Plastic Surgery Blog

Don’t put away your sunblock lotion for the Winter! Even if it’s cold outside, the sun can cause just as much damage as it does during the summer. Read here to find out more. For additional information on protecting your skin and other skin care tips please visit Facial Skin Care.

Computer imaging is used to predict how a patient would look following plastic surgery. This study shows it is moderately accurate and useful to patients. Chow Center for Facial Plastic Surgery also offers computer imaging. Contact us today to set up an consultation!

For the public, researching rhinoplasty, or cosmetic nose surgery (the nose job), can be arduous and confusing. All sorts of terms appear, including strange phrases like "saddle-nose deformity" or "poly-beak nose." In this entry, I will address two specific terms that people often misunderstand: the "open" versus the "closed" rhinoplasty. Each technique has its advantages […]

Read here to find out about how those with lighter skin may be more prone to aging faster than those with darker skin.

From fuller lips to jaw contouring, a brief session with your facial plastic surgeon can achieve the cosmetic goals you want! Read here to find out the many uses of Botox and fillers injectables.

Click here to read about the first face transplant in the United States. She was shot in the face by her husband which obliterated her cheeks, upper lip, nose and much of her eyesight.

Be careful of sun exposure when drinking beer with lime. A substance in lime juice, if left on the skin and exposed to the sun, can cause skin to discolor. Read here to find out more.

Aisha, who had her nose cut off by her husband, now has a new nose after reconstructive facial plastic surgery. Read about it here.

Professionals who sit in front of the computer for long hours may develop deep-set wrinkles and lines on their foreheads and around their eyes. You may not realize that work stress is and screen brightness are causing you to frown and squint all day. Simple steps, such as taking intermittent breaks and relaxing the facial […]

Xeomin, a new Botox alternative from Merz Pharmaceuticals, has been approved for use in the United States. Currently, it is approved for use in cases of blepharospasm and cervical dystonia, but physicians can use it off-label for cosmetic purposes. Soon, patients will have the choice between Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin!