Patients who are seeking comprehensive facial rejuvenation will often opt to strategically combine different facial plastic surgery procedures for optimal results. Below, we'll explore the concept of combining procedures for comprehensive facial rejuvenation and how it can benefit individuals looking to refresh their appearance.     UNDERSTANDING COMPREHENSIVE FACIAL REJUVENATION Based on patients’ cosmetic goals and areas of concern, Dr. Jean-Paul Azzi will often suggest a strategic combination of multiple surgical – and sometimes non-surgical  – procedures to address diff ..read more

Let’s dive into the world of lip lifts – a subtle yet powerful technique to rejuvenate and revitalize your lips. The Basics of Lip Lifts: Lip lifts have gained popularity as an effective way to address aging concerns around the mouth and enhance facial harmony. This procedure involves precisely lifting and rolling out the upper lip to create a more youthful, aesthetically pleasing appearance. Unlike dermal fillers, which add volume, a lip lift focuses on the lip's position, revealing more of the pink portion (vermilion) and subtly lifting the corners for a natural and refreshed look. The Idea ..read more

The world of facial plastic surgery has seen remarkable advancements over the years. The deep plane facelift, in particular, has emerged as a game-changer, offering patients an innovative and transformative way to turn back the clock. Dr. Jean-Paul Azzi offers the newest and most innovative Deep Plane Facelift which doesn't require general anesthesia and the downsides/risks that come along with it; like added recovery time, bruising, swelling, drains, or even risk of coma or death. The deep plane facelift has a variety of advantages over traditional facelifting methods (ie: skin lifts), which ..read more

Everyone has insecurities about the way they look, and for many people, it’s their nose. The nose is the most prominent and protruding structure of the face sitting directly between the eyes. It’s a focal point. It is supposed to provide symmetry and facial balance…unless, of course, it doesn’t…which is probably why you’re here. What are some common nose complaints? · Oversized in general · Crooked · Bulbous tip · Pointy or beak-like · Dorsal hump · Wide bridge · Flat nose · Asymmetrical sides · Flaring nostrils · Turned down (droopy) tip …and more undesirable characteristics that make us feel ..read more

Plastic surgery and other cosmetic procedures aren’t only for people who want to reverse the signs of aging or who want to feel better about themselves. Sometimes, things happen unexpectedly – like broken bones. The Cleveland Clinic reported in 2021 that broken noses were the most common type of facial fractures. This type of fracture can be extremely painful and can make it hard to breathe through the nose. Typically, a broken nose happens when there is significant damage to the bridge of the nose impacting the nasal cavity and the septum. Signs of a broken nose include bleeding and the appea ..read more

A secondary facelift or revision facelift is a facelift performed after a patient has already had a facelift procedure. Dr. Jean-Paul Azzi is a double board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon who is an expert on revision facelift procedures. In fact, people travel from around the country to see him for secondary facelifts. You may be thinking, “Why would someone want or need a second (or even third) facelift?” There are several reasons, actually. A few common ones are: Re-tightening is needed Even when the primary facelift was well-executed, the natural aging process over time ..read more

In 2020, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reported that there were over 230,000 facelifts performed. While this number might have been slightly down from 2019 (likely pandemic related), the number of men getting these procedures is actually growing. It is no longer taboo for men to get cosmetic procedures and more and more men are opening up to the idea of rejuvenation. You may have heard of Brotox or the Daddy-Do-Over. Facial Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Jean-Paul Azzi explains, “At this point, it’s just a common thing men do to take care of themselves,” “It’s like having a personal trainer o ..read more

The terms rejuvenation and prejuvenation are thrown around a lot when discussing appearance. The two terms, which may sound and look similar, actually hold two very different meanings. Think of prejuvenation as precautionary measures – rather than reacting to signs of aging, prejuventation works to prevent signs of aging. Prejuventation could be as simple as wearing sunscreen to protect your skin, getting a facial, or developing a daily skincare routine. It's like doing preventative maintenance on your car. One of the most common forms of prejevenation, though, is Botox – or other neuromodulat ..read more

The cheeks are a facial feature that are closely linked to youthfulness. When people smile, we notice their cheeks. Are they high? Are they supple? Are they rosy? But as with other areas of the face, the elasticity of the skin—particularly on the cheeks—changes. Over time, the cheek gets lower and skin starts to sag leaving people questioning what they can do to restore this area of the face. The three primary options when it comes to cheek restoration are cheek implants, cheek lifts and cheek filler. Doctor Jean-Paul Azzi, double board certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon speci ..read more

While the number of plastic surgeries in 2020 was down from 2019, that should come as no surprise as it was the year of COVID – where’s the dislike button? As we made our way through 2021, though, and as businesses and people became more comfortable with returning to their regularly scheduled programming, we started to see these numbers rise again. Not to mention, we’ve all had more time to look at ourselves on video chats and pick apart all the areas we’d like to improve. In 2022, it is predicted that the following facial enhancements come out on top. RHINOPLASTY (NOSE JOB) Commonly referred ..read more