Apr 09, 2019
Fixing a Nasal Valve Collapse
The nasal valve is the narrowest part of the airway in your nose. When there is a nasal valve collapse, that means there is a weakness or the further narrowing of the nasal valve. Any alterations made to the structure of the nose that affects the nasal valve area can result in i...
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Apr 02, 2019
Smooth and Tight: Beautiful Lower Eyelids
What do you see when you look at your lower eyelids? In the best situation the answer should be “not much”. The lower eyelids in an attractive young face are not well defined. They blend smoothly into the cheek. If you can see a clearly defined lower lid, it may be time to get ahe...
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Apr 02, 2019
Do you Breathe Beautifully?
There are many reasons why a person may want a rhinoplasty, or “nose job”. Certainly the most common desire is to look better. The nose is a centerpiece on the face and if twisted, too large, or disproportionate to the rest of your features it can be a conspicuous li...
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Mar 23, 2019
Do it Again…Revision Rhinoplasty
Getting a nose job, or rhinoplasty, is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures, and for good reason. It’s a great way to increase your confidence, look fabulous, and help you breathe better. Rhinoplasty, is also one of the most difficult of all surgeries. It’s not techni...
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Mar 18, 2019
How much does art cost?
Suppose you wanted a painting. How much should you expect to pay and how will you find out this information? You could go into a gallery and ask the well dressed person how much do paintings cost. Or, you could go online and ask Google how much is a painting. Either way, you’re ...
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Mar 12, 2019
In for the long run
There are three basic things we can do to change how someone looks: reposition, add, or remove. If you want fuller lips we can add volume with a filler such as Versa, Juvederm, or Restylane. If you have too much neck fat we’ll remove volume such as with fat freezing or liposuctio...
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Mar 12, 2019
Otoplasty: Ear shaping
Have you ever wondered what is the purpose of the external ear? I know that ears are for hearing, but why do we have the curvy cartilaginous structure outside of the ear canal? It’s likely that the external ear (or auricle) is used to help focus sound waves towards your ear cana...
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Mar 12, 2019
Asian Eyelid Surgery: True Beauty or Rejection of one’s heritage?
Some people with Asian ancestry have eyelids that appear different than those of, say, persons of European descent. Asian eyelids may have a fuller appearance and can have a skin fold near the central (or medial) corner (or canthus) of the eye. This lack of a “supratarsal crease...
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Mar 12, 2019
Do you want to Get Cheeky or Stop Being Cheeky?
“Cheeky” is a British adjective for being impudent, audacious, impertinent, or irreverent, though perhaps in a fun way. In our world, being “cheeky” means having full cheeks. Just like the British adjective, this can be good or bad. Having nice full cheekbones is good, and havin...
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Mar 12, 2019
Choices, Choices, Choices!
Have you ever had a tough time making a big choice? Let’s say you were shopping for an automobile. You do your research, talk with friends, read reviews, and now you’re down to two. Maybe you know you want a specific model but can’t decide upon the right color. Eventually you se...
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Mar 01, 2019
When Is a Mini Facelift the Perfect Choice?
Age, stress, the sun and a number of other factors can make your face look drawn, gaunt and dull, making you look years older than you actually may be. Topical creams, over the counter prescriptions, tablets and other alternatives can only do so much to improve the look and feel...
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Feb 15, 2019
Regretting Your Tattoos? They don’t have to be Permanent
Was there a time when you thought getting a tattoo was the right decision because you believed that you were going to stay in love with it forever? Perhaps it was the name of your ex-lover or a design that you thought was appropriate at that time. However, as you get older and mor...
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