A blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure for drooping eyelids. During this procedure, surgeons remove or redistribute unwanted skin, muscle, and fat. The muscles that support eyelids weaken as you get older. Excess fat causes drooping eyelids, which can reduce...
There are a vast array of cosmetic procedures that can alter or enhance the beauty of the face, skin, and body. However, many people are skeptical of such procedures and their importance to the individual that chooses to get them. Chin implants are just one of...
Signs of aging include deep wrinkles on the neck and face, an appearance of being tired, sagging in the neck and a poor chin definition, deep creases and jowls around the mouth and nose, and reduced skin elasticity and muscle tone loss. A graceful, smooth neck...
Even if you have never heard of the tear troughs, they are often problem areas for many of our patients. Located beneath the eyes and close to the nose, the tear troughs are often darkened, discolored or so deep that they cause numerous shadows. Problematic te...
Neck Lift A neck lift, also known as a lower rhytidectomy, is used to remove or lessen excess skin or fat deposits along the chin and neck area. This rejuvenating procedure is done within a day, and typically takes two to three weeks for the swelling to ...
As we age, we will begin to accumulate wrinkles and loose skin. Facial fillers are a solution to this inevitable problem, and this is just one of the many things they can help with. Facial fillers are facial injections that consist of collagen, hyaluronic acid...
Aging is inevitable and there are thousands of creams for the face, neck and hands to help slow the process. But what about your lips? We all keep our lips moisturized with our favourite chapstick and that should be enough, right? But lip balms alone won&rsquo...
The nose was specially designed to breathe through. Since it was created for optimal breathing, the nose should be used for doing just that, rather than breathing through the mouth. At least seven reasons exist for why a person should consciously br...
Having any surgical procedure can be stressful. Your medical team is there to make it as easy and stress-free as possible for you. Before any procedure, there are important questions you need to ask in order to understand exactly what will happen on the day of...
Where is the valve of the nose? The nasal valve is the narrow area in the front of our nose that can contribute to the most resistance in our airflow through our nasal passages. There are actually two components to the valve, internal and external, and obstruction in this region...
If you've ever wanted to change the size or shape of your nose, you may be interested in rhinoplasty. This procedure, commonly referred to as a nose job, is a safe and effective way to augment the nose. Keep reading to learn more about rhinoplasty surger...
Septoplasty Basics Septoplasty, in a nutshell, is a type of surgical procedure. It aims to fix deviated septum problems. A deviated septum is a placement issue that involves the cartilage and the bones that split up the nostrils. When patie...
