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Implant Options for Temporal Augmentation

Temporal hollowing, also known as narrow or indented temples, gives the face (head actually) an unnatural hourglass shape. Rather than a convex transition from the side of the head into the upper cheek area, temporal hollowing shows a concave or sunken contour. Temporal hollowing occurs due to a variety of reasons. Most commonly, it Read More…

Vertical Reduction of the Long Chin

The chin is the predominant feature of the lower face. Whether it is too short or too long affects the overall look of one’s face. While short chin deformities make up the vast majority of corrections, long chin problems also exist. The overly prominent chin can exist in two dimensions, too far forward (horizontal excess) Read More…

Smartlipo (Laser Liposuction): It’s All About The Heat

The most simplistic understanding of Smartlipo (laser liposuction) is that it induces thermal lipolysis. This accomplished by the direct destruction of fat cells through heat energy delivered by a fine laser probe. A secondary effect of the use of laser energy is that there is a build-up of heat throughout the treatment zone which Read More…

Advanta (ePTFE) Implants for Lip Augmentation

Fuller lips continue to be a desired cosmetic enhancement. Most commonly, the upper lip is augmented in an effort to increase its naturally smaller proportion to that of the lower lip. Injectable fillers continue to be the most common method of lip augmentation due to immediate result and lack of recovery. Lip augmentation with injectable Read More…

Masseteric Muscle (Square Face) Reduction with Botox Injections

Botox or botulinum toxin A has a lot uses that go beyond facial wrinkle reduction. Some of these are well known and FDA-approved and others are not. One of the newer uses in plastic surgery has been in the nonsurgical management of masseter hypertrophy. While well known in the Eastern world, it is not Read More…

Fat Injections for Reconstructed Breast Contour Deformities

Fat injections continue to grow in popularity for numerous applications. While the procedure has good acceptance in the face, its use in the breast for correction of contour deformities is still in its infancy. Its use in breast reconstruction provides another potential tool for breast shaping due to its ease of use, lack of Read More…

Injectable Fat Grafting into the Face – Location vs. Volume Survival

Facial contour problems arise from a variety of reasons including birth defects, traumatic injuries, cancer, certain diseases such as HIV, the aging process and certain aesthetic concerns. Provided that the underlying bone structure is normal, treatments are directed at the concept of adding volume. Volumetric addition today is often done by fat grafting. Transplanted Read More…

Corner of Mouth Lift – Surgical Correction of Frowning

A frowning look is not associated with the perception of happiness nor youth. A frown is primarily a result of the angulation of the corners of the mouth. The mouth corner is where the upper and lower lips meet and should be at the same horizontal positionÂ as the lip line. (the line where Read More…

Skin Rejuvenation: Percutaneous Collagen Induction (PCI) vs. Laser Resufacing

Skin rejuvenation is the most frequently requested cosmetic facial procedure, largely by women of ages 35 and above. As the skin starts to look dull and develop those first few wrinkles, doing something to help the skin look better becomes a consideration. The term, skin rejuvenation, encompasses a wide variety of office-based procedures that Read More…

Tanning Beds and the Risk of Skin Cancer

The warm and seemingly healthy glow from a good tan is an irresistible appeal for many, particularly those under the age of 35. Most everyone recognizes the potential skin damage that occurs from excessive natural sun exposure and people are much more vigilant today about using sun blocks and limiting sun exposure. These concerns, Read More…