The effects of our genetics on skin will need manipulation of our genetic codes to produce more proteins, and slow down skin death. That is still a while away in…
adminJanuary 31, 2012
A surgical lip lift is the procedure used to remove a few millimeters of skin from the upper part of the lip at its junction with the nasal alae (nostrils).
adminOctober 20, 2012
Any surgery, and many medical conditions cause a slowing of blood circulation. If you add lack of activity in days after surgery, the risk for blood clots forming and then…
adminDecember 18, 2012
Swelling after surgery All cosmetic plastic surgeries will produce swelling as a normal healing reaction. Some cosmetic surgeries, such as tummy tucks and liposuction, will disrupt the natural body conduits…
adminMarch 17, 2013
For many other medical and surgical decisions though the situation is based on the surgeon's, training, experience, and philosophy in practicing and performing his or her art. Remember that after…
adminJune 25, 2012
A few years ago I wrote the blog below about face lift surgery being performed by non cosmetic plastic surgeons under the trade mark name "life style lift" face lift.
adminJune 30, 2013
One of the most frustrating aspects of cosmetic plastic surgery is dealing with patients' expectations. It's Surgery, Not Magic. Despite the fact that most plastic surgeons will (or should) spend time…
adminMarch 5, 2012
Healing after cosmetic face lift surgery Face lift surgery is a common cosmetic plastic surgery used to improve facial features and changes due to aging. I have written about the…
adminAugust 6, 2013
One answer may be that it is just removal of the signs of facial aging that give a rested look to the patients who then sees themselves as looking “better”…
adminAugust 12, 2013
The term "face lift" means many different things. It's like saying "car". There are many types, varying in style, method, cost and results
adminOctober 28, 2010
On closer inspection her whole face was being held up by scotch tape. Tape ran from her jaw to behind her ear, from her neck to jaw, and from cheeks…
adminNovember 11, 2010
The modern face lift has developed into a safe, reliable and uniquely tailored cosmetic surgery procedure in the hands of board certified plastic surgeons - of course! A small procedure…
adminOctober 5, 2012
Lifestyle and Lifts in Plastic Surgery The other day I received a letter from the attorneys representing the "Lifestyle Lift" company telling me that I was infringing on their trademark,…
adminOctober 22, 2010
Regarding healing time for Rhytidectomy I tell my plastics patients the following; 2 weeks before you can be seen by your friends 3 weeks before your acquaintances see you and…
adminDecember 18, 2010
Facial nerve injury due to Lyme disease For those of you who read this blog regularly, you will be familiar with my tribulations and fallen face. I thought initially that…
adminJuly 26, 2013
One of the most important factors for determining when to have a face lift surgery is our basic genetics. Look at photographs of your mother and father and see when…
adminMay 10, 2013
First, as our facial nerve comes out of our brains, it gives off a few branches (chroda tympani) and stapedial (ear), and travels by the tragus cartilage in front of…
adminJuly 6, 2013
Mommy Surgery I remember when I was a small boy my mother would point to her tummy and say, "Look at what you did." She had a mound of loose skin and…
adminNovember 1, 2010
