HomeGeneral Cosmetic injections of the face can be used for a multitude of aesthetic corrections. They may be used to plump the skin of depressions caused by wrinkles or scars. Dermal fillers can also add volume to the cheeks and lips to create ideal contours of these features. A lesser known but equally transformative use for this type of treatment is non-surgical chin augmentation.
The lower third of the face influences other features from both frontal and side views. When the face is seen straight-on, the chin can determine the overall face length and shape. A recessed chin is often emphasized […]
HomeGeneral A New York magazine article making the rounds this summer asks, “Is Race Plastic?” The author ventures into what a headline calls the “minefield” of ethnic plastic surgery and, despite that charged description, emerges with a fairly nuanced view of the practice.
In Dr. Batniji’s long experience with ethnic rhinoplasty, most non-Caucasian patients aren’t looking for a stereotypically “Caucasian” nose.
That’s because there is ample beauty and refinement to be found in noses of every background. Secondly, what patients want is to improve their overall appearance and/or their nasal functioning while retaining their ethnic identity.
What is true — and what accounts […]
HomeGeneral Of all the non-invasive techniques for skin rejuvenation, the least invasive are two that might sound unfamiliar but which often come up in the same conversation: Ulthera and Exilis.
Ulthera uses ultrasound; Exilis, radio frequency. Audio engineers (and surgeons) will be quick to tell you that the two, while related, are not identical. (Radio waves can carry and propagate sound waves as encoded data, while … OK, never mind.)
In either case, sound or radio, skin can be refreshed and tightened with heat that is transmitted through concentrated doses of oscillating, invisible wave forms. Amazing, yes?
Some debate remains over the duration […]
HomeGeneral Skin resurfacing can sometimes sound like a veritable war on aging, fought with weapons of (epidermal) mass destruction: chemical peels, lasers, dermabrasion.
Let us de-escalate.
One way to take the sting out of the terminology, and ease a patient’s potential worries, is to explain these techniques and how they help facial skin regenerate to produce a healthier, more youthful look.
Lasers
The fractionated, or Fraxel, laser is a marvel of precision technology in the service of skin care, and an excellent option for treating wrinkles and fine lines caused by sun, smoking and aging. Laser treatments, often in combination with other resurfacing techniques, […]
HomeGeneral Lip reshaping is the cosmetic practice of bringing, or restoring, vitality and fullness to the part of the face that is one of the strongest markers of physical beauty and attractiveness. A great pair of lips says a lot about you!
An important component of Dr. Batniji’s facial plastic surgery practice is creating shapely, natural lips that enhance the entire face. Your lips, after all, should complement you whether they’re smiling, at rest or making a pouty little moue for effect.
From lip augmentation using safe, injectable fillers to surgical lip lifts and lip advancements, a variety of ways allows a […]
HomeGeneral There are people with facial contours that suggest a frown or sadness, even when they’re happy or content.
They may or may not regard their default expression as a burden.
But facial plastic surgeons are not infrequently asked to evaluate and treat people with this trait.
These otherwise upbeat folks may have been born this way. Or the look might have developed from stress and aging — both of which can multiply frown lines, thin out the lips and produce a downward turn at the corners of the mouth.
The happy news is that their treatment options are many.
A Turn for the Better
In […]
HomeGeneral Botox is the most popular of all cosmetic procedures, by a wide margin. Of the 15.1 million cosmetic procedures performed in the United States in 2013, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports that 13.4 million were of the “minimally invasive” type — injections, peels, laser treatments, and microdermabrasion. Of that group, 6.3 million were Botox — a 3 percent increase over the 6.1 million Botox procedures done in 2012.
What accounts for the amazing popularity of Botox? It’s remarkable that a bacterial protein associated with severe food poisoning is now a billion-dollar sector in personal aesthetics. Doctors have been […]
HomeGeneral Many patients visit facial plastic surgeon Dr. Batniji to treat obvious signs of aging that gradually occur. A popular procedure is facelift surgery, which is designed to strengthen the underlying structure of the face and remove excess tissue such as skin and fat. While the transformative surgery can create a significantly more youthful look, an overzealous surgeon may create unrealistic results.
The “windswept look” is the aftermath of an exaggerated facelift procedure where the skin has been re-draped and sutured into place in an unusually tight manner. The doctor may have removed too much skin or misgauged how the final […]
HomeGeneral Elective cosmetic procedures are a great way to permanently improve a person’s looks and self-esteem, but what happens when surgery creates the opposite effect? Following facial plastics, one may feel his or her face has been overcorrected. When excessive amounts of tissue are removed, or the face has been sculpted with unnatural curvature, patients may regret going under the knife. If prospective patients are informed of all details related to facial plastic surgery, they can enjoy great results as well as a good experience.
Do Some Research
While the consultation is the initial doctor-patient appointment and is designed to cover potential […]
HomeGeneral Undergoing facial plastic surgery is a momentous occasion in any patient’s life. As humans, we are seemingly programmed to continually strive for greater things, be it higher education, a promotion at work, or any other way to improve our own lives. Altering the look of the face may be necessary for the improvement of a person’s health or self-esteem, and certainly offers personal gratification along with functional and aesthetic benefits.
Know Your Aesthetic Preferences
While potential candidates of facial cosmetic treatments or procedures may dislike certain aspects or features of the face, each should try to recognize what it is they […]
