Everything You Need to Know About This Popular New Neurotoxin Botox has been the dominant name in the neurotoxin market for decades. But after many years on top, Botox might soon face competition from an intriguing new injectable: Daxxify. At The Maas Clinic, one of our most important jobs is staying informed about the latest innovations in the aesthetic industry. We have watched Daxxify’s development with great interest, and we are excited to be one of the first practices to offer it. We invite you to visit The Maas Clinic to find out whether Daxxify could be a solution for your unwanted line ..read more

As a leading facial plastic surgeon in San Francisco and the President of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), Dr. Maas has extensive experience with the latest trends in cosmetic surgery as well as a bird’s eye view of where the industry is heading. Dr. Maas recently joined Plastic Surgery Practice Co-Chief Editors Alison Werner and Keri Stephens to review the results from the AAFPRS’ annual member survey. Listen to the podcast here and learn more about what’s trending for 2022 below. The Pandemic Plastic Surgery Boom Surges On The popularity of cosmetic ..read more

You’ve heard of fad diets and workouts that promise to “melt the fat away,” and maybe you’ve even tried a few. From juice cleanses and Shake Weights to body wraps that claim to take inches off your waist, people will try almost anything to reach their fitness goals. Trust us — we get it. It’s not easy to ditch unwanted fat, even with a healthy diet and regular exercise. Sometimes you can do everything right and still be left with stubborn fatty deposits that just won’t go away. But gimmicks won’t help you shed those last few pounds (no matter what the ad says). Real results come from technique ..read more

Over time, our face tends to lose its supple and youthful qualities. As the dermal structure weakens, collagen production slows down and fat pads or bone loses volume, many patients begin to notice wrinkles, fine lines and sagging skin developing across the face and neck. The loss of volume and laxity that occurs with age can also leave you looking tired, worn or prematurely aged, which can eventually affect your confidence and quality of life. For those seeking to eliminate wrinkles, restore volume or re-tighten the skin, surgery may not always be their first choice, nor the most suitable opt ..read more

You may be spending a lot of time thinking about how you want your lips to look, which is completely understandable. Your lips play a major role in the look of your face and overall appearance, too. However, it’s just as important to consider what looks you want to avoid when having your lip treatment, and how you can take the risk out of enhancing your lips. With so much media bombardment about how our lips should look, you may feel tremendous pressure to have your lips done, even if you’re not sure exactly which treatment to have or what style will look best on you. You may feel like you ha ..read more

Each individual ages differently, but many patients often complain that loose skin, deep folds and a loss of facial volume make them look older than they feel. If this describes you, a facelift can drastically reduce the signs of aging and restore the supple, smooth skin and pleasing contours you had when you were younger. The definition of the facelift has evolved over the years, along with the surgical techniques used by doctors and surgeons. At The Maas ClinicTM in San Francisco, California, patients now have a variety of surgical and nonsurgical options available to restore the contours of ..read more

This is an exciting time in your life—you just graduated from school and are ready to take on the world. If you feel your nose is throwing off the balance of your features, Summer is the perfect time to address the shape of your nose and refresh your appearance so you can take on the world with your best face forward. Now’s the time to schedule a consultation with San Francisco’s leading board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Corey S. Maas MDTM, so you can get your rhinoplasty surgery on the books in the coming months. Then, return to school or start your new career with confidence and beauti ..read more