Plastic Surgery Blog

A large, tiny or malformed nose can have a significant impact on your appearance. For many, a malformed nose can be a serious problem that affects self-esteem. Nose-correction surgery, technically known as rhinoplasty, can shape and sculpt bone, cartilage and soft tissue in order to achieve more-balanced facial features. Nose-correction surgery was the second-most-popular surgical […]

Facial aging becomes more obvious as we approach middle age. One of the most common signs of aging is the sagging around the eyelids that makes us look old, sad and tired. Many out there invest thousands of dollars in topical preventatives and creams, but they cannot stave off the constant pull of gravity. A […]

As we step into the first week of the new year, filled with hope and potential, many of us are making resolutions we won’t keep. Not because we can’t, or have reached too far and too high, but because somewhere, along the way, we lost the energy needed to continue improving ourselves. Doing nothing is […]

Though cosmetic surgery is a fantastic option for those looking to turn back the clock on aging, it may not be right for everyone. Non-surgical injectable dermal fillers, such as Juvederm, are designed to reduce the appearance of moderate to severe wrinkles by adding support to the skin. Juvederm is comprised of a gel made […]

Because skin and soft tissues lose their elasticity over time, the face will often begin to droop with age. Wrinkles, lines, and creases form, and the face loses volume. If you’ve ever wondered what a facelift can do for a person, a visit with a board certified facial plastic surgeon can help you see if […]

The aging process casts shadows over us like dark clouds threatening rain. We often view the aging face as one that has lost its ability to be attractive. Though we can dispute this common misperception, the best way to avoid this issue is to prevent the wrinkles before they appear. One of the best, and […]

Traditionally, men have not been at the forefront of facial plastic surgery. Or any cosmetic surgery. But that has been changing for the past decade. Many men have focused on improving the appearance of the jawline, most often by strengthening the chin or tightening loose areas of the neck. In fact, in lieu of making […]

With the rise of diabetes, a condition in which blood levels of the sugar glucose run high, more and more people seeking plastic surgery for cosmetic or reconstructive purposes are affected. Scientists and physicians have long known that wound healing is particularly impaired by very high levels of blood sugar. This can result in increased […]

Have you ever wondered how celebrities and stars manage to maintain flawless skin for those countless close-ups, despite their hectic schedule? Worse still, they often spend their days in heavy make-up. Some days, I feel as though I’ve spent a lifetime seeking the answer to this riddle. Fortunately, actress Kerry Washington of the television show […]

Living in the heat of a southern California summer while trying to maintain a fresh face of make-up can be quite difficult. Personally, unless I am indoors with air conditioning, I can feel my skin becoming slick and my powder foundation begins to look muddy. Luckily, there are some easy to follow tips that can […]