Does the appearance of your eyes make you look tired, old or angry? A plastic surgeon can help. Many patients know they need rejuvenation through their eyes but are unsure as to whether they qualify for an eyelid lift, brow lift – or both! While a brow lift and blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) are both procedures … Continue reading post Eyelid Lift Versus Brow Lift
When it comes to non-surgical treatment to reverse the signs of facial aging, Botox leads the industry. While Botox is a temporary solution, it can bring drastic improvement to deep lines and wrinkles that develop around the eyes and mouth. The downside to Botox, however, is that it cannot be immediately reversed or undone if … Continue reading post Can My Botched Botox Be Fixed?
For those who regularly tune-in to CBS’s renowned TV show The Doctors, seeing Dr. Ben Talei as a guest to share his wealth of knowledge in regard to facial plastic surgery is no surprise. For the latest episode, Dr. Talei will once again grace the set with his presence, only this time as a first-time … Continue reading post Dr. Ben Talei to First-Time Co-Host on The Doctors
When considering cosmetic procedures for the lips, the female population typically comes to mind. Women are most known for their desire to achieve a fuller, younger-looking or more sensual lip appearance. However, the same surgical and non-surgical lip augmentation procedures that are available to women are also available to men. In fact, according to the … Continue reading post Lip Augmentation for Men
Whether it is a facelift, rhinoplasty or other procedure, facial plastic surgery demands a certain amount of time for healing. For most patients, this non-negotiable downtime is often one of the most dreaded parts of getting cosmetic surgery. Not only are patients anxious to see their results, but many are also trying to improve their … Continue reading post How to Accelerate Your Recovery After Facial Plastic Surgery
Accidents happen. When it comes to bad falls or sports injuries, it is not uncommon for the nose to be involved in the trauma. A fractured nose can produce outward signs of bruising, bleeding and swelling, but there can also be internal damage that can affect breathing and the functionality of the nose. One of … Continue reading post Why Your Nasal Injury Needs Prompt Attention
We all critique ourselves, especially when it comes to our facial appearance. According to a survey from the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, nearly 67% of people named their “double chin” as one of their most bothersome flaws. In fact, study participants were equally concerned by their double chin as they were about wrinkles and … Continue reading post Your Double Chin Got You Down?
Fat transfer in the aging face is increasing in popularity. In fact, the 2020 statistics provided by The Aesthetic Society, shows facial fat injections trending in third place for overall facial cosmetic procedures and totaling 28,376 surgeries this past year. Fat transfer or fat grafting is a minimally-invasive procedure that can address a wide range … Continue reading post Facts About Facial Fat Grafting
An estimated 7,000 babies in the United States are born with cleft palate, a birth defect that involves an opening (or “cleft”) in the roof of the mouth. Unfortunately, cleft palate can lead to several serious setbacks including those related to dentition, eating, drinking, speech and even hearing. The only treatment option is cleft palate … Continue reading post Understanding Cleft Palate
Both men and women can suffer from the dreaded “turkey neck” appearance, which is marked by an unattractive bulge of sagging skin underneath the chin. This can make patients look much older than they really are and even cause them to avoid pictures or hold their chin with their hand to hide their “turkey neck.” … Continue reading post Tired of Your Turkey Neck? Consider Platysmasplasty
