“Doctor…I want to get rid of the bags under my eyes.” This is a common statement that I hear from new patients on an almost daily basis. In order to determine how to fix these “bags” we must first discover what actually causes them. Are they really bags? The “bags” under the eyes are commonly [...]
Fat grafting is a remarkable procedure performed to rejuvenate the face. As we age, we lose volume in the form of muscle, bone and fat from the face. The distribution of this fat loss will vary from person to person. The art of the facial plastic surgeon comes in when deciding where and how to [...]
Before undertaking any cosmetic procedure you must first understand what the goals of that procedure are. Since a picture is worth a thousand words, we put together this video of the Deep Plane Facelift complete with before and after photos. It explains the results of the surgery with commentary on the before and after photographs. [...]
The answer to the above question- none of them. What?! Are you nuts, I can’t believe you just said that! So what do I mean by this? Simply put, a builder does not build an entire house out of concrete, just as Michaelangelo did not paint the entire Sistine Chapel in brown. In my opinion, [...]
After a very thorough review process we have introduced the latest addition to our practice, a fractional CO2 laser for skin resurfacing. Aside from the technical and clinical reasons I chose this particular laser, I want to review why I think this technology is the biggest thing to come out in lasers since the first [...]
One of the most important concepts in understanding facial aging is the idea of deflation. As we age, unlike in the rest of our bodies, the face loses its fullness/volume. This exposes the underlying bone, allows the skin to sag, and contributes to an aged appearance. Facial volume is often overlooked when thinking about rejuvenating [...]
There is a new kid on the block. In the next couple of months, the FDA is likely going to approve Reloxin for a cosmetic indication to treat wrinkles. Botox received its cosmetic indication by the FDA in 2002. For the past 7 year Botox has enjoyed a competition free environment. In this same time [...]
This is Part 3 of the video journey series. This video consists of the post operative interview along with an in depth, side by side review of the deep plane facelift results. In order to give you the best possible viewing experience, this is documented in high definition. If the video is slow on your [...]
This is Part 2 of the video journey series. In this video you will experience the day of surgery with an interview immediately prior to the procedure. I review the incisions used for a deep plane facelift, and you will have the opportunity to see an interview with her the day following the surgery. Stay [...]