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Restylane vs Juvederm: HA Filler Comparison

Comparing Solutions for Smile Lines Both Restylane and Juvederm are safe and effective treatments for facial wrinkles or folds. These are the most popular dermal fillers on the market today. Both are made with hyaluronic acid, a natural component of your skin and connective tissues. Compared to the collagen-based fillers of the past, these products […]

Are Fillers Safe?

New Study Reviews Complications from Injectable Fillers Facial fillers are some of the most popular non-surgical cosmetic treatments available. Often combined with Botox, fillers can temporarily reduce the appearance of age-related wrinkles and folds, including nasolabial folds, lip lines, laugh lines, and marionette lines. A recent study in Facial Plastic Surgery, a journal that’s part […]

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 […]

Scientists Work Toward Biological Tooth Replacement Technique

In the not-too-distant future, people may have the option to receive biological tooth replacement instead of dental implants. Researchers at King’s College Dental Institute are working on a technique that replaces missing teeth with real bioengineered teeth. Their work, which is published in the Journal of Dental Research, describes how teeth can be “bioengineered” with […]

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. […]

How to Choose Between a Facelift and Fillers

Many patients consider facial fillers before they get cosmetic surgery. Products like Juvederm, Radiesse, Restylane and the new Belotero have emerged as relatively inexpensive alternatives to facial rejuvenation surgery. These treatments are ideal for people with busy lifestyles. If you’ve already had treatment with injectable fillers, you may be considering a more long-term solution to […]

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Becomes Board Certified Cosmetic Surgeon

American Board of Cosmetic Surgery A Denver Plastic Surgeon recently announced he became a Quadruple Board Certified cosmetic surgeon. Dr. David Broadway has also been board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology. “It’s great to have a plastic […]

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 […]