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...
View MoreMar 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 ...
View MoreMar 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...
View MoreMar 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...
View MoreMar 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...
View MoreMar 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...
View MoreMar 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...
View MoreMar 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...
View MoreFeb 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...
View MoreJan 25, 2019
Neck Fat Makes You Look Out of Shape
When you start gaining weight, fat deposits increase in various parts of the body, including the neck. Fat accumulation in the neck makes the neck appear thick and bulging. It also creates an appearance of a double chin. Having large deposits of neck fat changes the appearance o...
View MoreOct 20, 2015
Cosmetic Surgery Treatments that Won’t Break the Bank
While cosmetic surgery can be a great way to recover from accidents or to allow the person on the outside to match the person on the inside, many people ignore its helpful benefits due to the belief that it is too costly. In truth, there are several simple surgery options that ca...
View MoreOct 18, 2015
Is Plastic Surgery Seasonal?
Like most businesses, the field of plastic and cosmetic surgery tends to have its busy seasons and its slow times. People are most likely to get work done in the months of December through March, while most don’t want to interrupt their summers with any sort of procedure. But is ...
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