What do we mean by hair transplanting? Hair transplantation is a surgical procedure in which hair from normal areas of the scalp, such as back and sides, is moved to the bald area. Does it really work – has it been proven? Yes. For over 40 years, work has been done on this procedure. In Read More
There are a variety of treatments available to improve scars. However, it is important to note that we can never totally remove scars; we can only improve them. The top layer of the skin, called the papillary dermis, does not scar. However, the lower layer, called the reticular dermis, does scar. If injuries penetrate into Read More
It is important to realize that some scars cannot be removed but only improved. Scars in the top layer of skin [papillary dermis] can be completely removed. However, scars that extend into the deeper layers of skin [reticular dermis] cannot be removed but only improved. Sometimes acne scars penetrate deep into this area. Scars from Read More
Cheek implants are used to provide more fullness over the cheekbones. They are usually done from inside the mouth where an incision is made and tissue is elevated from the bone. Medical grade implants are then placed over the bony contours to provide more prominence of the cheekbones. This oftentimes provides more of an “almond” Read More
. . Botox is the most frequently performed cosmetic treatment, year after year. This revolutionary procedure smooths out those unwanted forehead wrinkles, frown lines, crow’s feet, and other facial creases. The Botox procedure takes only a few minutes and no anesthesia is required. However, we offer numbing agents and other solutions for an added layer Read More
Nasal surgery is one of the most frequently performed surgeries. It is done not only for appearance, but also to improve breathing. The nose has multiple growth centers and doesn’t mature until we reach puberty. Childhood trauma can damage these growth centers, with the end result being a crooked nose (both internally and/or externally). At Read More
As we age, a pad of fibrous and adipose tissue over the cheekbone called the malar fat pad descends to a lower position in the cheek, and this results in a flattened cheek area and a deepening of the buccolabial fold. This is the fold that commonly runs from the corner of the nose to Read More
High cheekbones have long been considered a sign of beauty, which helps contribute to facial angulation and the classic “almond-shaped” face. Cheek implants can help add definition and angulation to the face, which helps improve facial harmony and symmetry. In addition, implants can decrease tissue laxity in the crease, which runs between the nose and Read More
The necklift is used to treat laxity in the neck and submental area. It is especially helpful in treating the turkey gobbler neck and the deep cords or unsightly bands which often form in the neck. These are due to laxity of the platysma muscle. In the endoscopic necklift, a small incision approximately 1/2 inch Read More
Endoscopic forehead lift addresses laxity in the eyebrow and forehead area. In this surgery, small incisions are hidden behind the hairline. Specially developed lasers with small telescopes are used to elevate and reposition the sagging tissues in the forehead. This procedure is especially helpful for specific areas of sagging, such as the medial portion of Read More