HomeGeneral Patients who are interested in undergoing a plastic surgery should make the necessary preparations to ensure the most successful recovery possible. Facelift surgery is a popular plastic procedure, and it is important that patients who will have the procedure plan accordingly. Not only is the face the first feature that people notice in one another, but it also contains delicate structures, like the eyes and mouth.
Candidates for Facelift Surgery
The benefits of facelift surgery can be enjoyed by anyone, whether a woman or man, seeking to restore the look of youth to their skin. The landmark features of the face […]
HomeGeneral Recognizing the signs that skin could be improved through laser skin resurfacing often eludes people. Perhaps it is that the changes are gradual, only becoming noticeable when one feels they would no longer benefit from skin rejuvenation. Other potential patients may believe they have not yet reached the age where it is necessary to undergo such a procedure. Though many factors may play into the decision to undergo cosmetic treatments to improve the tone and texture of the skin, there are some common signs.
Skin of the Face, Chest, and Hands is Sun Damaged
The effects of the sun’s ultraviolet rays […]
HomeGeneral Aside from your decision to undergo a facial plastic surgery, meeting with your chosen surgeon for a consultation is the most important step of this transformative journey. Some patients feel this step is so crucial that they meet with a number of doctors before beginning their treatment plan. Others like to meet with their doctor a few times prior to having the procedure done.
The doctor-patient consultation is a platform where the two can plan a course of procedures, both non-surgical and surgical, to improve a patient’s looks, improve functionality or a combination of the two ideals. While Dr. Batniji […]
HomeGeneral No, according to the Washington Post. The news and entertainment website out of our nation’s capital claims that not only do the self-captured photographs titled the “selfie”not actually lead to an increase in face and body consciousness, but the purported linkage from surveying plastic surgeons is weak at best. The site reports that children are increasingly undergoing cosmetic procedures like Botox injections, rhinoplasty surgery, and chemical peels. As an opinion piece, the author explains she feels this is problematic, but also that the trends may not be directly related to this new form of photographic self-expression.
It is true that […]
HomeGeneral All too often, patients who visit a facial plastic surgeon to remove their under eye bags explain they have grown weary of constantly being asked if they are tired. The look of perpetual sleepiness is, after all, everyone’s concern. A spouse may want to ensure your health, or whether or not you are able to care for the kids; a boss will begin to follow your productivity to be sure you are not falling behind in your work; and friends may worry about your overall quality of life. Though this extra insight into a person’s health is a sign […]
HomeGeneral Though hair growth accelerator Latisse has been FDA-approved as an eyelash growth product specifically for use on the upper eyelids, this product has also successfully regrown eyebrow hairs. Considered an “off-label” use as an eyebrow growth product, or one for which it was not solely intended, Latisse may offer patients an alternative to over-plucked, thinning, or otherwise sparse eyebrows.
Though Southern California facial plastic surgeon Dr. Rami Batniji may not be able to advocate this type of product use until the Food and Drug Administration issues approval, patients have time and again experimented with the technique and have reported their […]
HomeGeneral Variety is the spice of life, and this notion translates to everything from cultures of a nation to the ways its people look. As an immigrant rich country, the United States is perhaps home to the widest variety of ethnicities. Though beauty ideals have broadened, there seem to be some preferred facial plastic surgery options for those of certain ethnic origins. In recent years, Asian upper eyelid surgery has grown increasingly popular.
Asian Eyelid Surgery
Asian blepharoplasty is cosmetic eyelid surgery that is specially tailored to the anatomy of Asian patients. Members of this ethnicity have certain defining facial features, with […]
HomeGeneral Those who partake in spring cleaning could only be described as having a love-hate relationship with this seasonal duty. The necessary evils of the cleaning project align with the old adage “out with the old, in with the new.” Though many people may not think to apply this activity to their skin care collection, there are many reasons why getting rid of expired skin care is essential for optimum skin health.
Many skin care items contain ingredients that are first activated in a sterile, vacuum sealed environment. Once opened, however, the container is exposed to air, bacteria, and skin cells […]
Have you ever considered plastic surgery? Have you ever stated “Plastic surgery is not for me”? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, this post is for you!
Your face is one of your most important physical contributions to this world; surgical alterations to the face can boost a person’s self-esteem by improving their attractiveness.
Some facial plastic surgeries actually improve the function of a feature. During a rhinoplasty where septoplasty is performed on a deviated septum (often termed a functional rhinoplasty), or blepharoplasty to eliminate hooding of the eye that hinders one’s vision, patients enjoy normal functions of these […]
HomeGeneral Though fat redistribution technique shave been available since the late 19th century, it was not until the 1980s that the popularity of the injectable fillers grew as more modern methods became available. With the advent of liposuction proceduresa decade prior, doctors began to realize the extracted fat could be reused in other areas of the body. Today, this often secondary cosmetic procedure is known as autologous fat grafting.
When the fat is redistributed to the face from the patient’s own body, it will not be rejected and carries a substantially lower risk of infection. Fat is also a naturally occurring […]
