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Otoplasty (Ear Reshaping) in Teenagers

The ear is a peculiar facial feature. While not existing on the face per se, it has a convoluted shape of hills and valleys that surround the ear canal. Like the nose, it is incredibly unique in its size and shape and each person has their own particular ‘ear print’. Despite its complexity, it Read More…

Injectable Eyebrow/Brow Bone Augmentation

One of the most prominent facial area that changes as we age is that of the eyes. Known collectively as the periorbital region, it includes the eyelids, brows and all of the attached soft tissues. Periorbital age changes include brows that fall, eyelid skin that becomes excessive, and fat atrophy around the bone of Read More…

Considering Breast Reduction in Teenage Girls

One of the most common plastic surgery procedures done for teenage girls is breast reduction. Most women, young or older, have this surgery because they have large breasts that restrict their activities and give them pain. While older women usually have large breasts that have considerable sag (ptosis), teenage girls will not have as much Read More…

Teenage Rhinoplasty – Why, When and How

Being a teenager is tough, but it can be a lot tougher if you don’t like your nose. While most teens deal with their physical imperfections with acne medication and trendy clothes, a nose that is too big can not be easily camouflagued. Unfortunately, being ridiculed for a big nose is not uncommon. With Read More…

Secondary Correction of Chin Implant Complications

Chin augmentation using an implant is a very common and highly successful procedure.With easy access to the front of the lower jaw (mandible) and few anatomic structures in which to be concerned about injuring, changes in the chin are quick and predictable. As a stand alone procedure or in combination with numerous other facial Read More…

The Scar of the Direct Necklift

The neck wattle is a common sign of facial aging and often one of the most bothersome. Even in the presence of many other facial changes that occur with time, some patients find the sagging neck to be the first and, sometimes only, area they want addressed. This is particularly seen in older men. While Read More…

Realistic Expectations of Full Recovery after Plastic Surgery

One of the most common questions patients will ask in a plastic surgery consultation is…how long will my recovery be? While that question seems straightforward, it is not. Recovery from surgery can mean a lot of different things depending upon one’s end point of recovery. Does that mean how long until the pain lessens? Read More…

Contemporary Cheek Enhancement – Malar and Submalar Zone Considerations

The cheek or the midface region plays an important role in facial appearance. As one of the five facial bony prominences (brow, nose, chin, and jaw angles are the others), it is actually the most complex. It lacks any sharp angles, is made up of several bones that intersect together and is surrounded by Read More…

Rhinoplasty and Health Insurance – How To Avoid Paying Through The Nose

Rhinoplasty surgery, in the purest sense of the term, implies changes to the external or visible parts of the nose. Since the appearance of the nose does not necessarily affect how it functions, your insurance will not cover any of the rhinoplasty procedure if the goal is to achieve an improved looking nose. For Read More…

Understanding What Thigh Liposuction Can and Cannot Do

Liposuction is, by far, the most common body plastic surgery procedure. If not by numbers, then certainly by surface area. One of the most frequently treated areas is that of the thighs. Whether it is unhappiness with saddlebags (outer thighs) or fullness and loose skin on the inner thighs, contouring of the legs between Read More…