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facial aging

What is the best age to have a facelift?

Actually, there is no best age to have a facelift.  We all age differently, some show early signs of aging by their 40's, while others remain relatively tight until their 60's.  These variances can be attributed to a number of factors such as, lifestyle, sun-exposure, smoking and genetic predisposition. When a facelift is performed at...

Men and Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic procedures for men continue to be on the rise due to greater acceptance of both  younger and older men who want to improve their appearance. Today, we live in a world that emphasizes health and fitness.  Men are feeling the need to look more youthful and dynamic well into their 50's, 60's and beyond.  The American...

How Your Face Reveals Your Age

Most plastic surgeons will agree that there are three key areas of the face that can reveal  the true age of a person, that being the eyes, lips and neck area.  Many patients focus mainly on improving their facial features, whether it be through surgical intervention such as a rhytidectomy (facelift), blepharoplasty (eyelift) or non-surgical procedures...

Botox Cosmetics/Frequently Asked Questions

What does Botox® do? Botox® is a simple, non-surgical procedure that may help to smooth minor imperfections in facial skin, such as frown lines, wrinkle and creases that develop through the normal aging process. Is that procedure painful? The doctor will administer several tiny injections to the area being treated.  No anesthesia is needed.  Discomfort is minimal...

Considering Low-Cost Cosmetic Surgery, Then Consider This:

A recent article in USA Today highlights the much advertised clinics that feature low-cost cosmetic surgery.  These centers focus on speedy, inexpensive surgical procedures rather than patient safety.  These centers often times utilize high pressure sales personnel for consultations and diagnosis.  These low-cost medical centers perform in-office treatments as an alternative to an accredited surgical...

Do non-surgical skin tightening devices really work?

There are a number of non-surgical skin tightening devices on the market today.  These devices are advertised as a quick, non-surgical fix for skin laxity(loose skin).  At the present time there is  very little scientific validation to substantiate these claims.  These devices use radiofrequency, focused ultrasound and laser energy. The emergence of these non-surgical devices stems from the...