Five Very Important Things to Know about Revision Rhinoplasty Revision rhinoplasty is more complex than primary (first-time) rhinoplasty. Some of the reasons for this include: scar tissue, loss of cartilage, loss of support, and potential foreign materials in the nose. All of this increases the complexity of future nose surgery. Furthermore, the psychological profile of […]
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What Is a “Double Board Certified” Facial Plastic Surgeon?
If you’ve been researching surgeons to perform facial plastic surgery, you have likely seen doctors (like Dr. Athré) who promote themselves as “double board certified.” Certainly, being certified by 2 different boards sounds more impressive than a single board certification, but what exactly does it mean? Defining Double Board Certification A “double board-certified” facial plastic […]
Choosing the Right Facelift: A Guide to Looking Your Best [Infographic]
Getting a Facelift is an important decision. Here are a few tips to help you on your journey. Choose a facial plastic surgeon that is right for you. This includes someone with experience, understands facial rejuvenation, performs a lot of facial rejuvenation procedures, is board-certified, and is someone you sync with. The new hot term […]
How to Tailor Facelift Procedures to Honor Diversity
Facelifts are not a one-size-fits-all procedure. Many different factors must go into the planning phase of your facelift to achieve a natural look that remains in proportion with and highlights your face shape and natural features. Keep these quick tips in mind when searching for a plastic surgeon to ensure you get facelift results that […]
Photography in Facial Plastic Surgery
We live in a visual world. I remember when our computer science instructor in high school first showed us the world wide web. In the early days of the web, web pages were completely text based. As the web developed, web pages now are interactive, loaded with 4K video and hi def photos. I do […]
6 Symptoms of Eyelid Ptosis [Infographic]
What Causes Eyelids to Droop Differently?
While everyone has some level of natural asymmetry in their facial features, more pronounced asymmetry in features like eyelids can have a negative effect on one’s self-confidence. Uneven eyelids may be particularly problematic for adults who develop this type of facial asymmetry later in life. Here, we break down some of the most common causes […]
Big Things a Facelift Can Correct [Infographic]
Jowls: Causes and Treatments
Loose, sagging skin in the chin and jawline areas, commonly referred to as jowls, are one of the most common age-related skin concerns among both men and women. Fortunately, there are both surgical and nonsurgical jowl treatments that can effectively address facial sagging and restore a more youthful appearance. What Causes Jowls? A number of […]