We all know that people age at different rates. Major factors influencing the process include genetics and lifestyle choices. Despite this the general pattern of aging is quite predictable. Skin becomes lax as the elastin and collagen proteins lose their strength over time. The subcutaneous fat layer (fat immediately beneath the skin) which is associated with a youthful facial contour thins…
THE CONCERN: The client was concerned with the skin laxity that was developing in the face, along the jawline, on the upper eyelids and in the neck. Also of concern were the lines developing on the upper lip. THE SOLUTION: An extended SMAS facelift was performed, which places tension on the layer of tissue under the skin. This allows excellent tightening…
The following two sets of photographs are of a neck lift patient in Vancouver – before and after several months following the procedure: A neck lift is used to rejuvenate the neck and reverse many of the age-related changes that occur in this area. Over time, the skin of the neck becomes loose and the muscles in the front of…
I saw this patient last week, 5 years after operating on her lower eyelids in Vancouver. I performed what is called a lower blepharoplasty. In the top photograph, which was taken before the surgery, the concerns that she had regarding the appearance of the lower eyelids are apparent. The lower eyelids are puffy and swollen, which gives a tired appearance. This…
Volbella is the newest hyaluronic acid based filler from Allergan. Other hyaluronic acid-based fillers from Allergan include Juvederm, Juvederm Ultra, Juvederm Ultra Plus and Voluma. Volbella is the first hyaluronic acid based soft tissue filler approved for use in the lips that has been shown to last up to 12 months. Up to this point, all of the patients that…
Description of the differences between Asian and Caucasian eyelids and double eyelid surgery to create upper lid fold. Before and after photos of double eyelid surgery patient.
Blepharoplasty + brow lift before & after: uncover hidden eyelid crease & erase forehead lines. When eyelid surgery alone isn’t enough.
See instant Juvederm Ultra XC before & after: one side treated. Marionette lines gone, lips lifted in minutes. Natural filler results in Vancouver.