An upper eyelid lift, a lower eyelid lift, or both, should last for several years, if not longer. It is difficult to quantify in exact terms, because it depends on your operation as well as your overall skin tone and health. An upper eyelid lift is usually done to remove excess loose skin, remove fat […]
The term lunchtime facelift seems to be a marketing term from non-plastic surgeons. There is no real definition of this procedure, because it seems to encompass non-surgical to even surgical procedures. These procedures may include: – chemical peel – IPL treatment – light laser resurfacing procedure – Botox – dermal filler, to plump up areas […]
Patients ask many questions about the day of surgery, but these seem to be the most common questions about getting ready for your surgery. Caroline, our awesome Patient Care Coordinator, compiled this list for me. – Why do I have to stop smoking? – Why can’t I eat or drink after midnight before my surgery? […]
Liposuction does result in permanent fat loss, and especially in multiple areas, liposuction will result in a much more flattering figure. Your body will have less fat, and as long as you maintain your diet and exercise, the fat will stay off. However, when you weigh yourself after surgery, you may find out your weight […]
In general, there are 4 breast augmentation incisions. All of them have advantages and disadvantages, and you should always talk to your operative plastic surgeon for the best option for you. The 4 incisions are – breast fold or IMF/ inframammary fold – areolar incision – underarm, or axillary incision – belly button, or umbilicus […]
How much Botox/ do you need? There are very general guidelines, and they differ based on – location of Botox injection – female versus male patient – how much facial expression and muscle movement you want after your injection. Botox is measure in units. You need a certain number of units injected into an area […]
To be very brief- the position of your nipple, in relation to your breast fold and the rest of your breast tissue, determines if you need a breast lift. Generally, a youthful, aesthetically pleasing breast has relatively tight tissue, and the nipple is in the center of the breast. As you age and have kids, […]