Archive for May, 2013

What’s the Best Age for Eyelid Surgery?

Drooping upper eyelids are a concern for people young and old. The cause is genetic for some individuals, and for others it’s a sign of advancing years. Restoring a more youthful and open upper eyelid, through blepharoplasty, can be a very rewarding experience. We don’t age according to a timeline, nor do we all age […]

Getting the Best Out of Your Eyes

Brows are to the eyes what a frame is to a painting. Eyebrows direct a defining focus to the eyes. They are the key element in communication because they convey attitude and feeling. In essence, eyebrows reflect our signs of beauty, age, and indication of emotion. Your eyes are the one major area where you […]

Mini Lift or Face Lift?

A mini face lift is often marketed as a less expensive, less invasive, option for facial rejuvenation. If you want to look younger, this is an appealing proposition; why not opt for the less extensive procedure? Mini Facelift for Minimal Signs of Aging Mini facelifts are best for treating minimal signs of aging. They can […]

Chin Augmentation on The Doctors

Erica Seeks a More Feminine Facial Profile I feel like a don’t have a very feminine profile, says Erica, on this episode of The Doctors. “I’d like to see if there’s anything you can do about it.” You have a significant accumulation of subcutaneous fat. You also have a significantly weak chin. If we drop […]

FDA Advisors Vote to OK Juvederm for Cheek Augmentation

VOLUMA XC Injection Corrects Age-Related Volume Deficit in the Mid-Face While facial surgeons often use dermal fillers and fat grafting for cheek augmentation, there are currently no products with FDA approved indications for this treatment. Juvederm Voluma XC could change that in the near future, according to yesterday’s news release from Allergan Inc. According to […]