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From Breakouts to Brilliance
Acne is a common skin condition that arises when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells. This can lead to the formation of pimples, blackheads, and sometimes cysts, primarily on the face, neck, back, and chest. Despite being common, acne can cause significant social and emotional distress. While there is no one-size-fits-all professional acne treatment, there are many solutions that can address the visible blemishes, while preventing scarring, boosting self-confidence, and improving overall skin health.
Key Benefits of Acne Care
- Reduce and Eliminate Breakouts
Begin treatments that can reduce acne and prevent acne from worsening. - Prevent or Improve Scarring
Treat acne early to reduce future scarring. - Improve Self-Confidence
Address acne concerns to avoid negative effects on self-esteem.
It is generally advised not to pick or squeeze acne pimples, as this can lead to further inflammation, infection, and potentially scarring. Allowing pimples to heal on their own or using appropriate acne treatments is recommended to prevent skin damage.
Refresh your appearance with minimal downtime
Botox® and other injectable treatments known as “fillers” work to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fill in spaces where the face has lost volume. These treatments are popular because they’re a safe, effective, relatively inexpensive and minimally invasive way to combat signs of aging. This means a quicker visit to your dermatologist or surgeon and less downtime after the procedure compared to an option like a facelift. However, it’s important to note that the results are temporary, requiring routine upkeep to maintain the smoothing, rejuvenating effects.
Key Benefits of Botox & Fillers
- Reduce the Appearance of Wrinkles
Relax fine lines and wrinkles non-surgically with neuromodulators. - Replace Lost Volume
Enhance and restore lost volume to cheeks and temples and improve jawline with fillers. - Enhance Facial Features
Plump your lips, enhance your chin, or define your nose with strategic filler placement.
Historically, it was believed that hyaluronic acid fillers—known as HA fillers—lasted for a short period, typically less than one year. However, recent studies and clinical experiences have demonstrated that these fillers can persist for many years. This means that repeat injections may not be necessary and could potentially lead to undesirable aesthetic outcomes, like an “overfilled” appearance. Be careful only to repeat them when they’re really needed.
Rejuvenate your upper face
The eyes and surrounding areas, particularly the eyebrows, are perhaps the most salient features of the face. The ideal shape and position for your brows can depend on gender, ethnicity, and how the area complements your other facial features. The aging process can cause drooping and volume deflation of the brows, which impacts not only the appearance of the eyes but the rest of the upper face. If these are not feeling optimal, there are several surgical approaches to improving the brows’ position.
Key Benefits of A Brow Lift
- Restore Youthful Appearance
Elevate your brows for a revitalized, youthful look around the eyes. - Enhance Your Self-Confidence
Achieve a refined enhancement that profoundly boosts your confidence and satisfaction with your appearance. - Correct Uneven Brows
Even out asymmetrical brows to achieve a more balanced and harmonious facial appearance, enhancing your overall look and natural beauty.
A brow lift can do much to refresh the look of your face, but there can be misconceptions about what this procedure will accomplish. A brow lift will not improve the wrinkles associated with the crow’s feet, forehead lines, or “eleven” lines in between the eyebrows. These wrinkles are caused by overactive muscles, which are best treated with Botox® or other neuromodulators.
Sculpt your cheeks for enhanced contours.
Buccal fat pad removal is a cosmetic procedure to reduce prominent cheeks and create a more sculpted facial contour. This surgery is typically sought by individuals who feel they have an overly full facial appearance. By removing or repositioning deeper buccal fat pads inside the cheeks, a surgeon can help you attain a more defined facial structure. This procedure may be done alone or with other facial rejuvenation surgeries, such as chin augmentation and deep plane neck and facelifts.
Key Benefits of Buccal Fat Pad Repositioning/Removal
- Give Definition to a Rounded Face
Remove excess fat to make your cheekbones and jawline more prominent. - Quickly Achieve Profound Results
Significantly improve your facial appearance with a subtle procedure. - Optimize Your Facial Harmony
Shift the volume of your face to attain a youthful and balanced look.
Once removed, buccal fat pad cells do not regenerate; however, they can expand or contract with weight fluctuations. Additionally, because it sits in a gliding plane, the buccal fat pad may shift downward and change position over time if not properly secured during the procedure.
Refine the contours of your mid & lower face
Surgeries using cheek and chin implants are cosmetic procedures designed to enhance facial contours and proportions. Cheek implants are made of synthetic materials and can be used to augment the volume and definition of the cheekbones, helping to sculpt and rejuvenate the midface. Similarly, chin implants can enhance the chin’s size and projection, improving the jawline and reducing the appearance of a double chin. Patients often choose chin implants to achieve better facial harmony, correct a weak or recessed chin, and improve their overall facial profile. These procedures can be done as stand-alone treatments or in combination with a facelift, neck lift, or rhinoplasty.
Key Benefits of Chin & Cheek Implants
- Correct a Weak or Recessed Chin
Improve your chin’s size, contours, and projection. - Recapture a Youthful Look
Use cheek implants to plump up facial areas that lose volume through the natural aging process. - Improve Facial Symmetry
Reshape and rejuvenate the lower face to bring harmony and balance to your appearance.
Do not be surprised if your surgeon recommends a chin implant during a consultation for rhinoplasty, facelift or neck lift. The chin is a critical anatomical region that significantly impacts facial proportions and overall aesthetics, especially if you have a recessed chin. Performing these procedures together can significantly enhance facial harmony.
Give your face a natural and youthful look
Facial and neck aging is influenced by genetic, hormonal, lifestyle, and environmental factors, leading to structural and functional changes in the skin, fat, muscle, and bone. This can result in wrinkles, jowls, neck changes, and a loss of youthful facial contours. A traditional facelift elegantly addresses the skin and the “SMAS” (a structural layer underneath the skin) to lift these sagging tissues. A deep plane facelift works on deeper layers of the face and neck, bringing a three-dimensional enhancement and comprehensively transforming the contours of the face. This technique allows for a more natural lift and repositioning, resulting in a more authentic-looking and long-lasting outcome.
Key Benefits of Deep Plane Facelift
- Reverse Signs of Aging
Address underlying causes of aging by repositioning facial tissues to a more youthful- and natural-looking position. - Restore a More Youthful Appearance
Contour your jawline, smooth and firm skin, and restore volume to the cheeks to refine your features and refresh your look. - More Natural, Longer Lasting Results
Restore the deeper elements of the facial structure for naturalistic results that endure.
The healing journey after a deep plane facelift can be complex, but it’s crucial to have faith and trust the process. Recovery is not linear; expect some ups and downs. Swelling, bruising, and tightness often intensify in the first few days before improving. Patience is key, as this is completely normal. Remember, there is ultimately a very high satisfaction rate with the results of deep plane facelift procedures.
Breathe better, live better.
The septum is a “wall” of cartilage and bone that divides your nose down the middle. Almost everyone has some level of crookedness to their septum. However, when this “deviation” becomes significant, it can prevent air from flowing freely through one or both nostrils. A deviated septum can also contribute to sinus infections, snoring, poor sleep, and challenges with exercise and meditation.
A septoplasty straightens this internal nasal wall and is specifically tailored to the patient’s anatomy. By straightening the septum, the airways open up, making breathing easier and more comfortable, which can significantly improve overall quality of life for many people.
Key Benefits of Septoplasty
- Improve Your Breathing
Enhance airflow so that you can breathe more fully and easily. - Boost Your Quality of Life
Address breathing-related issues that can lead to poor sleep, difficulty with exercise and challenges in enjoying everyday activities. - Reduce Nasal Issues
Decrease bothersome nasal congestion.
Septoplasty will never make the airflow on both sides of your nose perfectly symmetrical, even if performed by the most skilled surgeon. The brain detects imbalances in airflow, signaling nasal breathing difficulties. While no one has exact balance, some individuals are more sensitive to these differences, making them more aware and affected by even slight airflow variations.
Reshape prominent ears for a more subtle look
Otoplasty, commonly known as ear pinning, is a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to reshape and reposition the ears. This surgery is typically sought by individuals who are unhappy with the appearance of their ears due to factors such as prominence (“lop ear deformity”), asymmetry, or congenital issues. Otoplasty aims to correct these by altering the size, shape, or positioning of the ears, creating a more balanced and aesthetically pleasing facial profile.
Key Benefits of Ear Pinning
- Enhance Your Ears
Bring prominent ears closer to the head, attaining a more subtle and pleasing facial profile. - Improve Psychological Well-Being
Alleviate issues with ear appearance that can lead to low self-esteem, as well as teasing and bullying. - Give Your Ears a Natural Look
Correct issues with ear aesthetics that can arise from trauma or birth defects.
Although the primary goal of otoplasty is to reduce an overly protruding ear, this procedure can sometimes be overdone, causing the ears to lay so flat that they appear stuck to the head, a condition referred to as “telephone pole deformity.” Precisely tailoring the aesthetic positioning during surgery is critical to achieving the best results.
Let your eyes shine
The eyes are perhaps the most salient facial feature we have and one of the most common areas of concern during the aging process. An eyelid lift, also referred to as a blepharoplasty, is a procedure aimed at rejuvenating the appearance and functionality of the eyelids, correcting issues like laxness and hooding of upper eyelid skin and bags underneath the eyes.
Key Benefits
- Correct Saggy Upper Eyelids
Refresh and reveal your eyes to restore a more youthful look. - Remove Undereye Bags
Brighten your eyes, looking more alert and well-rested. - Improve Vision
Remove excess skin on upper eyelids that partially blocks peripheral vision.
As you discuss the procedure with a provider, be sure to share any prior history of using substances like Botox® or fillers around the eyes. Some surgeons will choose to dissolve fillers, especially in the undereye region, prior to performing lower blepharoplasty. Botox® and other toxins injected within four months of your upper blepharoplasty can affect the position of your eyebrows, which in turn may influence the amount of skin your surgeon decides to modify.
Refresh your eyelid lift
A blepharoplasty, commonly known as an eyelid lift or eye lift, is a surgery that has a rejuvenating effect on the eyes. An eyelid revision, or revision blepharoplasty, is typically performed as a follow-up procedure, to refresh the effect for individuals who have successfully undergone previous cosmetic eyelid surgery, or to correct issues that arose from a prior blepharoplasty.
Key Benefits of Eyelid Revision
- Appear More Refreshed and Youthful
Renew the results of a prior eyelid surgery, accounting for changes that have occurred over time. - Correct Prior Aesthetic Issues
Address concerns from a prior surgery such as eyelid asymmetry and over or under-removal of fat, tissue or skin. - Address Functional Concerns
Address functional issues from previous surgeries, such as lower eyelid problems or difficulty closing your eyes.
Complex revision blepharoplasty needs to be performed by a “super-expert” who performs these surgeries routinely. Be sure to ask your surgeon about their experience and carefully review their before-and-after galleries to make sure your goals align with their artistic vision.
Renew your lifted look
Revision surgery for a facelift or neck lift is commonly performed for three primary reasons. The most frequent is to address the ongoing effects of aging many years after a successful initial surgery. Revision surgery can also address and correct any previous results that were unsatisfactory, whether they are aesthetic or functional; these may include scars, nerve injury, or other changes in the shape, size, symmetry, or contour of the treated areas. In the third case, revision surgery may be even more straightforward, focused on providing minor adjustments to enhance the results of the initial procedure.
Key Benefits of Face & Neck Revisions
- Recapture Your Enhanced Look
Following successful surgery, touch up your improvements to counter the effects of the natural aging process. - Correct Imperfections
Address issues such as scarring or asymmetry from a previous procedure. - Improve Facial Harmony and Aesthetics
Optimize the aesthetic results of a previous facelift or neck lift to achieve an optimal look.
Even though non-invasive facial rejuvenation procedures are generally safe and effective, they can make surgical face and neck lift surgeries more challenging by causing excessive scar tissue buildup in the underlying tissues. Be sure to inform your surgeon if you have had injectable fillers such as Radiesse® and Sculptra®, as well as non-invasive procedures such as radiofrequency therapy (Thermage, Morpheus8™, SylfirmX®), ultrasound therapy (Ultherapy®, Sofwave™), electromagnetic stimulation (EmSculpt® or CoolTone™) or fat dissolving injections (Kybella).
Surround your smile with definition and youthfulness
A facelift is an elegant surgical procedure that can target sagging cheeks, jowls, deep folds, or a lack of definition in your face and neck, making the areas appear more defined and taut. You might consider this procedure if the skin below your chin or neckline feels slack or if you want a stronger jawline and smoother appearance. Although the name implies simply “lifting” the skin, a facelift is a more delicate and nuanced procedure that repositions tissues back to a more youthful and aesthetically pleasing position.
Facelift Key Benefits
- Tighten Sagging Facial Skin
Remove excess skin and tighten muscles to restore a smoother, more youthful appearance. - Enhance Jawline by Removing Jowls
Elevate the skin and tissues to provide a tighter, slimmer jawline. - Address Multiple Signs of Aging at Once
Restore your vibrancy, boost self-confidence and enhance self-esteem.
The nomenclature around facelifts can get confusing, especially given the different branding used in various geographies and surgical practices. You may even hear the term “mini-facelift,” but what that means will vary from surgeon to surgeon. The key question is about technique: what tissue will be involved? Make sure you discuss this with your doctor, and don’t be afraid to ask questions. That is what they and their team are there for. Reviewing before and after photos of the surgeon’s work is also crucial, so you can see the type of results that are typically achieved with their approach. There is no reason to undergo any kind of surgery, regardless of its cost or name, if it will not accomplish your desired goals.
Help your body and identity align.
Facial feminization surgery (FFS) is a set of surgical procedures designed to better align a person’s facial features with their gender identity. This surgery may be effective for transgender women or other individuals undergoing a gender transition.
FFS, also known as facial gender affirmation surgery, typically involves a combination of procedures. These include scalp hairline advancement, forehead contouring, a brow lift, rhinoplasty, jaw and chin contouring, and tracheal chondroplasty (Adam’s apple reduction).
The goal of FFS is to help alleviate gender dysphoria by achieving a facial appearance that reflects your gender identity, promoting a greater sense of congruence between your inner self and outward appearance. FFS can be a crucial aspect of a comprehensive approach to gender transition, facilitating both physical and emotional aspects of your journey toward authentic gender expression.
Key Benefits of Facial Feminization Surgery
- Manifest Your Sense of Self
Alter facial features so that your gender identity and outward appearance better align. - Lessen Discomfort
Make changes that help to ease feelings of gender dysphoria and alter the dynamics of personal and social situations. - Boost Confidence
Feel empowered to tackle the challenges of everyday life by achieving a more authentic gender expression.
If you are considering facial feminization surgery, you should engage in thorough discussions with your surgeon to ensure a personalized approach that aligns with your vision for a more authentic and affirming facial appearance. You should feel empowered to voice your specific aesthetic goals and concerns, ensuring that the surgical plan is tailored to meet your unique needs and enhance your sense of self.
Bring your expressions back to life.
“Facial reanimation” is a catchall phrase for surgical procedures aimed at restoring movement and function to facial muscles that have become paralyzed due to facial nerve damage. Facial paralysis often results from trauma, tumors, infections, or neurological disorders, and it can significantly impact a person’s ability to express emotions and meet the challenges of everyday life.
Performing facial reanimation surgery encompasses a wide array of techniques. The goal is not only to address functional deficits but also to help individuals regain a more natural range of facial movements, ultimately restoring their quality of life.
Key Benefits of Facial Reanimation
- Restore Your Smile & Facial Movement
Counter effects of facial nerve damage that can lead to difficulties in smiling, communicating, and expressing emotions. - Enhance Your Quality of Life
Improve your well-being and self-esteem by eliminating functional difficulties and discomforts in areas around the mouth and eyes. - Bring Symmetry to Your Appearance
Correct drooping or sagging that affects both or only one side of your face.
If you have just developed facial paralysis, you need to be evaluated as soon as possible (within hours) by a facial nerve specialist, ENT, neurologist, or your primary care doctor. If you cannot access a physician immediately, you should go to an emergency room. Early evaluation and treatment have been shown to significantly improve outcomes.
Naturally restore facial volume
While fat may feel like an unappealing word, it’s a vital substance for the body. It not only gives us energy, protects our organs and supports cell growth but is crucial in providing the volume that underlies a youthful-looking face. Volume loss due to fat atrophy, and resorption of bones (the process of bone tissue breaking down), are some of the most critical aspects of facial aging. A fat transfer is one of several methods that can be used to restore that volume.
Key Benefits of Fat Transfer (Face)
- Replace Lost Facial Volume
Restore volume and contour, lifting and rejuvenating the face in three dimensions. - Enhance Facial Shape and Youthful Features
Redefine and reshape areas such as the cheeks and jawline to provide a more balanced look. - Smooth Deep Wrinkles and Hollows
Correct age-related creases that occur in the nasolabial folds and fill depressions underneath the eyes.
The success of fat transfer procedures hinges greatly on the surgeon's artistic ability, especially in selecting the exact sites for fat placement and deciding on the appropriate amount to inject. Each procedure is unique, based on your anatomy and goals, as well as the surgeon's expertise and aesthetic vision. Be sure to select a surgeon who understands your desired outcomes and has an excellent track record with the procedure.
Smooth out fine lines.
Fine lines typically form due to genetic, environmental, and lifestyle influences. They are very common, forming as collagen and elastin fibers in the skin weaken over time, resulting in decreased skin elasticity and moisture retention. In addition to the natural aging process and inherent disposition, excessive sun exposure, stress, smoking, and poor nutrition can accelerate the development of fine lines. A range of effective treatment options can minimize their appearance, including injectables, facials, peels and laser therapy, as well as over-the-counter and prescription topical skincare products.
Key Benefits of Fine Lines Treatment
- Rejuvenate Your Complexion
Reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, including crow’s feet, for a more youthful look. - Boost Your Confidence
Combat signs of aging that can lead to emotional distress and lower self-esteem. - Look Refreshed Without a Long Recovery
Harness powerful approaches that can be completed as “lunchtime” procedures, requiring little if any downtime.
The single most important thing you can do to prevent the formation of fine lines is to avoid excessive sun exposure and use appropriate, high-SPF sunscreens, even when it is cloudy or cold outside.
General skin care involves a routine aimed at maintaining and enhancing skin health. It includes fundamental steps like cleansing, moisturizing, and protecting the skin from aging and sun damage through daily sunscreen application. While there are good practices everyone can adopt, tailoring your skin care routine to your individual skin type—such as oily, dry, combination, or sensitive—will ensure optimal results. The stakes are not just cosmetic. Maintaining good skin health also has functional effects like supporting the skin’s barrier function and minimizing risks of certain medical issues related to the skin.
Key Benefits of General Skin Care
- Improves Skin Quality, Texture, and Tone
Prevent blemishes, reduce pores and improve hyperpigmentation. - Helps Skin Appear More Youthful
Hydrate and renew your skin surface for a more radiant complexion. - Supports Overall Health
Protect your body from sun damage, toxins and dehydration.
Routine skin care regimens can vary significantly for people with fairer and darker skin tones, due to differences in their dermatological needs and reactions. Individuals with darker skin may require more of a focus on addressing uneven skin tone, for example. But everyone should still use sunscreen daily; although individuals with darker skin tones may be less likely to burn, they can still experience sun damage and hyperpigmentation.
Regain hair, regain confidence
Hair loss is extremely common and can occur for many reasons, including genetic factors, hormonal changes, medical conditions, as the result of taking certain medications, and the natural aging process. There are several advanced hair restoration techniques that can be used to rejuvenate the appearance of the hair, including a hair transplant, non-surgical procedures and the use of oral medications. Though anyone can lose their hair, it is more common in men.
Key Benefits of Hair Restoration
- Replace Lost Hair
Regain a naturally youthful look with minimally invasive procedures. - Stimulate Hair Growth
Prompt the growth of existing hair without surgery. - Improve Self-Esteem
Boost self-confidence by restoring a fuller head of hair.
For nearly all patients who use hair restoration techniques, the transplanted follicles undergo a temporary shedding phase called "shock loss." This natural process occurs as the follicles adjust to their new environment, causing the transplanted hairs to fall out initially. However, this shedding is transient, and the follicles soon enter a new growth cycle, producing healthy new hairs within a few months.
Regain your facial harmony.
Facial lacerations are injuries that result in cuts or tears to the skin and underlying tissues of the face; these are often caused by accidents, falls, or sports-related incidents. These injuries require immediate attention due to the face’s complex anatomy and its importance in appearance and expression.
Treatment typically involves careful cleaning, precise wound closure, and meticulous suturing techniques to minimize scarring and preserve facial function. A skilled practitioner will consider the laceration’s location, depth, and direction to determine the most appropriate treatment approach, including layered closures or specific suturing methods to achieve optimal healing and aesthetic results.
Key Benefits of Laceration Treatment (Face)
- Enhance Healing and Skin Appearance
Avoid complications and unwanted aesthetic outcomes by having your wound meticulously closed. - Minimize Scarring
Significantly reduce scarring by seeking early treatment from a skilled surgeon. - Maintain Function and Sensation
Address damage to underlying nerves, muscles or cartilages that may have been impacted.
Complex lacerations involving facial muscles, nerves, the nose, or eyelids require specialized surgeons for assessment and repair. In these circumstances, it is critical not just to suture the laceration but also to immediately address any underlying nerves, muscles or cartilages that may be impacted.
Get rid of unwanted hair for good.
Unwanted hair is a common concern, especially in areas such as legs, armpits, upper lip, chin and bikini line. Laser hair removal is a procedure that uses a focused beam of light to reduce hair growth, lessening the need for manual removal with razors, waxing, or creams. The laser works by targeting the pigment in your hair follicles. The light energy is absorbed and converted to heat, effectively putting those hair follicles to sleep and minimizing hair growth over time.
Key Benefits of Laser Hair Removal
- Stop the Growth of Unwanted Hair
Significantly reduce the growth of hair in precisely targeted areas. - Enjoy Long-Lasting Results
Use a method that produces long-term effects, decreasing the need for frequent hair removal. - Boost Your Quality of Life
Streamline your body so you can more easily enjoy everyday activities.
For optimal effectiveness, your provider should have access to an extensive array of laser technologies, such as alexandrite, diode, and Nd: YAG. This variety enables safe and personalized treatments for different hair types, colors, and skin tones.
Permanently enhance the shape and volume of your lips
A lip lift is a surgical procedure performed to improve lip aesthetics by shortening the upper lip and giving the area a plumper and more youthful appearance. The procedure involves removing a small strip of skin from the area between the nose and the upper lip in order to reduce the vertical length between the two, which can bring the dimensions of the upper and lower lips into better proportion. The reduction of skin also increases the amount of pink lip tissue that’s visible, making the lips look fuller and more pronounced. The surgical scar typically becomes imperceptible, hidden at the base of the nose.
In short, a lip lift surgery helps to improve lip shape and aesthetics without the need for fillers and with longer-lasting results. The procedure is suitable for younger patients with a long upper lip and for older individuals experiencing significant signs of aging around the lips and mouth.
Key Benefits of a Lip Lift
- Enhance Your Lips’ Appearance
Give your mouth a voluminous and youthful look. - Enjoy Long-Lasting Results
Have a single surgery that avoids the repeated need for fillers. - Improve Facial Proportions
Aesthetically enhance your lower face by shortening the length between your nose and upper lip.
While both lip lifts and fillers enhance lip aesthetics, they achieve different outcomes. Fillers temporarily boost lip volume and shape but require regular maintenance and do not alter the upper lip's length, which is crucial for facial aesthetics. On the other hand, lifted lips improve lip projection and volume but are more permanent, so patients must be confident about the outcomes they desire.
Reveal more youthful-looking skin.
Facials vary widely in their use of tools, which can range from an aesthetician’s hands to an array of medical devices. Techniques may leverage the power of lights, electrical currents, extractions, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or microneedling. “Medical facials” usually include at least one of these latter steps, going beyond basic cleansing and care. The goal of such treatments is to address skin concerns while unveiling a fresher, smoother layer beneath the surface. Whether seeking a subtle refresh or deep restoration, medical facials offer a path to glowing and radiant skin.
Key Benefits of Medical Facials
- Improve Your Skin’s Appearance and Health
Enhance your skin texture and tone, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and achieve a more youthful-looking complexion. - Deeply Restore Your Skin
Go beyond the typical treatments offered at a day spa to address your specific skin concerns with powerful techniques and devices. - Boost Your Self-Image
Work with an experienced provider who can develop a customized plan that helps you walk through the world with confidence.
Less invasive medical facials, including topical treatments and manual techniques, can be used to complement more involved procedures like chemical peels and laser resurfacing. Laser resurfacing employs focused light energy to precisely remove skin layers for more dramatic results.
Improve the look and function of your nose.
Nasal deformities are abnormalities in the shape or function of the nose. They often cause both breathing difficulties and aesthetic concerns. The most common causes of nasal deformities include congenital issues such as cleft lip and palate, trauma, previous rhinoplasty (nose job), infections, rhinophyma, skin cancer (mohs), and cocaine use. The goal of surgical reconstruction is correcting nasal deformities in a twofold manner: improving the structural integrity and functionality of the nose while also enhancing your aesthetic appearance.
Key Benefits of Correcting Nasal Deformities
- Improve Your Breathing
Correct functional issues with the nose that can lead to obstructed airflow and related health problems, improving your overall respiratory function. - Refine Nose Aesthetics
Enhance your facial contours and symmetry to achieve a more aesthetically pleasing appearance. - Boost Your Quality of Life
Enjoy greater self-confidence and physical well-being by improving the function and look of the nose.
Some nasal reconstructive procedures may require multiple stages to achieve optimal results, especially in complex cases involving significant tissue loss or deformity. This staged approach is especially important when your skin tissue is compromised in cases such as skin cancer, tissue necrosis, or multiple previous rhinoplasties.
Tighten your jawline and neck contours
The neck is a critical part of our bodies that can significantly influence our overall appearance and the visible signs of aging. Two main factors contribute to the aesthetic concerns in this area – our natural anatomy from birth and the effects of the aging process over time.
A “neck lift” procedure can address anatomical and age-related concerns by not only lifting the skin but also sculpting the underlying muscle, fat, glands, and bony structures to define the neckline. By targeting both inherent anatomical factors and the effects of the aging process, a neck lift can be an effective option for various people seeking a smooth, rejuvenated profile.
Key Benefits of Neck Lift
- Restore Jawline Definition
Develop a well-defined jawline, for a more balanced and aesthetically pleasing facial appearance. - Improve a “Double Chin”
Enhance the appearance of your chin by strategically removing excess fat, tightening the neck muscles, and addressing any laxity in the salivary glands, creating a more defined and youthful-looking neckline. - Soften Sagging Skin & Neck Bands
Tighten muscles and contour sagging skin, to minimize wrinkles for a more elegantly defined appearance.
The face and neck are a continuum and intimately associated with one another. You should ask your surgeon if you should consider a facelift or deep plane facelift at the same time as a neck lift to obtain a more natural-looking aesthetic outcome and holistic result. Do not be surprised if your surgeon insists on combining these procedures, as addressing the neck alone may create disharmony or an imbalanced appearance between a rejuvenated neck and aging face.
Improve the contours of your neck
Neck liposuction, also known as submental liposuction, is a cosmetic procedure that removes excess fat from under the chin. This can be used to treat what is often referred to as a “double chin,” enhancing the contour of the neck and jawline. While some individuals seek this treatment due to the natural aging process, others may desire it earlier in life due to genetic factors. There are several different types of neck liposuction procedures that a plastic surgeon may use to achieve a streamlined and natural-looking result.
Key Benefits of Neck Liposuction
- Enhance Your Jawline
Create a more defined and youthful jawline by reducing fat in your neck. - Eliminate a Double Chin
Address an area otherwise resistant to change. - Rejuvenate Your Profile
Achieve a slimmer profile while restoring balance to your proportions.
Neck liposuction primarily addresses excess fat. It doesn’t significantly tighten the skin. For concerns about skin laxity or the appearance of a "turkey neck," neck liposuction could potentially worsen the issue. Other procedures, such as a neck lift or non-surgical skin tightening treatments may be more suitable.
Refine the shape and appearance of your nose
A nose job, also known as rhinoplasty, adjusts the size, shape, or proportion of your nose, enhancing its harmony with your other facial features. The goal of rhinoplasty lies in refining your nose’s features, creating a natural and authentic look that makes you feel comfortable and confident. The results can shift the attention to your eyes, typically the most salient features of the face. A rhinoplasty can also correct structural problems, improving your nasal breathing if needed.
Key Benefits of Nose Job
- Improve the Appearance of Your Nose
Correct the size, shape or proportion of your nose to enhance your appearance and feel more confident. - Balance Facial Proportions
Achieve better harmony with your other facial features to obtain natural-looking results. - Breathe!
Enhance your quality of life by improving nasal breathing function.
A rhinoplasty is a journey, not something done in a day. It can take two to three years for your nose to fully “settle” and reveal its final form. The good news is that the results of a well-performed rhinoplasty, done by an artistic surgeon, should last a lifetime.
Improve upon prior nasal surgery
There are two main types of nose jobs often referred to as “rhinoplasty”: primary and revision. Primary rhinoplasty is your initial step into the world of nasal refinement. And it’s often a success that requires no follow-up. But sometimes, the results might not meet your expectations or you might experience breathing difficulties, in which case a corrective surgery may be required. Nose revisions are much more complex than primary surgeries and require a surgeon with particular expertise in the procedure.
Key Benefits of Nose Revision
- Improve Disappointing Cosmetic Results
Enhance and correct unsatisfactory outcomes to achieve a more refined and aesthetically pleasing nasal appearance. - Enhance Facial Harmony
Balance and harmonize your facial features. - Correct Nasal Function
Improve nasal congestion and airflow issues related to prior surgery, to help with breathing and improve your quality of life.
Do not be surprised if your surgeon tells you that they need cartilage from the rib area to get the best results during revision rhinoplasty. This area of the body has ample cartilage that offers exceptional strength and durability, making it ideal for nose revisions. Cartilage is crucial for providing a solid foundation for the nose and essential for achieving successful outcomes.
Harness your skin’s power of renewal.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatments address the signs of facial aging by harnessing the natural growth factors contained in platelets, small fragments in your blood that form clots and stop or prevent bleeding. These growth factors can stimulate collagen production and cell regeneration when injected into the skin. The process helps to improve skin texture, elasticity, and volume, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines to yield a rejuvenated look. PRP injections into the scalp have also been shown to improve hair growth and thickness, providing a promising treatment for hair restoration.
Key Benefits of Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment
- Improve Your Skin Texture and Tone
Promote skin cell turnover and healing to reveal a smoother, more youthful-looking complexion. - Use a Natural Approach
Leverage a powerful substance that occurs in your own body to improve the appearance of your skin, without the need for fillers. - Enjoy Results Without Downtime
Help give more elasticity and firmness to your skin with a process that requires very little time for recovery.
PRP injections are not only used for facial rejuvenation; they have also been clinically shown to increase hair thickness. Studies indicate that PRP therapy can stimulate inactive hair follicles into an active growth phase, leading to improved hair density for individuals experiencing hair loss.
Bring enlarged pores down to size.
Prominent and enlarged pores, which give the skin a textured rather than smooth appearance, are primarily caused by excessive sebum (oil) production, which stretches the pores, and genetic factors that affect both skin type and pore size. On top of this, the natural aging process and sun damage can contribute to a loss of skin elasticity, which makes pores appear larger, while the buildup of dead skin cells and impurities can further exacerbate their appearance.
Dermatologists generally manage enlarged pores by implementing a multifaceted strategy that includes several steps: regular cleansing, the use of retinoids or exfoliants to remove dead skin cells, and controlling sebum production. This is often complemented by treatments such as laser therapy or chemical peels. Consistent skin care regimens that include non-comedogenic (non-pore-clogging) products are also key to long-term outcomes.
Key Benefits of Pore Size Treatments
- Smooth the Texture of Your Skin
Minimize the appearance of large pores that can give your complexion a dimpled or rough appearance. - Improve Your Skin Health
Leverage treatments that can help keep your skin clearer and healthier by minimizing clogged pores and reducing the likelihood of breakouts. - Boost Your Confidence
Give your face a more youthful-looking glow, minimizing distress associated with facial aesthetic issues.
Over the past decade, aesthetic concern over "pore size" has resulted in significant negative psychosocial impact for teens and adults, largely fueled by the prevalence of social media filters and high-definition selfies and photos. This digital amplification of skin imperfections has heightened self-consciousness and dissatisfaction among individuals, increasing demand for cosmetic treatments and skincare products targeting pore size.
Improve your vision and appearance.
Eyelid ptosis (pronounced “toe-sis”) is a condition in which the upper eyelid droops over the eye. This can be due to muscle weakness, nerve damage, an inadvertent side effect of botulinum toxin injections or other underlying causes. Also known as “droopy eyelids,” this condition can affect one or both eyes and negatively impact one’s vision and appearance.
Eyelid ptosis will resolve in cases where it has been caused as a side effect of botulinum toxin, typically within a few weeks or months. Surgical treatment must be considered for individuals who are born with ptosis or who developed it during the aging process or as a result of a medical condition. Ptosis repair can significantly improve your field of vision, eyelid symmetry and overall quality of life. It can also enhance your appearance by lifting drooping eyelids, resulting in a more youthful and alert look.
Key Benefits of Ptosis Repair
- Expand Your Field of Vision
Correct drooping eyelids that can hamper your ability to see, making it difficult to perform daily tasks. - Improve the Appearance of Your Eyes
Achieve a more youthful and alert appearance. - Enjoy More Comfort and Self-Esteem
Counter symptoms of ptosis that can cause physical and emotional distress.
There are some interventions that can temporarily help relieve eyelid ptosis without surgery. Upneeq® (oxymetazoline hydrochloride) is a prescription eye drop used to treat the condition by stimulating the Müller’s muscle in the eyelid, leading to temporary eyelid elevation. It shows effectiveness within minutes of application and lasts for several hours.
Even out your skin tone
Uneven and excessive skin pigmentation occurs when the body is producing excess melanin. This production can occur for many reasons, including exposure to sun, hormonal changes, inflammation, or genetics. There is a range of treatments that can help to even out the skin pigmentation and create a more balanced look. These include topical skincare products, lightening agents, chemical peels, and laser therapy.
One of the main benefits of treating hyperpigmentation is that by utilizing exfoliation and collagen regeneration methods, you can improve not just your hyperpigmentation but the overall appearance of your skin.
Key Benefits of Skin Pigmentation Treatments
- Even Out Skin Tone and Pigmentation
Achieve a more balanced complexion. - Target Age-Related Discoloration
Address age spots, yielding a more youthful appearance. - Improve the Overall Appearance of Your Skin
Achieve additional benefits, such as brightening skin, from treatments that address pigmentation.
One of the most commonly used and most effective treatments for hyperpigmentation is hydroquinone. Hydroquinone must be “cycled,” meaning that it is used for a specified period before you take a break. This approach is critical to the effectiveness of the agent and for minimizing potential side effects, such as skin irritation and worsening hyperpigmentation.
Get your glow back
Skin resurfacing and smoothing treatments encompass a range of non-surgical procedures that are designed to enhance the appearance of your skin. These treatments target a range of concerns, including fine lines and wrinkles, tone and texture, age spots and scars, pigmentation issues, and lack of elasticity in the skin. The common thread is helping you achieve a refreshed and revitalized look.
Key Benefits of Skin Resurfacing & Smoothing Treatments
- Rejuvenate Your Skin
Remove old skin and promote new growth for a younger, more refreshed appearance. - Reduce Hyperpigmentation and Target Discoloration
Address discoloration and age spots to reveal more even skin tone. - Improve Uneven Skin Texture
Reduce the appearance of fine lines, scars, and enhance overall skin texture.
With any aesthetic treatment, it’s always best to be specific when describing your goals, such as “I want to reduce wrinkles around my eyes”, “Smooth my skin texture”, “Even out my skin tone”, or “Improve my scarring or dark spots.” This can help tailor the treatment plan and make sure you walk away satisfied. That said, if you’re not sure exactly what you want and are open to guidance, general statements like “I want to look younger” are perfectly fine.
Gently rejuvenate your face
Skin tightening treatments refer to a range of procedures that aim to firm, lift and rejuvenate the face without surgery. They’re a popular option for those who want to enhance their appearance and address signs of aging but prefer a non-invasive approach. The results won’t be as dramatic as they would with a facelift, but these gentler procedures can be effective for Improving the skin tone and dealing with mild skin laxity, especially in areas such as the lower face and neck.
Key Benefits of Skin Tightening Treatments
- Tighten Skin Without Surgery
Improve mild to moderate skin laxity on the face, neck, or body without surgery or scars. - Look Refreshed with Minimal Downtime
Non-invasive treatments provide a “lifting” effect and can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. - Improve Skin Texture and Tone
Stimulate collagen and elastin to restore a firmer, smoother, and more youthful appearance.
The results of non-invasive skin tightening treatments are never as dramatic or long-lasting as surgical facelifts, but many people find them to be a good alternative in part because of the minimal downtime. Recovery from these procedures is usually minimal and has little impact on your schedule, unlike surgical procedures that may require prolonged downtime.
Fade streaks and reveal smoother skin
Stretch marks, also known as striae distensae, are narrow streaks or lines that appear on the skin’s surface due to rapid stretching. This stretching can rupture the collagen and elastin fibers that support our skin, resulting in an inconsistent skin texture and striated appearance as healing occurs.
Stretch marks, which are more prevalent in women, typically appear on the lower abdomen, back or flanks, buttocks, thighs, or breasts. Though common, their presence can cause significant emotional distress, affecting self-image and self-confidence. While treatments have not been successful in removing them entirely, there are effective novel therapies that can make these streaks less visible.
Key Benefits of Stretch Mark Treatments
- Improve the Appearance of Your Skin
Minimize stretch mark streaks on areas like the back, flanks and thighs, helping to optimize your body’s complexion. - Enhance Skin Texture
Bring consistency to your skin by treating areas where it is striated or elevated. - Boost Self-Confidence
Minimize marks that can affect your body image and lessen your comfort in engaging in everyday activities.
Despite advancements in various therapies, treating stretch marks remains challenging. This difficulty stems from the near-permanence of stretch marks, intricate processes involved in skin healing, diversity in skin types, and individual reactions to treatments. While the appearance of stretch marks can improve, you should not expect the skin to completely regain its original texture and color.
Correct problematic scarring.
Scars are a natural part of the healing process, influenced by genetics, wound care, and the location of an incision. Ideally, scars heal well, becoming thin and minimally visible, often in hidden locations. However, some scars can heal poorly, resulting in hypertrophic scars — which are raised and red but confined to the original wound area — or keloid scars, which extend beyond the original wound boundaries and are thick, raised, and prominent.
While most surgical incisions heal inconspicuously, problematic scars can sometimes cause aesthetic or functional issues. In addition to their poor appearance, scars can also lead to problems such as restricted movement, pain, and sensitivity in the affected area. There are various surgical and non-invasive treatments to minimize such scars and their effects.
Key Benefits of Surgical Scar Treatment
- Minimize the Appearance of Scars
Utilize techniques to help scars appear less visible and more harmonious with the rest of your skin. - Restore Function and Reduce Discomfort
Correct scar-related problems such as restricted movement, pain, and sensitivity in the affected area. - Enhance Your Well-Being
Restore your confidence by addressing prominent scars that affect your self-image or social interactions.
Scars are more likely to form on the body than on the face due to differences in skin thickness, tension, and blood supply. The skin on the body is thicker and subject to more movement and tension, which can impede the healing process and lead to more prominent scarring. If you have experienced poor scarring on the body, it does not necessarily mean you will have similar issues with facial procedures like facelifts and blepharoplasty, as the facial skin heals more favorably due to its better blood supply and lower tension.