How Much Younger will I Look - How Long Will My Results Last? Many people seeking a facelift wonder how much younger they will look following their procedure and how long their facelift results will last. These are both good questions, however, the answer can be complex. In general, a facelift tends to make patients look about 10 years younger...
View MoreDo you ever run into someone who looks like they hold the key to eternal beauty? They possess vitality, beautiful skin and a youthful, healthy glow regardless of their age. I have been performing facial aesthetic surgery for over 34 years including; facelifts, blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) along with neck lifts and brow lifts. These surgeries...
View MoreA very common complaint we hear from men and women is that they hate their neck, and more specifically, they want to get rid of their “turkey neck.” It isn’t surprising given that the skin on the neck is one of the first to show signs of aging. Frequently when we apply sunscreen, the exposed area of the neck is neglected. It is fairly...
View MoreWhen my patients invest in a surgical facelift, it is not surprising that they want their results to be maintained for as long as possible. So what’s the secret to keeping your facelift looking fresh and your appearance more youthful? The number one thing that helps maintain that youthful appearance is taking great care of your skin. ...
View MoreThere is a new book out by Mireille Guiliano called, French Women Don’t Get Facelifts; The Secret of Aging with Style and Attitude. While no one will deny that aging gracefully and with a good attitude and great style is desirable, the fact is, French women do get facelifts. While they may be less open about the fact than their American...
View MoreWhen it comes to choosing a plastic surgeon or procedure for your facial rejuvenation, the choices can be overwhelming. Who is qualified to perform facelifts? What are the differences between traditional facelift and a MACS lift? What is a Lifestyle Lift? Do the non-surgical options like Ultherapy and Exilis do the same thing? What is a...
View MoreA funny YouTube video that has gone viral talks about having a “bitchy resting face”. The woman in the video consistently has people asking her if something is wrong because they think she is in a bad mood. She isn’t. As she says, she just has a “bitchy resting face.” Apparently she is not alone. Although partially genetic, there...
View MoreI’m sure you’ve seen the ads on TV that look too good to be true. A facelift using a “LifeStyle Lift” without anesthesia, no downtime and the Before and After pictures of a model who looks unbelievable. Then there are the reviews from all of the happy patients. Small wonder that we frequently get calls from prospective patients looking...
View MoreIf you’ve ever been tempted to respond to one of those “two breast implants for the price of one” type promotions or travel vacations offering plastic surgery for less, be careful. It is a very rare reputable, board certified plastic surgeon who will offer surgical procedures at a discount to just anyone responding to an ad in the paper or...
View MoreIf you find yourself hating your neck as you’ve gotten older, you are not alone.The neck is a body part that few people younger than 30 or 40 spend much time thinking about, and yet for those 45 and over, there may be a noticeable difference in the quality, and sometimes quantity, of skin on the neck. Our neck is often neglected when we apply...
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