Category: buccal lipectomy | chin augmentation | facial reshaping | liposuction

Surgical Options for the Chubby Face (Fat Face)

It is not uncommon to hear a patient’s concern about their chubby or ‘fat face’. For some of these patients their face matches their body habitus and some significant weight loss will do wonders for those concerns. But there are people who do have a chubby face that are not necessarily significantly overweight and Read More…

Cleavage after Breast Augmentation – Is It Possible?

‘My breasts are sagging and I am a 36 B. I want to have breast augmentation to make them bigger. What worries is that my breasts are too spaced pretty far apart and I would like nice cleavage. How can I be sure that I will have good cleavage after my breast implant surgery?’ Read More…

Common Questions about Rejuvenation of the Aging Mouth

What happens to the mouth area with aging? Like the rest of the face, aging affects the mouth by atrophy and sagging. This is manifest by lips that get thinner, the development of vertical lip wrinkles, corners of the mouth that turn down, and the appearance of marionette lines or folds. These changes collectively can Read More…

Lifting Procedures for the Frowning Mouth (Perioral Plastic Surgery)

Age-related changes around the mouth, known as perioral aging, are a very common concern for many women. Like the rest of the face, the mouth area deflates and sags with aging. One of the most effects of aging is that the upper lip sags, particularly at the corners, causing the mouth to sag. As Read More…

Event Planning, Travel and Plastic Surgery

An upcoming vacation, family event, or significant personal event often becomes the incentive to undergo some form of plastic surgery. Whether it is the consideration of seeing themselves on a beach or wanting to look great at their class reunion, a change from plastic surgery can be very appealing. Often times, however, patients appear Read More…

Common Questions about Jaw Angle Augmentation (Implants)

1. Who would benefit from jaw angle augmentation? The shape of one’s jaw is influenced by its horseshoe or U-shape. From angle to angle, the lower jaw (mandible) is a curved bone that is most recognized by its frontal prominence, the chin. But recent trends in men have placed new emphasis on the aesthetics Read More…

Case Study: Otoplasty Surgery for Protruding Ears

Background: Protruding ears are a frequent source of embarrassment and ridicule. Whether it is a young school-age child or an adult, ears that stick out too far can make one very self-conscious. There is an established angle number between the side of the head and the ear. (auriculo-cephalic angle, 20 to 30 degrees) However, Read More…

Common Questions on Forehead Reshaping and Contouring

What influence does the forehead have on one’s appearance? The forehead is a very prominent and visible facial area. While it is not the most dominant facial feature, it does have an influence on one’s appearance in numerous ways. The forehead does have an influence on gender appearance. In men, the brow ridge (bossing or Read More…

Common Questions about Skin Rejuvenation

1. What is the best approach to make my skin look better? To make your skin look and feel more healthy and attractive, one must reduce or prevent wrinkles, sun spots and loose skin, improve skin texture and color, and remove blotches or damaged blood vessels. Such total skin rejuvenation requires a Read More…

Liposuction of the Buffalo Hump Deformity – Effectiveness and Longevity

The Buffalo Hump deformity, also known as a dorsocervical fat accumulation, is known to occur from many different diagnoses. It most commonly occurs in HIV patients from the effects of the antiviral medications. But chronic steroid use and certain endocrine disorders can also create a similar type posterior neck deformity, marked by a large Read More…