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The Tear Trough Deformity: Surgical and Injectable Filler Treatment Options

A very common patient concern is that of dark circles under the eyes. While patients frequently try a variety of creams to improve the dark discoloration that they see, they are usually chasing the wrong ‘rabbit’. Most dark circles problems are really a tear trough deformity, an indentation problem that is creating a shadow Read More…

Chemical Peeling of the Lower Eyelid for Wrinkle Reduction

Contrary to the perception of many, upper and lower eyelid (blepharoplasty) surgery will not do much to improve wrinkles around the eyes. Eyelid procedures are for removing redundant skin and herniated fat. For wrinkle improvement around the eyes, chemical peels are one good option for wrinkle reduction. If chemical peeling is to be done Read More…

Case Study: Laser Bra Lift in Breast Lift Surgery

Background: Sagging of the breasts is a very common cosmetic problem that eventually affects most women. While time, gravity, and pregnancy accounts for much of the breast sagging that occurs, some women have it naturally even when they are young. Breast lifts, also known as a mastopexy, is a well-established plastic surgery operation used Read More…

Recovery after Neck Liposuction

Unhappiness with the shape of one’s neck is a common cosmetic concern. It is important to differentiate between a full neck, which is a fat problem, from that of a neck wattle which is more of a skin issue than that of fat. Usually a neck shape that is due primarily to fat is Read More…

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…