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]
Double chins have a talent for making people feel insecure about how they look, especially in photographs. There are many reasons a double chin may occur. It can be due to weight gain or because of looser skin under the chin. It can also form due to the effects of aging. A double chin (submental… [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]
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]
The Effect of Smoking on Your Skin: Twins I found the pictures in this article fascinating and compelling–pictures of twins, one of which has smoked (or smoked more). Take a look and try to decide for yourself, without looking at the captions, which twin smoked. I always recommend our patients try to quit smoking, particularly… [Read More]
