Archive for the ‘ Facial Surgery ’ Category

Secondary Rhinoplasty Leads to 97 Percent Satisfaction

Is it true that people have revisionary rhinoplasty are often demanding and difficult? A recent report in the September issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery seems to undermine that old stereotype. The author of the report, Mark Constantian, MD, found that 97% of revisionary rhinoplasty patients were satisfied with their new results – and questions […]

Can Fat Grafting Restore the Appearance of Aged Hands?

Hand rejuvenation is one of the most difficult challenges in cosmetic surgery. But could autologous fat grafting be the answer? According to a new article in the Cosmetic Surgery Times, at least one plastic and reconstructive surgeon argues that fat grafting can provide “long-term skin thickening and rejuvenating functions far beyond its initial filling effect.” […]

What Does Rhytidectomy Mean?

Sometimes it seems that doctors have a language all their own, with the long, complicated names for different surgical procedures. While sometimes it’s easy to guess what the words mean (abdominoplasty has something to do with the abdomen), other times it can seem like words come completely out of left field. When it comes to […]

Facelift or Fillers: What’s the Difference?

What’s the difference between facelift surgery and dermal fillers? If you’re considering a facial cosmetic procedure, you might wonder whether surgery is necessary, or if an injection will suffice. Here’s a breakdown of the pros and cons of facelift surgery and dermal fillers to help you reach your decision. Dermal Fillers temporarily reduce facial wrinkles […]

How Long Do the Results of Facelift Surgery Last?

It’s a simple question, but the answers are different for everyone. In one sense, your facelift will provide permanent results, as your facial tissues will always be tighter than if you hadn’t had the surgery. However, the results often tend to fade with time, as the aging process continues. How long your facelift will last […]

Is There a Best Age for a Facelift?

Can you be too old or too young for a facelift? Since most facelift surgeries are performed between the ages of 40–60, should you consider your procedure in your early 40s, or wait until your late 50s? As conversation on RealSelf.com shows, there are many opinions on the subject. However, most cosmetic surgeons agree: there […]

New Eyelid Fat Removal Technique Highlighted in Cosmetic Surgery Journal

A cosmetic surgeon has developed a surgical technique for removing age-related fat in the inner corner of the eye, according to MarketWatch. This procedure can remove the eyelid fat more quickly than traditional eyelid surgery. According to Dr. Sheila Barbarino, who authored an article on the technique that was published in the American Journal of […]

Get Your Beauty Sleep to Boost Cosmetic Surgery Results

Don’t discount the power of sleep to enhance your eye procedure results. Sleep specialist Michael Breus, PhD, says that eye procedures, such as blepharoplasty and tear trough injections, are more effective when paired with quality sleep. He says that cosmetic surgeons can help meet or exceed their patients’ expectations for a procedure by checking if […]

Beware of “Trout Pout” When Undergoing Lip Augmentation

Lip augmentation can make you look younger by plumping thinning lips. But surgeons—and some stars—recommend avoiding extremes. French actress Emmanuelle Beart recently told French newspaper Le Monde, “I had my mouth done at 27. It was botched.” An overdone lip augmentation is often referred to as a “trout pout” because the plumped appearance makes them […]

New Injection May Improve Facial Fat Grafting Results

When fat is combined with Selphyl for a facial fat grafting injection, it may increase the graft’s survival rate, reports Cosmetic Surgery Times. Facial fat grafting adds volume to your face using your own natural fat. Fat is removed from one area of the body, such as the abdomen or the buttocks, and is then […]