Facial Plastic Surgery Blog

What type of fixation do you prefer when performing endoscopic brow lifts? There are 2 types of fixation that I currently prefer when performing endoscopic brow lifts. One is suture fixation with a dissolvable suture. Another is the use of the Endotine instrument, which is also dissolvable. The selection of type of fixation is dependent […]

Sun Exposure, Sunscreen, and Risk of Skin Cancer and Vitamin D Deficiency Can you shed some light on the controversy of sun exposure, sunscreen, risk of skin cancer and Vitamin D deficiency? I blogged about this question in the recent past. Please see the post dated from 11/16/2010 under the Skin Care headline for further […]

I enjoy snow skiing and wanted to know if I need to wear sunscreen even when the sun is hiding behind the clouds? Yes, you should wear sunscreen on both sunny and cloudy days. In a recent study published in the journal, Archives of Dermatology, it was found that many people inaccurately associate temperature and […]

Do you use digital imaging for rhinoplasty consultations and, if so, how accurate is the imaging? I do use digital imaging for rhinoplasty consultations. I find that it is a wonderful opportunity to discuss your aesthetic goals, particularly on the profile (side) view. I perform the digital imaging myself as I know what can and, […]

I have a large hump on my nose that I would like removed. I know that the upper part of the nose is bone, and the lower is cartilage. What happens if, during rhinoplasty, you accidentally took too much of the bone, or it didn’t break in just the right spot and a bigger piece […]

I love the results that I have seen with facelift surgery. I have a loose neck and jowls and I would like to know if a face lift will also remove forehead wrinkles and wrinkles around the eyes. A facelift will address the loose neck and jowls; however, it will not address the forehead or […]

I love the results that I have seen with facelift surgery. I have a loose neck and jowls and I would like to know if a face lift will also remove forehead wrinkles and wrinkles around the eyes. A facelift is an excellent option to address the jowls and neck. Through a well concealed, minimally-invasive […]

What kind of incision do you use for facelift procedure? For facelifts, I use an incision that follows the natural contours of the ear. In doing so, the incision is very well hidden. This type of incision is sometimes referred to as a post-tragal incision. Here is an example of what the incision looks like […]

What is otoplasty? Otoplasty is a surgical procedure to reshape protruding or prominent ears.  For an example of otoplasty results, please click here: https://www.drbatniji.com/before-after-photos-newport-beach/otoplasty/ Posted by Rami K. Batniji, M.D., F.A.C.S.

I have neck bands and fat in my neck. Would a necklift address these issues? The neck bands you are experiencing are related to a neck muscle called the platysma. There are several potential treatment options for these neck bands. One treatment option is Botox injection into the muscles that form the bands. Another option […]