The Pulsed Dye Laser (PDL) is one of the most commonly used lasers in cosmetic surgery. It was originally developed to treat cutaneous vascular lesions such as telangiectasias (spider veins) and port wine stain vascular birthmarks. Technical advances and refinements in recent years have greatly expanded its use to include preventing scar formation following surgery Read More
Botox is the most frequently performed cosmetic treatment, year after year. This revolutionary procedure smooths out those unwanted forehead wrinkles, frown lines, crow’s feet, and other facial creases. The Botox procedure takes only a few minutes and no anesthesia is required. However, we offer numbing agents and other solutions for an added layer of comfort Read More
Some people refer to the eyes as the “windows of the soul.” They are certainly the focal point of the face and our eyes are one of the first areas to show aging. Increased laxity of skin can portray a tired, sad, or melancholy appearance when in actuality we feel otherwise. Blepharoplasty surgery, or the Read More
The S-lift is essentially a mini facelift. It is designed to treat early laxity in the buccal labial fold and jowl area that is too advanced to be treated simply by a mid facelift procedure alone. The S-lift is associated with minimal discomfort and has an accelerated recovery time. It differs from a face lift Read More
Nasal surgery is one of the most frequently performed surgeries. It is done not only for appearance, but also to improve breathing. The nose has multiple growth centers and doesn’t mature until we reach puberty. Childhood trauma can damage these growth centers, with the end result being a crooked nose (both internally and/or externally). At Read More
As we age, a pad of fibrous and adipose tissue over the cheekbone called the malar fat pad descends to a lower position in the cheek, and this results in a flattened cheek area and a deepening of the buccolabial fold. This is the fold that commonly runs from the corner of the nose to Read More
High cheekbones have long been considered a sign of beauty, which helps contribute to facial angulation and the classic “almond-shaped” face. Cheek implants can help add definition and angulation to the face, which helps improve facial harmony and symmetry. In addition, implants can decrease tissue laxity in the crease, which runs between the nose and Read More
The necklift is used to treat laxity in the neck and submental area. It is especially helpful in treating the turkey gobbler neck and the deep cords or unsightly bands which often form in the neck. These are due to laxity of the platysma muscle. In the endoscopic necklift, a small incision approximately 1/2 inch Read More
Endoscopic forehead lift addresses laxity in the eyebrow and forehead area. In this surgery, small incisions are hidden behind the hairline. Specially developed lasers with small telescopes are used to elevate and reposition the sagging tissues in the forehead. This procedure is especially helpful for specific areas of sagging, such as the medial portion of Read More
The facelift procedure, or rhytidectomy as it is medically called, treats the neck, cheek, jowl, lateral temporal or eyebrow area. It gives the ultimate improvement in facial plastic surgery because it addresses all the areas of concern, and will reposition tissues into a more normal, natural position. It helps to turn back the clock approximately Read More