With so many different types of facelifts and buzzwords surrounding facial rejuvenation surgery, it can be difficult to sift through all the information and determine which procedure might be best for you. Further complicating matters, many terms used to describe facelifts, such as “ponytail facelifts,” are simply marketing terms and do not describe the specific […]
Aging & Facelifts
Mini Facelift vs. Full Facelift: Which Is Right For You?
If you’re looking to reverse some of the visible effects of aging in the face, you’re likely already seriously considering a facelift: a surgical procedure that serves to rejuvenate the face, targeting the cheek region, the jaw line and the neck. And you’ve probably come across surgeons who reference a “mini” facelift and wondered if […]
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 […]
Plastic Surgery vs. Cosmetic Surgery
Plastic surgery option and cosmetic surgery can be confusing terms; often used interchangeably they are two distinct disciplines. So what’s the difference? Plastic Surgery Plastic surgery is commonly used as a general term for operative or instrumental treatment performed for aesthetic reasons. In reality, plastic surgery is the field which addresses corrective or functional surgeries […]
What is a Microneedling Treatment?
Microneedling treatment has been all the rage since Kim Kardashian published her picture of the “Vampire Facelift.” Want to know what a microneedling treatment is? Before we start with what microneedling is, we must first understand a bit about skin physiology. The Basics of Skin Physiology Skin is made up of millions of pores. If […]
Popular Cosmetic Surgery Procedures
Plastic surgery is gaining popularity in the United States and all over the world. In 2018, 17.7 million plastic surgery procedures were performed in the United States, with breast augmentation as the most frequently performed procedure. However, cosmetic procedures such as rhinoplasty and facelifts aren’t too far behind. Here are four cosmetic facial procedures we […]
Rejuvenate Your Eyes With a Brow Lift
Your eyebrows frame the most important feature on your face. After all, your eyes are the window to your soul, and people connect with you through them! All eyes are beautiful, but sagging skin or abnormalities can detract from their beauty. A brow lift is a simple procedure that can make a dramatic difference in […]
What to Know About Chemical Peels
As we age, the effects of our skin’s exposure to the sun and other elements can negatively impact the appearance of our skin, causing wrinkles, drooping skin, and a dull tone. Although many facial rejuvenation procedures can help to reverse the hands of time, chemical peels are one of the most popular options. [Related: Wrinkle […]
What to Know About Collagen
Skin ages with time, but factors such as sun exposure can hasten the process. The UV rays from sunlight can damage the skin and the underlying collagen. Here’s what to know about collagen and how collagen injections can help skin regain its young, plump look. What is Collagen? Collagen is the main material found in […]