In our blog last week we wrote about the surgical procedure known as otoplasty (ear surgery). The term comes from “ous” the Greek word for ear and “plassein” meaning to shape. We noted what the surgery entails, and a few of the issues it can be used to correct such as ear pinning, or ear pinback, to reduce protrusion and the removal of excess skin and cartilage.
This week let’s talk about using the otoplasty procedure to correct issues of the earlobe.
What Are Some Things That Can Be Earlobe Issues?
Earlobe issues can be broken down into two categories. There are hereditary […]
HomeArticles Do your ears protrude a bit more than you’d like? Or are they deformed in some other way? Then otoplasty (ear surgery) is the surgical procedure you need to correct and reshape your ears. This will lead to a more balanced appearance to suit the rest of the face as can be seen in our before and after gallery.
More About the Surgery
Anyone who is physically healthy and has the proper expectations for what can be achieve is a candidate for otoplasty. Though otoplasty is commonly performed on adults, it can performed on children as young as 5. The operation […]
HomeArticles Are you worried you might get mistaken for that cooked bird laid out on the dinner table this Thanksgiving? When you lose the definition in your profile and jaw, while gaining wrinkles, loose skin, and other unwanted features you may gain what is commonly referred to as a turkey neck. And some people are more prone to this condition than others, depending on the hereditary traits they inherited. So if you look around the table during Thanksgiving dinner and see some other turkeys sitting with you, it might run in the family.
The Procedure
A necklift is designed to address and […]
HomeArticles A facelift surgery often involves several steps in order to achieve your desired results. As part of this intricate and delicate procedure, your facial plastic surgeon will remove or redistribute the fat cells that have collected around the chin and jaw. What exactly is meant by removing and redistributing this fat? Some patients have a larger amount of fat cells in this area, which may require liposuction techniques to correct. How will the excess fat be managed during your facelift surgery?
The Basic Facelift Technique
Where the fat cells are concerned, there is a standard method for redistributing these cells in […]
HomeArticles It’s a common assumption that plastic surgeons are all about performing surgery. Perhaps it’s because there isn’t a way to refer to their specialty without also including surgery or surgeon. But the doctors that work to correct and restore the form and function of the body have a growing number of non-surgical procedures available. Some of these options include injectable fillers like Botox and Juvederm, skin resurfacing treatments like chemical peels and lasers, skin care products like Vivite and Oxygenetix, and eyelash enhancers like Latisse.
Dr. Batniji specializes only in the face and neck regions. In this, he is among […]
HomeArticles If you are looking tired and a bit aged, or beyond your years, then eyelid surgery (or blepharoplasty as it is medically known) may provide the youthful and refreshed appearance that eludes you.
There are two types of blepharoplasty: upper and lower — depending on the eyelid being treated.
They are both the result of time and affect people to varying degrees depending on their hereditary predisposition.
Upper
Upper blepharoplasty addresses excess, sagging skin which can lead to a droopiness called hooding. In some instances, the upper eyelids may sag so much they become an obstruction and begin to interfere with eyesight. In […]
HomeArticles strong chin has long been associated with leadership, forthrightness, and even manliness. There’s Spartacus as portrayed by Kirk Douglas leading a slave revolt in Rome, George Washington fighting the British, or even Buzz Lightyear saving other toys, “to infinity… and beyond!”
But it’s not just men who are concerned with their chins. You don’t have to be looking for the chin of an action hero, general, or some other typically masculine type.
You might just feel like your profile needs a bit more balance. And in that case a chin implant or chin augmentation could be the thing you’re looking for. […]
HomeArticles Facelift surgery offers men and women many different anti-aging benefits, often erasing up to a decade from their appearance. Because aging doesn’t magically stop at the jawline, however, many patients find that the signs of aging on their neck become more obvious after a facelift. Neck lift surgery can be the perfect answer to the sagging skin, banding, and other age-related problems. It can also be the perfect complement to facelift surgery for the right patients.
What Does Aging Do to the Face and Neck?
The signs of aging can creep up on us as we grow older, often in the […]
HomeArticles When you’re planning for a rhinoplasty, you might already be worried about the consequences of what happens if something goes wrong. On the other hand, the idea might never cross your mind. While it’s good to be prepared, stressing out about results that haven’t happened yet won’t help you at all. When your procedure is over, take some time to get to know your new nose and your new look. Only then, once the healing process is complete and you’ve adjusted to the change, should you start to think about revisions. Not all rhinoplasty results come out perfect and […]
HomeArticles Latisse is a cosmetic hair growth treatment that was developed by Allergan after the drug manufacturer created eye drops with a reported side effect of thicker eyelashes. Combining the medical and cosmetic worlds, this drug has been used for inadequate eyelashes.
Latisse is currently approved by the FDA for the upper eyelids only. A second use for the product has emerged, but it has yet to gain medically-backed support. Latisse may offer patients with thinning, over-tweezed, or barely-there brows a boost in growth. While Dr. Batniji may not be able to suggest the product for its off-label use until it […]
