There aren’t that many options when we talk about the shape of breast implants. Most people are deciding between a more natural teardrop-shaped breast and a less natural-appearing rounder breast shape, and if this is a matter of personal preference some people want to look naturally busty, and other people

The jaws, teeth, and facial bones are important components of the facial profile and significantly affect facial balance and aesthetics. If the positioning of the upper jaw, lower jaw, and facial bones are out of balance with one another or with other facial structures, the appearance of the teeth, lips,

Laser has been available for use by surgeons of various specialties since the mid-sixties. Recently, however, it has become user-friendly with the advent of the ultra pulse mode, (known by various manufacturers as ultra pulse, nova pulse, or super pulse). The use of the CO2 short-pulse laser is essential in

Facial wrinkles and creases are part of the aging process. They begin to appear as the underlying muscle, fat, and collagen begin to atrophy. This is an aging phenomenon referred to as “volume loss.” A reasonable strategy to rejuvenate the aging face is by methods that will restore the soft

A neck lift is a set of procedures used to enhance the appearance of your neck. Cervicoplasty is the procedure used to remove excess skin. Platysmaplasty removes or alters neck muscles. Your surgeon also can perform neck liposuction, which removes excess fat. In some cases, Botox® injections are used in

High, prominent cheekbones are among the facial features most frequently associated with beauty. Today, this underlying facial structure can be enhanced with implants. Whether you want heightened and well-formed cheekbones like the ones you had when you were young, or you have never had well-defined cheekbones, implants can produce a

Most people do not recognize that they need a mandibular angle augmentation, as it is a rarely discussed topic and it is difficult to notice by the patient. The mandible (lower jaw) delineates the lower face and is distinctly demarcated from the neck by the extent of its outward projection.

A well-defined chin helps give balance to the face and creates a major part of one’s profile. When people look in the mirror, most focus on the size and shape of their noses, their ears, sagging jowls, or fine wrinkling of the skin. Although few examine their chins with the

Ear surgery (technically termed otoplasty) is usually performed to set prominent ears back closer to the head or to reduce the size of large ears. Most often the operation is performed on children between the ages of four and fourteen. Ears are almost fully grown by age four, and the

Nose Surgery (technically termed rhinoplasty) is one of the most common of all cosmetic surgery procedures. Rhinoplasty can be performed to meet aesthetic goals or to correct birth defects or breathing problems. Rhinoplasty can reduce or increase the size of your nose, change the shape of the tip or the

Not long ago, a face lift was the principal means used to restore a youthful appearance to one’s face. Today, the same principles are being challenged by innovative techniques that truly restore the ogee of the face. Unlike the traditional principles, a midface lift (sometimes called a cheek lift) restores

Eyelid surgery (technically termed blepharoplasty) can enhance your appearance and your self-confidence, but it will not necessarily change your looks to match your ideal or cause other people to treat you differently. Before you decide to have surgery, think carefully about your expectations and discuss them with your surgeon. Is