I regularly hear patients exclaim “I was doing fine with my eyes, and all of a sudden I can’t stand them”. Eyelid changes are a gradual process. It can start with a little extra skin on the upper lids or…
I find that there are two reasons for this: 1) It may be time for a facelift, and 2) the issue at hand may actually the result of overfilling. It may be time to remove some of the old filler!…
Circles under the eyes cannot be fully eliminated. This pigmentation is often genetic and there is not much you can do without a good concealer. However, there are some options to help. Age contributes to some of the shadows since this skin…
An endoscope is a video camera attached to a long thin tube that uses small incisions for the brow lift procedure rather than larger incisions, which might have been customary in the past. For this procedure, several short incisions are…
It’s no surprise that everyone wants great lips. Lips start a conversation, show affection with kissing and display our attitude with a smile: So of course, we want to put our best lips forward! Here are a few ways to…
By now most patients who do facial rejuvenation with injectables know these products do not last forever. BOTOX® or Dysport® can last 3 – 6 months for some, while fillers (i.e. Juvéderm, Restylane or even collagen stimulators like Sculptra) may…
Yes , skin cancers on the eyelid are relatively common. The 3 most common are all related to sun exposure: basal cell, squamous cell and melanoma. In our efforts to tan evenly, most of us made sure our eyelids…
Fat under the chin is very common and affects all age groups. It’s often a hereditary trait and unfortunately an area that’s hard to reduce by diet or exercise. Patients over 50 who complain of this likely have some loose…
Yes – it’s true. Urinary incontinence is one of the most complained about concerns for women of many ages. In fact, it’s reported that more panty liners are sold to women over the age of 50 than those in their…
Sometimes patients tell us that even though everyone’s telling them they look great after their surgery, they don’t recognize themselves. Although this is not a complaint we hear often, it is normal to have these feelings. Patients often ride a…
