natural-looking results that last many… [Read More]
We are pleased to be the first office in the city to offer Restylane Silk. This brand-new filler is FDA approved for lip lines (sometimes called “smoker’s lines,” but all patients eventually get these). It is also approved for filling the lips. This new filler is a smaller particle size than the standard Restylane, which… [Read More]
There are many treatment options for the area under the eyes, ranging from chemical peels of varying strengths to Botox, fillers and surgery. The best treatment really depends on the individual patient’s face. Fine lines can be improved with Botox or Dysport. I don’t prefer to use fillers for fine lines in this area, but… [Read More]
Angelina Jolie sports some prominent cheek implants in her latest role. This is a great example of what we DON’T do in our office–make cheeks pointy. This obviously serves a purpose in film, to create an extreme character by accentuating certain features, and it is effective. More natural beauty begs a more rounded cheek that… [Read More]
