Face Procedures

Can a Facelift Look Natural? Many patients come to my office and want to look younger and refreshed but do not want the tight looking facelift that they have seen on some TV personalities. I explain to my patients that good face lifts are ones that help men and women look refreshed and rested and…
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Few parts of your body are as obvious as your nose. It is literally the centerpiece to your face. And for many of my patients, the nose, well… it could benefit from some outside guidance. What is a Rhinoplasty? A rhinoplasty or “nose job” is one of the most technically and artistically challenging plastic surgery operations and…
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I consult with a number of patients every week about their facial aging. A frequent thread to the discussion centers around a patient looking “tired” or “angry,” but not feeling that way. She wants her facial expression to better reflect her true feelings of happiness and contentment. What Causes Facial Aging? There are a number…
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The holidays are around the corner and here are a few ideas for freshening your look in preparation for friends and family, or stepping under the mistletoe. Tip 1: Try a Fast, Temporary Fix Botox, Dysport and Xeomin, the newest competitor, take effect in about one week and help soften forehead lines and creases around…
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The short answer is not really. Botox and Dysport are similar in many ways.  The purpose of the medications is to relax the muscles that contract and cause wrinkles, like those found on the forehead and around the eyes.  The end result should give the face a softer and less-angry look that develops as a result…
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The Case of the Shrinking Lips Last week a patient asked me, “How come my lips keep getting smaller as I get older?” Many factors play a role in the change in the shape of the face including the lips. Surprisingly, facial aging in general is more than skin deep. According to one study of…
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Men Want to Look Younger Too Recent articles and data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons report that cosmetic surgery procedures in men are increasing. This is true for both in office procedures (botox, fillers, in-office facelift) and in operating room (facelift, ear pinning, liposuction). In my practice, I am also seeing the trend….
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What is an In-Office Facelift? The In-Office Facelift (also known as a “mini-facelift”) is a facelift that can be performed in our office under local anesthesia in about one to two hours.  It can help reverse the effects of age, gravity, and/or weight loss by removing excess skin in the face and neck and tighten the…
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