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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…

Upper Lip Aging – Anatomic Analysis and Rejuvenation Strategies

Rejuvenation of the upper lip is a commonly requested and performed procedure. There are numerous strategies for treating an aged upper lip and one of the basic approaches is to add volume. Usually through injectable fillers, volume is added to create a more protruding and pouty lip. This is based on the fundamental belief Read More…

Anesthesia Options in Plastic Surgery

One of the most common questions and concerns when one decides to undergo plastic surgery is what type of anesthesia will be used. Many people have misconceptions about anesthesia. Some believe that the procedure would be safer if one does not have a general anesthetic. Others have been put to sleep before for other Read More…

Surgical Treatment of Migraine Headaches – Sham vs. Actual Surgery

Migraines are difficult treatment problems that are resistant to many standard drug therapies. Few migraine sufferers have one treatment approach that works consistently. Migraines that have a single or predominant trigger site, while is just a subset of migraine sufferers, have been undergoing novel non-surgical (Botox) and surgical (nerve decompression) treatments in some centers Read More…

Comparing Dysport to Botox Injections

The wrinkle wars are beginning to heat up. After decades of a monopoly, there is finally a competitor to Botox for the treatment of facial wrinkles, Dysport. The introduction of Dysport now allows doctors to offer an alternative neurotoxin for facial cosmetic applications. Although Botox and Dysport are both botulinum toxin type A molecules, Read More…

Maxillary, Premaxillary and Paranasal Implants for Facial Augmentation

Facial implants remain a good and simple way to highlight existing or deficient facial anatomy. While everyone knows the most common facial implants, such as cheeks and chins, there are numerous other areas of the face that can implanted. In the midface, there are the standard implants of the cheeks and nose. These areas Read More…

Rhinoplasty Correction of Nostril Stenosis

The nostril, although often overlooked, plays very important aesthetic and functional roles in the nose. Beside being the obvious and only inlet for airway passage through the nose, its shape and opening help form the tip of the nose in both height and width. While nostril morphologies are as variable as the rest of Read More…

Timing of Liposuction (Smartlipo) and Weight Loss

One of the common questions or concerns in patients considering liposuction (Smartlipo) is the timing of the surgery. Given one’s existing weight, and whatever plans one has for weight loss, at what point should one undergo liposuction? Â Ideally, and the opinion that is most widely espoused, is to wait until one has lost as much Read More…