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Patients often complain about wrinkles and lines around the eyes and on the forehead. This is one of the most common complaints cosmetic physicians see as these lines are a symptom of aging experienced by many people. Botox is an injectable treatment that is extremely effective for reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles in […]

Have you been feeling a little older lately? Maybe you’ve noticed that your face looks a little tired, or just doesn’t have the vitality it did in the past. It might be wrinkles and lines that you struggle with. As we age, we experience the loss of skin elasticity, as well as sagging muscles and […]

When considering cosmetic surgery, cost is often a concern for patients. They may wonder whether their procedure might be covered by insurance. In some cases, a plastic surgery procedure might be covered by insurance, but often is not. In rhinoplasty, things such as correcting a breathing problem will probably be covered, while changing the visual […]

Teenage body insecurities are incredibly common. Every parent is probably aware of some features their child would change if they could. Because the face is so visible, and the nose is its centerpiece, much cosmetic attention is placed on the nose. Has your child been asking about rhinoplasty surgery? Before dismissing the idea out of […]

Although every cosmetic procedure is intended to produce the best result possible, sometimes things don’t work out as the patient had hoped. Rhinoplasty is a very popular procedure, but it also has one of the highest revision rates. It’s estimated that around 15% of rhinoplasty procedures will need to be repeated. Here are some things […]

One of the most common cosmetic procedures is rhinoplasty, and one of the most common corrections made during a rhinoplasty procedure is the removal of a hump. Most noses have a slightly convex shape to the bridge of the nose, and for some this results in too much of a defined hump, so people often […]

Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, can offer many benefits to those bothered by an aging appearance around the eyes. As the eyes age, the skin of the eyelids can lose elasticity and sag. The eyes may also appear puffy due to excess fat or the redistribution of fat over time. Dark circles under the eyes may […]

The eyes are a large focus of the face, conveying much of the emotion that we present. As the saying goes, “The eyes are the window to the soul”. Given their importance, it’s not uncommon for people to want to restore life and youth back to the eye area as they age. Fortunately, there are […]

Lips have been a focus of cosmetic enhancement for centuries. Ancient populations used pigments on the lips to make them appear plumper and fuller. In modern times, we have at our disposal not only the countless commercially available lipsticks but a number of medical procedures that can enhance the lips. Sometimes, patients find that as […]

When discussing rhinoplasty procedures for the non-Caucasian population, the term ethnic rhinoplasty is often used. Every individual from any ethnic group is unique, but there are some commonalities among those within a particular group, so physical and psychological considerations are often discussed as a group. African Americans, in fact, display a particularly high degree of […]