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People generally know their body better than anyone else, including their physician. However, people do not always have the medical language to explain what they see when they look in a mirror. For example, you may have heard and understand the term "jowling" but do not quite feel like that fully explains what you see. It is important to seek not only a fellowship-trained but also a double...
A weak, or recessed, chin can be concerning to men and women, not only because this feature can make the face appear smaller than it is, but it can also make the nose appear larger and more projected than it is. There are surgical and non-surgical options to treat a weak chin. It is important to seek not only a fellowship-trained but also a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon if you...
Some individuals lose volume (i.e., fat) in their face as they age. Other individuals are born with poor volume and/or poor projection of their facial bones. Both individuals may benefit from fat augmentation. It is important to seek not only a fellowship-trained but also a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon if you have aesthetic concerns about your face and/or neck. Fat Augmentation...
Ear pinning (otoplasty) surgery can address specific concerns about excessive projection of the ears in children and adults. It is important to seek not only a fellowship-trained but also a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon to help determine whether ear pinning (otoplasty) surgery is appropriate for your concerns. Some Individuals are Bothered by Protruding Ears Both men and women...
You may have seen images or videos of hemostatic netting online: these images or videos are often extreme and unusual examples of patients who have just undergone a facelift and neck lift who have loops of dark suture quilted across their face and neck. Though they capture people's attention, they are not necessarily good representations of the hemostatic netting technique. The images and videos...
Dr. Jeffrey Harmon and Dr. Ricci Hoover Lymphatic massage, otherwise known as Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), is increasingly being employed to accelerate the recovery of cosmetic surgery patients, including those who have undergone facelift and neck lift surgery. Starting approximately 4 – 6 weeks after surgery, the goal of MLD therapy is to accelerate the resolution of any remaining...
The core of any facial plastic surgeon's skills come from their training in fellowship, which follows their residency training. The premier body for fellowship training in facial plastic surgery is the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). Established surgeons learn from their colleagues by visiting them in the operating room and by engaging with them through...
Almost every surgical procedure in every surgical subspecialty has post-operative bleeding as a risk. This includes facial plastic surgery procedures. And while the risk of bleeding – also known as a hematoma – is low, it is something surgeons work hard to further reduce the risk of, especially with neck lift surgery and facelift surgery. The interventions discussed in this blog post include the...
There are many reasons individuals seek revision, or secondary, facelifts. Regardless of the reason, deep plane facelift surgery including the extended deep plane facelift is usually the superior approach. It is important to seek not only a fellowship-trained but also a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon if you have aesthetic concerns about your face and/or neck. Some Individuals Were...
The neck is a common area patients seek improvements in with surgery. Signs of aging in the neck are the result of loosening muscle and skin and sometimes the accumulation of fat. The medical literature recognizes youthful contours and angles to the neck and jawline which surgeons can strive for. However, all patients are not born with these features. In fact, there probably is no true "ideal"...
