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 following two sets of photographs are of a neck lift patient before and 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 the neck…
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…
Before and After Asian Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty (Double Eyelid Surgery)* The asian upper eyelid is characterized by the complete absence of a lid fold or crease or, if present, a lid crease that is low and poorly defined. The reason that the lid fold is absent or weak in the asian eyelid is that the levator muscle (the muscle that…