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The Long Forehead – Combining Scalp Advancement and Browlifting

Browlifting is often a frequent component of eyelid rejuvenation. The tired look around one’s upper eyelids may be magnified by a low and falling eyebrow position. The combination of a browlift can make an upper blepharoplasty result look eve better and, at the least, reduce the amount of upper eyelid skin that needs to be Read More…

The Aesthetics of Jaw Angle Implant Surgery

  A strong and well-defined jaw angle confers a certain degree of masculinity. Some men have it naturally, while others seek to obtain it from synthetic implants. The jaw angle makes up a portion of the mandibular ramus and its outline is formed by the intersection of its outer posterior and inferior borders. This bony Read More…

Case Study: A Limited Facelift for the Appearance of Jowls

Background:  One of the most bothersome signs of facial aging is what happens to the neck. As the skin becomes more loose, the once sharp neck angle changes from acute to more obtuse. The chin may appear smaller as the neck angle opens up. This loose skin, combined with fat that has collected and a Read More…

Case Study: Tummy Tuck Surgery and the Potential Need for Revision

Background: A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is one of the best and most reliable body contouring procedures. For many women after childbirth or for men and women after extreme weight loss, a classic tummy tuck procedure can make a world of difference. But unlike the many marketing ads and images, the sheer size of the Read More…

Understanding the Zones of Midface Implants

  Facial implants have come a long way in the past two decades with the introduction of dozens of different styles. One of the expanding facial implant areas is that of the midface. Known commonly as the cheek, it has become recognized that its anatomy is more complex than a single implant design can adequately Read More…

Considerations for Breast Augmentation in Bodybuilders

  Breast augmentation is not an uncommon request amongst women who are enthusiasts for bodybuilding and fitness activities. This extreme fitness activity can cause loss of any residual breast tissue as muscle mass is increased and body fat is lost. This is particularly relevant for those women who didn’t have much breast tissue naturally. When Read More…

The Temporal Tuck-up for Cheek Sagging

Lifting of aging and sagging facial tissues is often perceived as a facelift. In reality, a traditional facelift only affects the lower third of the face…the neck and jowls. That leaves out the two other major facial areas which can be lifted, the forehead (brows) and cheeks. Browlifts are well known and very effective facial Read More…

Case Study: Mini-Tummy Tuck vs. Full Tummy Tuck

Background: A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is one of the great plastic surgery body contouring procedures. It can do for many patients what no diet and exercise program can…get rid of loose skin and fat along the waistline. While there is always the trade-off of a scar (and a significant recovery), the results usually justify Read More…

Fundamental Concepts About Facial Photoaging Treatments

  Wrinkles, tiny blood vessels and brown spots are very typical signs of aging and can add years to your facial appearance. While many feel that these are just the effects of aging, in reality they are the long-term effects of unseen sun damage from years ago.What may have been a love affair with the Read More…

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