At the half century mark, most women and some men show: Frown lines between the eyes Deeper Nasal-labial lines Some skin deterioration Crow’s feet next to the eyes Vertical lines on the upper lip Brown sun damaged spots Many write off the above to bad genetics, smoking and too much time in strong sunlight. But… Read More »
A great deal of the satisfaction in rhinoplasty is having a far better profile and a nose that naturally fits the rest of the face. But in some cases, the chin recedes too much to put the profile in balance, even after the rhinoplasty. The answer? A chin implant. (See some chin implant before & after pictures.) Here’s one… Read More »
While many people think plastic and cosmetic surgeons do the same thing — make you look better – an article about consumer concepts in the current issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the medical journal for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS,) reveals the general public is often confused about which surgeons do what. (More about the ASPS… Read More »
Way back in the 1930’s, movie stars used cellophane tape to pull loose facial skin back behind their hair for a younger look. Do-it-yourself – but very basic temporary – cosmetic (non) surgery, as it were. With the Oscars coming up February 26, more of those cosmetic do-it-yourself techniques will be done as the world’s eyes focus on… Read More »
If you are scheduled for cosmetic plastic surgery (or any other surgery,) new research shows a common, pesky type of irregular nocturnal breathing could become a surgical complication during rejuvenation surgery. According to the American Society of Anesthesiology, a common but often unknown form of nighttime irregular breathing – obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) – affects millions, many of whom are unaware… Read More »
While some people don’t research cosmetic plastic surgeons enough before signing on for surgery, others – especially those who have had a bad surgical outcome — over-research, sometimes for years. Many of those endless researchers have had lackluster nose jobs; it’s not surprising, given that rhinoplasty is the most difficult facial cosmetic surgery to learn, perform and master. So anywhere from 15 to 25… Read More »
