I like to emphasize with my patients that, “It’s not the years, it’s the miles.” This starts to be particularly true for patients in their forties. 40-somethings who have taken care of themselves, stay away
Read MoreEarlobes are under-appreciated parts of our faces. We tend to take them for granted until they start to bother us. Many patients come to me after they have a problem with a pierced earlobe – the
Read MoreOne of the best parts of my job is that facial plastic surgery merges art with the science of medicine. During high school and college, I was very involved with music and theater. Unfortunately, I didn’t
Read MoreToday we’re going to discuss an uncomfortable truth. Many patients who are considering facial plastic surgery procedures choose to delay their treatments because they are worried about pain and anesthesia. While there can be some discomfort
Read MoreThe aging process affects our faces in many ways. On the skin surface, we develop pigment and texture irregularities. The skin also develops fine lines and wrinkles. Our facial tissues can sag leading to jowling,
Read MoreThe band Train was wrong: bruises can make for awkward conversation! Any invasive facial procedure risks bruising; in general, the risk increases along with the invasiveness of the procedure. Bruising occurs when a small amount
Read MorePlease don’t keep up with the Kardashians in this way. Women generally prefer the look of full lips. It’s a sign of youthfulness, and procedures to enhance the shape and plumpness of the lips
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