Facial Plastic Surgery Blog

Facial balance is a somewhat difficult concept to articulate, but it is very easy to notice when balance is off—or spot-on. Good facial balance greatly improves the overall facial aesthetics, and is achieved when the features are proportional and work in harmony with one another. For example, someone with a large nose and small chin may have fine features, but those features simply don’t work well together. While many plastic surgery procedures are geared toward anti-aging, many others are intended to improve overall facial aesthetics, balance, and harmony. One procedure that’s popular for helping to bring balance to the face? Chin implant surgery.

While spring and summer have traditionally been wedding season, fall has become increasingly popular for nuptials as well. The weather is beautiful, the colors are warm, and inviting…but your skin may be suffering from taking a beating over the summer. Whether you’re preparing for your own big day, you’re participating in a loved one’s ceremony, or you’re simply attending, you may be feeling like your skin could use some TLC.

There are many amazing tools today available to plastic surgeons for rejuvenating the face and turning back the clock on aging. Technology has reached the point that there are many different techniques and procedures that can do everything from minimize facial wrinkling to stimulate collagen production and tighten skin—all without excessive discomfort or extended downtime.

The rhinoplasty procedure is such a popular and versatile surgery, that there are a number of terms that can get a little confusing, especially when relating to non-Caucasian rhinoplasty. The United States has a very culturally diverse population, and this has been continually growing and changing as time goes on.

The neck is often one of the first areas to show signs of aging. The skin of the neck is very fragile, and can start to sag early—and aging can progress very quickly. An aging neck can make the entire face look much older, and for many people, the “turkey wattle” appearance and/or a double chin that goes along with the process is simply unacceptable.