One of the most common complaints I see in our clinic is dark circles under the eyes. These dark circles under your eyes can be frustrating. Not only do you see them every time you look in the mirror, but your friends and coworkers may frequently ask if you’re tired—even if you are feeling great.Read More
Your nose is a key central feature of your face and major determinant of your attractiveness. Don’t be discouraged if you feel your nose is not as attractive as you like, as so many people have various nasal deformities—whether they be due to family genes (“I got my father’s nose.”) or from trauma. TheRead More
Lip augmentation with fillers, particularly among young women, continue to be hugely popular today, even during a pandemic. There is no doubt that celebrities’ increased comfort in revealing cosmetic procedures has influenced more people to seek cosmetic surgeries, as well as minimally invasive procedures. When Kylie Jenner admitted to getting lip fillers, more youngRead More
Oftentimes, there can be confusion in how people and doctors use the terms facelift. In my experience, it’s not uncommon for patients to ask if they need a “full facelift” or just upper or lower. There is no codified terminology for differentiating between the various facelifts. Many times, I’ve found people to be thinking ofRead More
Fillers are among the most popular cosmetic treatments in the world today, perhaps just trailing Botox and other neuromodulators in popularity. Fillers are an attractive option because they can be done in the office (often at the same initial consultation), are minimally uncomfortable, have a quick recovery, achieve almost instantaneous results, and are fairly safe. Read More
As we age, various changes to our facial structures lead to the undesirable old appearance we don’t like. Our facial fat atrophies, skin elasticity worsens, and things start to descend or droop. Furthermore, our bony skeleton starts to resorb and change. Since we are working and living longer, the desire to maintain our youthful appearanceRead More
Facial rejuvenation is extremely popular, as we continue to live longer and maintain active lifestyle and work longer. Facelifts are always viewed with anxiety due to our common fear of surgery and prolonged healing that people worry will occur. Hence, the surge in popularity of non invasive or minimally invasive facelifts. We all want toRead More
I’ve written about ethnic cosmetic treatments (such as rhinoplasty) in past. I thought I would focus a bit more on injectable treatments like Botox and dermal fillers for a specific group—the Chinese. China has the world’s largest population, and few people realize that its people are made up of over fifty ethnic groups. By far,Read More
Bags under your eyes are one of the most common complaints we see in our practice. I had previously written about treatment options, and today I wanted to comment on specific ways you can optimize filler results. Injecting the tear troughs is a very challenging procedure and should be done by expert injectors with experienceRead More
The popularity of selfies is one reason more people are becoming more self conscious about their “double chin.” This is due to the fat accumulation under your chin, or submental liposis (in medical jargon). You don’t have to be over weight to have this problem Pay attention to magazines, TVs, or around you, and you’llRead More
