The desire to maintain one’s youthful appearance continues to be more popular than ever. While men and women have always wanted to look younger and maintain their youth, current society pressures make this goal even more prevalent. One reason is we are living and working longer. Despite loud arguments for eliminating age discrimination, the unfortunateRead More
Rhinoplasties are among the most challenging surgeries a surgeon performs on the face. Every nose is different, and no one technique will always work on everyone to achieve the results you’re looking for. Another challenge is that even after a good surgery, there is a small degree of inherent uncertainty on how your particular noseRead More
Recently, China’s highest ranking diplomat , Wang Yi, told South Korean and Japanese guests that they “will never become Westerners.” He said, “It doesn’t matter how much you dye your hair blonde, how sharp you make your nose, you’ll never become Europeans or Americans. You’ll never become Westerners.” Now, he was saying those comments inRead More
Rhinoplasty, or nose job, is one of the most popular facial cosmetic surgeries sought by patients. Once you’ve found a surgeon you trust and made the decision to have your nose reshaped, it’s perfectly normal to feel nervous about the surgery. What many patients worry about is the postoperative recovery. A rhinoplasty is one ofRead More
As we age, loss of skin elasticity and volume will lead to sagging tissue. While there are many non surgical options that can be used to rejuvenate the face, at some point, you may feel like surgery may be the best option. But a facelift can be a daunting decision for many people—the idea ofRead More
A strong chin is considered attractive for both men and women. As in all things cosmetic, there are no mandatory measurements for a “normal” chin. But regardless of sex or ethnic background, a strong chin is desired. Though there are no hard numbers, there are guidelines that define an attractive chin. If you draw anRead More
Rhinoplasty, or nose job, continues to be the number one facial cosmetic surgery performed in the United States. This frequency means the public should be aware of risks, and the 6 biggest risks from a rhinoplasty was recently highlighted in an article from Realself. Since rhinoplasty is the most common surgery I perform, I thoughtRead More
When we talk about facial structure, many would love to have a sculpted model look. A simple way to achieve this look is with makeup. But for people with a rounded face, makeup can only do so much. Buccal fat – that fat in your cheeks- may be more prominent and contribute to your overlyRead More
A topic of public interest has been kids getting plastic surgery. I have commented on pediatric rhinoplasty in past blogs , but a less common question has been can one be too old for a rhinoplasty? It’s become commonly accepted that many cosmetic and other elective surgeries are done when we’re younger, so that weRead More
Practically all women want fuller lips. Full lips have always been associated with youth and vitality. And with the influence for such such social media stars like the Kardashians, fuller lips have also been seen as part of sensuality. By far, the most popular treatment remains fillers. Though there are some permanent fillers, vast majorityRead More