The eyes are an important feature on your face, and they’re also very susceptible to the signs of aging. Many people find that their eyes don’t look as youthful as they used to, but they’re not sure if surgery is the answer. If the problem is just superficial fine lines, a good skin care product or injectable may be able to help. But in some cases, blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, is the best solution. Problem: Eyelashes Touch Your Skin Do you find that your eyelashes appear to be fighting for space above your eyes? Perhaps you end up with mascara smears under your eyebrows, or your las ..read more

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One advantage of using an experienced plastic surgeon is that you can get results that look completely natural. Rather than looking like another person, or looking artificial, it’s simply an improved version of you! The surgeon’s dedication to natural results also means that others may not be able to tell that you’ve even had cosmetic surgery. They may be sure you look better than ever – but can’t put their finger on the cause of the improvement. Today, the stigma of having plastic surgery has all but disappeared. Almost everyone wants to ..read more

Like any surgical procedure involving incisions, rhinoplasty can sometimes cause unwanted swelling around your nose. Although this subsides over time as the surgical site heals, many patients look for ways to minimize the amount of swelling or to reduce it as quickly as possible. In this post, we’ll look at some of the best ways to do this, so you can enjoy your new look in no time! What Is Swelling and What Causes It? Swelling is part of your body’s natural healing process. There are two main types that occur after rhinoplasty. First, there’s the initial swelling that results from y ..read more

Although there are some great financing options available for elective surgeries like rhinoplasty, by far the best way to pay for a cosmetic procedure is by saving up for it. Using money from your (non-essential) savings means that you’ll be free to enjoy your new appearance without having to worry about interest or repayment obligations. With that in mind, here are ten simple but effective ways to put some cash aside for your procedure: 10) Wait at Least 24 Hours for Big Impulse Purchases We’re all guilty of it: we tell ourselves that we need to save money, but then every wee ..read more

Though the terms plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery are often used interchangeably, they actually have different technical meanings. “Plastic surgery” is an umbrella term, which can be divided into two smaller categories: reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery. In this post we’ll look at some of the differences between the two categories and help you figure out which type of surgery is right for you. Different Goals Of Treatment Although the skills required to perform reconstructive and cosmetic procedures are similar, each branch of surgery involves a very different ..read more

What are the Pros and Cons of a Deep Plane Facelift Plastic Surgery Procedure? With aging, weight gain, and weight loss, many people experience sagging skin, deep-set lines, and jowls on their faces. The results of these lines make them appear tired and often older than they are. A Deep Plane Facelift helps to eliminate marionette lines, drooping chins, deep-set lines, and excess flaccid skin. A Deep Plane facelift procedure provides patients with a refreshed, more youthful, and vibrant look. Let’s consider the pros and cons of a Deep Plane facelift. Pro: A Deep Plane Facelift Delivers Dramati ..read more

Facelifts are one of the most popular services available in cosmetic surgery, giving a more youthful appearance with dramatic reductions to the visible signs of aging throughout the face and the neck. But unlike other popular cosmetic procedures, facelifts seem to be most appealing and prevalent among a rather specific, albeit growing, subset of the population. According to the most recent statistics available from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, facelifts cosmetic surgeries divide as follows by age: For ages 20 to 29, 345 people got facelifts, making up 0% of total facelifts for th ..read more

If you have a crooked nose, Dr. Michel Siegel, MD, offers a non-surgical option: dermal filler injections. Dr. Siegel’s reputation as Houston’s “face go-to guy” means that in a short office visit a crooked nose could be improved – no surgery required. If the underlying nose structure has been damaged or is malformed, it can only be corrected with surgery, but in many cases, the asymmetry can be camouflaged with facial filler injections. How does it work? Most dermal fillers used in a non-surgical nose job are hyaluronic acid-based. To perform a custom, non-surgical rhinoplasty, Dr. Siege ..read more

Otoplasty, or ear reshaping surgery, is the right surgery for those who feel embarrassed or worried about the appearance of their ears, whether to large, protruding, or uneven. One concern we hear is regarding whether the ears will move after undergoing an otoplasty, and whether they will appear unnatural As with any surgery, the skill of the surgeon has the most significant impact on how natural the results appear. Why do ears move after otoplasty? Your ears can move slightly after otoplasty. Most often, this motion is minor and subtle, with the overall results appearing entirely normal ..read more