If you think that hard economic times have cut into the demand for plastic surgery, think again. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), cosmetic procedures rose almost nine percent last year. Perhaps surprisingly, one of the most highly requested procedures is eyelid surgery (“blepharoplasty”). According to ASAPS statistics, eyelid surgery is actually among the five most commonly requested cosmetic procedures, trailing breast augmentation, breast reduction and liposuction, and falling in the top five just before tummy tuck surgery.

Many patients are actually requesting eyelid surgery in order to gain a youthful look similar to that of a celebrity, proving the link between the popularity of blepharoplasty and Hollywood. A qualified surgeon will not try to make a person look like another person; however, he or she can help a patient achieve a more youthful appearance with the help of blepharoplasty.

Eyelid surgery involves removing excess, sagging skin around the eyes and trimming any fat that leads to unattractive eyelid puffiness; it can transition a tired, aged-looking upper face into a more refreshed appearance, “turning back the clock” by several years. Dallas eyelid surgery specialist Dr. Kevin D. Light typically performs this procedure on patients aged 40 and above, although it can be done on those who are in their early 20s or 30s if necessary.

Sometimes, other procedures may be beneficial for a more comprehensive transformation. For certain patients, Dr. Light may suggest complementing eyelid surgery results with injectables like Botox® or Restylane®; these injectables can be used in several areas of the face to minimize the visible signs of aging. Eyelid surgery is a procedure that is effective on its own as well when combined with other procedures for an overall facial rejuvenation outcome.

To discuss your personal facial rejuvenation options, contact Dr. Light at TIFM today. He will be glad to address your questions during an initial consultation.

It is common to make direct eye contact when meeting someone for the first time. This typically helps to establish a good first impression. However, if you have sagging, bulging eyelids that cause you to appear tired, sad, or even upset, this can be less than ideal. Regardless of the amount of sleep one may get, this undesirable trait may only be corrected with a cosmetic plastic surgery procedure, eyelid surgery (“blepharoplasty”).

This facial rejuvenating procedure is one of the most popular treatments to achieve a more youthful appearance. Men and women alike often seek the assistance of a qualified plastic surgeon who can provide optimal results. In Dallas, eyelid surgery is performed by Dr. Benjamin Bassichis at Advanced Facial Plastic Surgery Center. Typically, the procedure is performed by making incision in the upper lid’s natural crease in order to hide scars; lower lid incisions are made just below the lash line or inside the lid. However, when there is too much fat, tissue, and skin removed, the eyes may appear sunken and produce an aged look, which would defeat the purpose of the procedure. Now, with advanced techniques in blepharoplasty, surgeons are able to remove an appropriate amount of the bulging tissues without producing an unnatural appearance.

If you would like to learn more regarding eyelid surgery in Dallas, be sure to contact Dr. Bassichis at his practice. You may also browse his website for further information.

Individuals who begin to show signs of aging, such as sagging skin, wrinkles, and crease, often opt to undergo a facial cosmetic plastic surgery procedure. The most common surgery to be performed, facelift surgery, can help men and women regain a more youthful appearance. This procedure can help patients diminish the appearance of loose skin in the jowl region, as well as smooth creases in the nasolabial fold.

Although facelift surgery can provide patients with long-lasting results, it is now becoming increasingly popular to combine non-surgical treatments with this procedure. The most common treatments include facial injectable and laser resurfacing. With the use of Botox ®, Restylane ®, and/or Juvederm ™, facial lines and wrinkles that are not targeted with a facelift can be corrected. In addition, the laser treatments can help correct sun damage and/or scars, providing patients with a smoother complexion. However, because each patient has different needs, a qualified surgeon can create a personalized treatment plan to produce optimal results.

If you are interested in a full facial makeover, you may wish to contact Marin facelift surgery Miguel A. Delgado, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S. Further information regarding facial rejuvenation can be found on his website. You may also schedule an appointment at this time.

Facelifts and rhinoplasty surgeries are both cosmetic procedures designed to permanently improve facial beauty. However, facelifts and rhinoplasty surgery vary widely when it comes to the conditions they treat, the results they achieve, recovery times and other considerations.

Facelift Surgery

What it treats: As we age, the skin on our faces begin to wrinkle and sag, which can make us look tired and rundown. Furthermore, loss of fat in the cheeks and other facial areas contributes to a sunken, hollowed appearance that lacks contour and volume. Facelift surgery is designed to correct these issues and other signs of aging.

How it works: Small incisions are made inside the hairline at the temple and around the ears to keep scarring inconspicuous.  The doctor then removes the excess skin and tightens the muscles and connective tissues before closing the incisions with small sutures.

Considerations: Although a facelift is almost always an outpatient procedure, recovery time for facelifts is significant. Expect about two weeks of swelling, discoloration and numbness. Facelift patients can typically return to work in 10 to 14 days. Overall improvements and healing is gradual, with final results visible within six months.

Rhinoplasty

What it treats: Rhinoplasty (commonly referred to as a “nose job”) alters the size and shape of the nose by removing bumps or changing the angle of the nose to create greater harmony with the rest of the face. Rhinoplasty can also treat breathing difficulties or damage caused by injury.

How it works: The skin is carefully separated from the underlying bone and cartilage of the nose. The doctor then reshapes the skeletal structure of the nose before re-draping the original skin over the surface. Sutures can be hidden within the nose to avoid visible scarring. Dr. Wald will decide which technique is most appropriate for your surgery – the “open” or “closed” method.

Considerations: Recovery from rhinoplasty takes about one to two weeks, although some minor swelling may remain for several months. Results continue to improve for a full year.

Facelifts and rhinoplasties may be combined with other cosmetic procedures, such as a brow lift, chin augmentation, liposuction or eyelid surgery to achieve a full rejuvenation of the face. For more information on which procedures are best for you, contact Dr. Robert Wald, an experienced Orange County facelift specialist, for a free consultation.

Many years ago, two things that are now quite common were rarely discussed – divorce and cosmetic plastic surgery. It used to be quite taboo to hear of a couple going through a divorce publicly, as it was also taboo to talk about having plastic surgery. Now, the divorce rate has increased and so has the number of plastic surgery patients. In addition, women who are recently divorced are often undergoing some type of cosmetic enhancement as a way of “vengeance” after the break-up. Those whose marriage ended due to an affair are more likely to visit a surgeon.

Divorced women are increasingly interested in undergoing facial rejuvenation as a means to either start a new chapter in their lives or possibly as revenge for their ex-husband’s infidelity. Typically, patients undergo a facelift, eyelid lift, and/or forehead lift. Some may also combine non-surgical treatments such as chemical peels and facial injectables (Botox ®) to achieve a more dramatic improvement. However, some surgeons are also seeing an increase in recently divorced men; they also wish to look younger in order to appeal to the younger females.

Based in New York City, Steven J. Pearlman, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a facial plastic surgeon who can help you achieve a more refreshed and youthful appearance. He has the training and experience to provide patients with their desired outcome.

Plastic surgery has long been considered a way for women to enhance features or fix flaws to their bodies. However, recently, men have been adding their own body issues to the mix. As men age, keeping an appearance of youth is becoming more important. Compared to last year, there has been an eight percent increase of cosmetic procedures on men. With the clientele of these procedures being mostly the “Baby Boomer” generation, older men are looking to keep a younger, healthier, more attractive image around the workforce as they fight to maintain their positions against the next generation of recruits.

The most popular non-surgical procedure for older men is Botox ® injections, which smooth out facial wrinkles after being injected into the problem area. The most popular cosmetic procedure, attracting the 35 to 50 year old group is liposuction, which can remove fat deposits such as “love handles” or double chins. Rhinoplasty comes in a close second place; eyelid surgery is third in cosmetic surgery for men overall, but more so for men in the 51 to 64 year old group, as it corrects droopy eyelids and under-eye bags. Rounding out the list are male breast reductions, pectoral procedures, and buttock augmentation.

Kristen J. Tarbet, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a cosmetic surgeon in the Seattle area, who offers Botox injections and eyelid surgery. Her website offers more information on these procedures as well as facelift surgery and liposuction. Dr. Tarbet has the experience and training to provide optimal results for her patients.

First impressions are everything, which is why most people try to maintain a youthful facial appearance. However, as time passes, the facial skin often begins to sag and signs of aging surface due to various factors. In order to regain a more refreshed appearance, many individuals opt to undergo a cosmetic plastic surgery procedure. Facelift surgery, a common facial rejuvenation procedure, has greatly advanced in its techniques, most recently with the “stem-cell facelift.”

The facelift procedure is usually performed through incisions made along the hairline and behind the ears, which allows the surgeon to lift the skin and underlying muscles/tissue to a more youthful position. This also reduces the appearance of sagging in the jowl and neck areas; patients would have a downtime of up to a few weeks. Now, with the emergence of the “stem-cell facelift,” no incisions are made as this technique is intended to add volume with injected stem cells. Taken from fat cells that are suctioned from other areas of the body, the adult stem cells are used to help regenerate the facial skin. Similar to fat transfer, this method is said to provide patients with a fuller facial contour but with longer-lasting results. In addition, patients can benefit from a shorter recovery time as compared to traditional facelift surgery.

In Miami, Ary Krau, M.D., F.A.C.S. performs facial rejuvenation surgery and can help you regain a more youthful appearance. Further information regarding facelift surgery is available on his website.

As time passes, signs of aging begin to show on the facial skin, including fine lines, wrinkles, and deep creases. Many individuals often opt to undergo some type of facial rejuvenating procedure. One of the most common non-surgical treatments, Botox ® injections can help reduce the appearance of these tell-tale signs. By temporarily paralyzing the underlying muscles in the brows, forehead, and around the mouth and eyes, lines and wrinkles can be smoothed out for approximately four to six months.

However, due to the lack of muscle movement, it is now being reported that certain emotional triggers that are linked with physical traits are being affected. Typically, when the face shows signs of happiness, sadness, or anger, the brain makes the connection and allows the person to properly express that emotion. Examples from studies have shown that when there is no physical trigger, patients may slightly pause when expressing happiness as compared to expressing sadness or anger. Although there is no major impairment with emotions as a result of Botox injections, others may misinterpret a person’s feelings based on a lack of expression.

If you would like further information regarding Botox treatments, Chicago cosmetic plastic surgeon Jennifer M. Hein, M.D., F.A.C.S. can help you meet your goals. She is also an experienced facelift surgery specialist who provides natural-looking results.

Although the economy seems to not be improving, there are still many individuals who are undergoing cosmetic plastic surgery enhancements. Whether they are invasive procedures or non-surgical treatments, face and body enhancing procedures are still on the rise. According to a new article, certain procedures are more popular in specific areas throughout the country. Those in Miami often inquire about breast lift surgery, while Los Angeles residents prefer Dysport ® injections to achieve a more youthful facial appearance.

New York City Rhinoplasty patients who are interested in learning more can contact Douglas A. Taranow, D.O., a specialist who performs nose surgery, the most sought-after procedure in the state. This facial enhancing surgery is designed to reshape the nasal contour to a more aesthetically pleasing appearance. In some circumstances, breathing difficulties can be corrected. Depending on the patient’s facial anatomy and desired outcome, either open or closed rhinoplasty can be performed. Open nose surgery requires incision on the outside of the nose, while closed rhinoplasty is performed entirely inside the nose. The most common features to be altered with nasal surgery include bumps/humps on the bridge, nostril size, and angle of tip.

Manhattan and New York City-based candidates can learn more regarding nose surgery by visiting Dr. Taranow’s website. Before and after rhinoplasty photos can be viewed during this time.

The demand to maintain a youthful appearance grows more each day, especially amongst Hollywood stars. Nowadays, women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s are going under the knife more frequently in order to upkeep a wrinkle-free facial appearance. Face lift surgery is one of the most common procedures, and some celebrities make regular visits to their surgeon for touch-ups.

Possibly the most talked about cosmetic surgery recipient is Joan Rivers – countless facelifts and nasal surgeries to help her look younger. However, all these surgeries have only made her a topic of discussion on what not to do. On the other hand, Jamie Lee Curtis has been very vocal on not wanting to undergo any further enhancements. While she has had some minimal work done, she now believes in aging gracefully. Yet, how might this affect her career? Some could say that it could open up roles better suited for her age, while other may argue that she could lose out. Each has her own opinion on facial rejuvenation.