Why do we recommend microneedling? After my first microneedling treatment, I knew that I would never again pay for a facial. Granted, I’ve never found facials particularly relaxing or beneficial. But, after one microneedling treatment, I could tell a significant difference in the appearance of my face; refreshed, glowing, and oh so clean feeling skin. […]
What can I do for my thin lips? There are several options when it comes to improving the volume, shape, and lines of the lips. Non- surgical options include a “lip flip” with precise injections of a neuromodulator (Botox TM , Dysport TM , Jeuveau TM , or Daxxify TM ) to evert the lips […]
Why do my upper lids look heavy and tired? Many patients complain of heavy tired appearing eyes. Early in the aging process people often experience extra folds of skin in the upper lid. In addition, the brows may drop with age, leading to thicker and heavier brow tissue descending over the lid. Both of these […]
Is facial symmetry important for attractiveness? Facial symmetry is an important element in our perception of attractiveness with a strong preference toward seeing symmetrical faces as more attractive. It is interesting that in split face studies, however, artificially constructed perfect symmetry (mirrored hemifaces) are scored as less attractive than the same natural faces with slight […]
Why choose non-surgical fat reduction? There is little to no downtime, no incisions or scars, and it is permanent fat removal. The limitations are that it is not suitable for people with a lot of excess fat to remove. It is perfect if you have areas of fat on your body that you don’t like […]
Hairline lowering or forehead reduction surgery is a procedure that brings the hairline forward and makes the forehead shorter. In women, the ideal length of the forehead is about 5.5-6 cm. Whereas in men, the ideal forehead is longer at about 6-7 cm. An overly long forehead makes facial proportions disharmonious. Many people are bothered […]
Facelift Terminology Facelift terminology can be complicated and confusing for patients. It really doesn’t need to be, however. The key to a properly performed facelift is to reposition the supportive tissues of the face in a way that restores more youthful contours and volume. This means that work is done under the skin to release […]
