Choe Center Blog

Smoking is not only bad for your health in general but it puts you at a significantly increased risk of medical complications during and after facelift surgery. There is absolutely zero dispute among qualified surgeons that smoking is bad for the patient and bad for the procedure and the final cosmetic results. For this reason, […]

Wouldn’t it be great to be able to change the appearance of your nose without having to make a permanent commitment? You can, and it doesn’t involve surgery or a painful recovery period. Many patients, fearful of surgery, are choosing Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty to improve the look of the nose with results lasting anywhere from a […]

The late King of Pop Michael Jackson may forever be remembered as one cosmetic nose surgery too many. The results just seemed to get worse and worse with each corrective procedure. The one positive outcome from the Michael Jackson plastic surgery saga was the open debate that arose over the question: just how many cosmetic […]

Your surgeon will always have your back, so to speak, before, during and after a cosmetic facial procedure. If that procedure involves eyelid surgery, your doctor will want to share with you the best possible advice on how to prepare for the operation to ensure safe and optimal results and minimal complications. Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) […]

Each person’s face ages differently, but for many the middle of the face is where the changes are often first and most noticeable. Throughout the course of normal aging the skin loses collagen, the skin’s natural moisturizer. The cheeks lose fat cells which in youth made the cheeks plump and firm. The nasolabial folds between […]

Many returning U.S. combat soldiers bear physical wounds that may have healed, but have left them with deep emotional scars. It is especially painful for a veteran who has suffered a disfiguring facial wound as a result of a roadside bomb, gunshot wound, exploded land mine, rocket propelled grenade, or motor vehicle accident. In 2008, […]

Comparing Botox and dermal facial fillers is like comparing watermelons and avocados. Both botox and fillers are injected under the skin to restore a more youthful appearance, but their chemical action is completely different. Understanding these differences is important for you to decide which non-invasive cosmetic facial procedure is right for you. Botox (Botulinum toxin) […]

Have you ever had somebody walk up to you and say, “Why are you angry?” Huh? you say. Naturally, you reach deep into your purse, crack open your compact, and come to a sudden realization. You’ve got droopy mouth corners. Don’t be too surprised or upset. Lots of people get them. It’s just one of […]

Dry, red, burning eyes are uncomfortable and they can even pose a possible health risk if not treated immediately. Dry eyes are one potential post-operative complication associated with blepharoplasty – specifically, lower eyelid surgery – where incisions are made in order to tighten the skin or remove excess fat or muscle. Plastic surgeons suspect lower […]

A lot of attention has been given to rhinoplasty lately since the “2013 Rhino-Popularity Report” was released from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). The survey concludes that rhinoplasty has maintained its position as the “most popular” facial plastic surgery procedure for the third year in a row. Men find this […]