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It’s natural to be afraid of the unknown. So, it’s no surprise when many first-time plastic surgery patients experience pre-op jitters. Fear of incisions, fear of pain, fear of general anesthesia and the underlying fear: will I wake up after the surgery? Some of these fears are valid. Others are baseless. The common denominator is […]

Ultherapy and laser skin resurfacing techniques are as different as sound and light. Both use high-frequency energy to smooth away facial wrinkles and tighten the skin, but they are completely different technologies. When it comes to the many non-surgical skin resurfacing and skin tightening treatments, many individuals are confused by their differences. With laser resurfacing […]

Without the expertise of a plastic surgeon, there is no way to beat the natural signs of aging. Regular use of a moisturizer and a healthy diet help slow the signs of aging, but you will still develop crow’s feet, forehead lines, and jowls over time. Facial plastic surgeries are an effective way to revitalize […]

A fairly new type of facial cosmetic procedure literally has patients “chilling out” while getting rid of their unwanted facial wrinkles. The procedure is known as Cryotherapy, which uses the body’s natural muscular tightening and relaxation response to cold temperatures to smooth facial wrinkles and lines in the forehead. Cosmetic physicians sometimes refer to it […]

The female lips have long been more than just a means of communication. They are a tool for conveying complex human emotion as well as a potent symbol of female sexuality and physical age, as the lips tend to lose volume with advancing years. Thin, poorly defined lips appear tense, taught, unexpressive, and may expose […]

Nothing says “Man” like a strong, prominent chin. A receding male chin, on the other hand, has the unfortunate and unintended effect of projecting weakness, lack of male virility, or poor self-confidence. The difference between a man with a strong chin and a man with a small chin (microgenia) is like night and day, sweet […]

Otoplasty is the surgical reshaping of the ears. It is a fairly delicate and complicated procedure that is designed to correct natural abnormalities in the shape, structure or appearance of the ear lobes or ear cartilage. It is commonly performed to reduce the size of large ears or set prominent ears back closer to the […]

There actually may be several plastic surgeons these days as an increasing number do, in fact, make house calls. Some even offer a service described as a “virtual house call.” It’s the next best thing to a private, face-to-face consultation. Time was when most doctors made house calls. These were typically your family care practitioners. […]

We’ve heard many great things about Botox, as well as some horror stories. Used judiciously and under the right circumstances, this widely popular injectable erases wrinkles for a smoother, more youthful appearance. Then there are the horror stories of Botox use gone wild, stories of “pumping parties” where unqualified people injected each other with Botox […]

A person’s imagination can wreak total havoc on a peaceful mind long before cosmetic surgery. What will it feel like being unconscious? Will I wake up from the anesthesia? Images of losing control or worse begin to build up in the mind, and so does the stress and anxiety. The old adage “knowledge is power” […]