Facelift is surgery, and surgery means that the skin is being cut. Whenever the skin is cut, it has to heal, and healing skin is never perfect again. We call the imperfections of healing skin “scars.” Scars aren’t a complication of a facelift: they’re an expected outcome. Ideally, surgeons should take steps [...]
One essential aspect of beauty is symmetry. We consider faces that are generally the same on both sides to be more beautiful than those that are markedly different. Unfortunately, asymmetry is something that increases with age, according to a new study. This is just another challenge to maintaining an attractive appearance as we get older. [...]
We already know that one of the disadvantages of a facelift is the fact that it can cause surgical complications. A nonsurgical facelift in our office doesn’t involve surgery, so it doesn’t have these risks. But reliable statistics on facelift complications are hard to find. That’s why it’s good to see a [...]
If you are looking to rejuvenate the appearance of your face, it seems like there’s a new treatment out there every day to try. This week, one that’s being given attention is the J-Plasma helium treatment, which has the limitations of other procedures-of-the-week. Although it sounds good, it’s important to understand that [...]
As facial fillers have increased in popularity, doctor have tried applying them in more situations than in the past. One of the newer techniques is sometimes known as the mega filler facelift, because it’s done using much larger amounts of filler to try to mimic the effects of a surgical facelift, but Cosmetic Surgery or Cosmetic Dentistry: What’s the Best Way to Look Young?
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