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Case Study: The Injectable Rhinoplasty

Background: The use of injectable fillers has revolutionized the whole approach to facial rejuvenation, particularly for the early aging patient. It is no surprise that their ease of injection and immediate volumetric effects has led to their use for structural facial changes such as chin augmentation. Such use has even been extended to nose reshaping Read More…

Plastic Surgery Wisdom – Choosing Breast and Facial Implant Size

Aesthetic augmentation using implants is an important part of many cosmetic plastic surgery procedures. Whether it is the breast or different areas of the face, implants are used to make these areas bigger. While there are numerous factors that go into selecting the right implant for the need, the consideration of implant size is Read More…

Case Study: Jaw Angle Augmentation in Facial Asymmetry Correction

Background: Facial asymmetry can occur from a wide variety of bone and soft tissue deficiencies or even, more uncommonly, overgrowths. (hypertrophy) One of the most common components of facial asymmetry occurs in the jawline of the lower face. Growth abnormalities emanate from the rami of the mandible, the meeting point of the vertical and Read More…

The Relationship between Dental Health and Facial Aging

There are many factors that contribute to how one’s face ages and they are well known. But one cause of facial aging is not so apparent…your dental health. At least according to a newsletter that I recently received from a local dentist. According to the newsletter…’untreated dental problems can have dire consequences on oral and Read More…

The Goal and Effectiveness of Asian Blepharoplasty (Double Eyelid Surgery)

A plastic surgery story appeared on the internet and other news venues in regards to TV anchor Julie Chen having had eyelid surgery when she was younger. Other than the fact that she had it and she is highly visible, Asian eyelid surgery or Asian blepharoplasty is very common. It is estimated that ten Read More…

Plastic Surgery Wisdom – Choosing Surgery For the Least Possible Result

There are many factors that go into why any patient opts to undergo cosmetic plastic surgery. A perceived and persistent problem, hope for the best result, cost, reputation of the plastic surgeon, timing in their life, recovery opportunity, significance of the involved risks and a host of more minor considerations all pours into a big Read More…

The Younger Facelift – Less Is Just About Right

This generation of facelift patients is seeing a paradigm shift in how this facial rejuvenation procedure is being performed. In days gone by, one appeared when they were in their late 50s and 60s and had the procedure as a ‘reward’ for their years of life or waited until they retired when they had more Read More…

Case Study: Revision of Lip (Vermilion) Advancements

Background: While injectable fillers are the most common form of lip augmentation, there are limits as to the lip changes they can achieve. While fillers add volume, they have a limited ability to significantly increase the vertical height of the lip. The vertical or visible size of the lip vermilion is what all forms of Read More…

The Mechanism and Effectiveness of Power-Assisted Liposuction

Liposuction is a plastic surgery technique that relies heavily on mechanical equipment as well as some fundamental physics for effective subcutaneous fat removal. For many years liposuction was done using blunt-tipped cannulas with various hole arrangements just off of its rounded end. Subsequent technological advancements have focused on delivering various energies to the fat tissue Read More…

Botox Approved for Crow’s Feet Wrinkles

It was announced today that the most well known cosmetic drug, Botox, has been approved by the FDA to treat the wrinkles that radiate out from the eye, known as crow’s feet. This may come as a surprise to many since millions of people have received Botox injections around the eyes for years. Why Read More…