Visage Surgical Institute

With movies, books and TV programs serving up vampire-themed entertainment, it shouldn’t surprise anyone to see this cultural obsession being used in marketing a unique facelift procedure called “selphyl” or the “vampire facelift.”  What makes this procedure stand out among its predecessors is that it involves using blood.  The surgeon takes blood from your arm, […]

Razor-thin, arched eyebrows have long been a staple of Hollywood film actresses and the fashion industry. But are the arches beginning to fall? A recent report indicates that the fashionability of arched eyebrows has likely been on a downward decline for the past 60 years. Some of this broader trend can already be seen in […]

Many patients, when seeking a surgeon to perform a tummy tuck or rhinoplasty, skim over the surgeon’s qualifications. After all, if they are “board-certified,” doesn’t that mean that they are qualified to perform these procedures? In fact, while many surgeons advertise that they are board-certified, this does not necessarily mean that they have any specific […]

Men in cosmetic surgeons’ offices were once very rare, but in recent years, more cosmetic surgeons around the United States have reported higher rates of men walking into their clinics. As a result, there has been greater awareness around men’s cosmetic issues, including gynecomastia. This is a common problem that affects roughly 4 percent of […]

Most cosmetic surgeons work on improving people’s looks, and call it a day. But what about improving people’s voices? A recent post on RealSelf highlights injectable procedures that can enhance vocal performance. Known as the voice lift, this procedure is becoming more popular on both sides of the Atlantic, although many doctors regard the procedure […]

Cosmetic surgeons have a number of techniques that they can use to restore the appearance of their patients’ ears. With the development of new procedures and new fashion trends, the landscape of ear rejuvenation is always changing. Here are four popular approaches to rejuvenating and restoring the appearance of the ears. Ear Surgery Also known […]

Cosmetic surgeons have mastered the broad strokes of facial rejuvenation. While there are continually new advancements in facelift surgery, the true cutting edge of cosmetic surgery lies in the subtle touches – slight features that reveal the signs of aging. In particular, one of the most exciting developments has been the emergence of new lip […]

Sun exposure, acne, or just getting older can leave your skin tone uneven, wrinkled, spotted or even scarred. If you want to look smoother and younger, you might want to consider a chemical peel treatment, which involves varying chemical solutions to smooth the texture of your skin by removing the damaged outer layers, boosting cell […]

Your skin is a wonderful organ – it protects you from the outside world and is amazingly resilient. Unfortunately, while skin can be amazingly elastic, it is often unable to retract after being stretched. Many people who undergo significant weight loss are dismayed to find large, sagging folds of skin in different parts of their […]

What are the best strategies for skin care this fall? A recent segment on the Today Show highlighted some of the tips that you should follow to keep yourself looking great and feeling healthy as we leave summer behind. Dr. Anne Chapas, one of the guests on the program, also discussed some of the benefits […]