Archive for the ‘ Facial Surgery ’ Category

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 […]

Two Ways to Tackle Turkey Neck

How to Treat Fat and Skin Under the Chin Many adults, even young people, are bothered by fat and skin under the chin. Stubborn neck fat can hide the angles of your lower face. If neck issues are making you self-conscious, we have cosmetic treatments you should consider. The causes of neck fat are numerous: […]

What is a Nose Job? Intro to Rhinoplasty

While it’s not the most elegant name for a cosmetic procedure, the term “nose job” is a common way to reference rhinoplasty. Rhinoplasty is performed to reshape the nose and thereby enhance facial symmetry and profile. In some cases, the surgery can also improve nasal function (although another procedure called septoplasty may be more suitable […]

Italian Study Looks at Combined Rhinoplasty and Chin Augmentation

A new study published in JAMA’s Facial Plastic Surgery journal takes a closer look at procedures that combine rhinoplasty and chin augmentation to enhance facial profile. Surgeons at the University of Verona evaluated 90 surgical cases performed over a span of 2 years. They assessed the long term stability and aesthetic outcome of simultaneous chin […]

How to Treat Deep Frown Lines Between the Eyes

Eyebrow drooping, deep frown lines, a sagging forehead, and forehead lines are all common signs of aging. Fortunately, a good surgeon can correct those pesky brow lines and sagging skin, helping you look youthful and refreshed. Sometimes, a simple office procedure can do the trick, while other times a brow lift or blepharoplasty is recommended. […]

Most Patients Happy With Brow Lift Surgery

A study published in Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery shared survey results from 98 brow lift patients. Facial plastic surgeons perform thousands of brow lift surgeries each year. But how do patients really feel about their results? According to a recent German survey, they’re fairly satisfied. Sometimes called a forehead lift, a brow lift is […]

Demand for Facelift Surgery Continues to Grow in Middle East

According a report by the AMEinfo.com, facial surgeries in Dubai were popular during 2012 and are expected to increase further in 2013. The trend is thought to represent changing cultural beliefs about cosmetic surgery in this part of the world. Though long discouraged in many Middle Eastern countries, changing world views and the spread of […]

Arched Eyebrows Giving Way to Straight Look

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 […]

4 Great Techniques for Better Ears

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 […]

Facelift Surgery: The Final Step of Massive Weight Loss

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 […]