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Many women would like their lips to look better, less wrinkled, and more attractive. Some want and could benefit from more volume, but have you ever wondered why some women seem to think their lips look better when they are so big they don’t even look like lips anymore? I certainly have. I am not able to answer that exact... Read the full post
Dermal filler injections can be a great tool for rejuvenating many areas of the face and creating a youthful appearance. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Patti Flint shares her recommendations regarding areas of the face to avoid using fillers. If you have any questions about your facial rejuvenation options, contact our office today.
BOTOX has become a household name and is one of the most popular nonsurgical treatments for smoothing out forehead movement lines, crow’s feet, and smile lines. It’s also become the subject of countless debates surrounding its efficacy and whether or not it freezes your facial expressions, creating a “plastic” appearance. As with most surgeries or treatments, success or failure is... Read the full post
If you pay attention to the stereotypes on TV, you may begin to think that most women who opt for cosmetic procedures are wealthy housewives with a lot of time on their hands. The reality is often the opposite. Professional women are just as likely to seek out procedures to maintain a youthful glow and keep their faces and bodies... Read the full post
Everybody seems to be so busy these days that the desire for a quick result from facial rejuvenation surgery comes as no surprise. I see patients on a weekly basis who express a desire to look better, but aren’t necessarily willing to allow themselves time to recover from the appropriate surgical treatment. While I can do a lot with non-invasive... Read the full post
Many patients ask me at what age they should consider having facial cosmetic surgery. I wish it were that simple! Everyone ages at a different rate and in different areas of the face. Some patients are bothered only by the lax skin in their neck, even though they have hooded upper eyelids and large bags underneath their eyes. Rejuvenating a... Read the full post
Who wouldn’t want the option to look younger without undergoing surgery? Even though I am a plastic surgeon, I certainly have studied and personally taken advantage of non-invasive methods to improve my facial appearance. There are so many options out there at this point, it is hard for potential patients to determine what their best options are. Week in and... Read the full post
It is so frustrating that the media seems to ignore science fairly frequently when it comes to sources of consumer knowledge. Articles about cosmetic procedures appear in popular magazines on a weekly basis. Unfortunately, much of what is published is incomplete or untrue. One of the latest hot topics is “stem cell facelifts.” Those in Hollywood are somewhat fascinated with... Read the full post
Facial rejuvenation is a passion of mine. Because I started out as a head and neck microsurgeon reconstructing difficult defects under the microscope that occurred due to cancers, I developed a fascination with facial anatomy. In my ongoing study of the aging face, I have learned that the most complete and natural rejuvenation requires a multi-prong approach. For instance, surgery... Read the full post
I see many patients who have appropriately done a lot of research on facial rejuvenation surgery before consulting with me. Many times, they have also seen other surgeons. Not an office day goes by that I don’t get asked about why I don’t prefer to use fat injections in the face during my facial rejuvenation surgeries. The primary reason is... Read the full post
I recently read an article in Town and Country Magazine regarding various injectable wrinkle fillers. It contained some valuable information, but some of the implications concerned me. I use filler injections in the majority of my patients seeking facial rejuvenation. They do a beautiful job filling out furrows and wrinkles on the face. What they can’t do is lift jowls... Read the full post
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