We were very happy to learn this week that we have been awarded a Reader’s Choice Award by Vancouver’s West Ender Magazine for Best Place for Cosmetic Surgery. This type of recognition is always most appreciated and is testament to our hard work and efforts in making our facility a recognized leader in the field of Cosmetic Surgery in Vancouver.…
One of the most challenging – and satisfying – parts of a full rhinoplasty is adjusting the rotation of the nasal tip. Tip rotation is defined by the position of the nasal tip relative to the nasal dorsum (bridge) and the lip. The angle between the lip and the nose (the nasolabial angle) is smaller in an under rotated nose than it is in an…
Neck Lift, Submentoplasty and Playsmaplasty: I often see patients who are unhappy with the age related changes that have occurred in their neck. Often I am told that the changes happened literally overnight. What do patients notice? Mainly three things: first, skin changes – either a change in the texture and appearance of the skin or a change in the amount…
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…