Facial Plastic Surgeon.
Double Board Certified.
Fellowship Trained.
Did you know you can surgically lift your eyes in our office? An upper blepharoplasty eye lift can be performed under local anesthesia resulting in little to no pain or discomfort. The surgery is ideal for those who have excess skin or drooping eyelids. Typical complaints from those seeking an eye lift are “people always…
The first question patients ask when considering any facial cosmetic surgery is “what is the recovery period?” We all have busy lives and very few people have the downtime to fully recover before appearing in public. Believe it or not, facelift recovery periods are not as bad as most would think. It generally takes about…
As they say, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” Unfortunately, we are usually our own worst critic. Facial aging is an inevitable process that affects all of us, and there’s an ever-increasing focus on youthful appearances. Opting to undergo facial plastic surgery can not only provide a younger looking appearance but also makes…
We’re all aware of the over exaggerated marketing efforts to brainwash consumers into believing they “need” items or services. There’s always a newer, better, more effective, healthier, promise attached. We often forget there’s a billion dollar industry behind this marketing dedicated to selling whatever the advertiser pays them to sell. There’s no difference in the…
There are an overwhelming amount of facial beauty options on the market. Many of them promise their product will diminish your lines and wrinkles, restore a youthful appearance, and perfect your skin in ways you could never imagine. The truth is these are merely claims that are driven by persuasive advertising and most often create…
There always seems to be a newer and better anti-aging, skin resurfacing laser on the market. The options are almost overwhelming and the expectations can be very high. Laser resurfacing is a relatively new procedure with ablative and non-ablative options for treating common skin issues like wrinkles, acne, sun spots, and scars. Certain techniques deliver…
It’s always nice to be recognized for working hard and going the extra mile. I was very pleased to learn that the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS) recently released a patented logo for use by its members. The logo signifies the highest level of education, specialization, and certification in Facial Plastic…
Have you ever seen someone who looks naturally unhappy or sad when they’re not smiling? It may not be what you think. Youthful, attractive lips have a full and voluptuous red lip with upturned corners of the mouth and one to two millimeters of central tooth show. As we age, our skin and soft tissues…
I have had patients ask me recently, “What’s the difference between Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin?” The three neuromuscular relaxants/modulators are all very similar and effective at treating and delaying the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. These types of medications are now being used as preventative and maintenance therapies in addition to their original indication…
Facelift surgery is an intensely personal decision and many patients can have difficulty sorting through the marketing terminology in the plastic surgery industry in order to choose the surgeon and the type of facelift most appropriate for their individual issues. Often, patients can have a significant degree of anxiety and uncertainty when choosing their plastic…
