It’s ironic that as we strive to stay fit and keep those extra pounds off for our health it can be detrimental to facial aging. After all youth is fat; just look at any baby. As we age we tend to lose fat especially in our faces. So how do we keep that facial fullness and a healthy body. Add the…
For decades breast reductions have been performed the same way. But that certainly doesn’t mean it was the best way. More recently a technique that was briefly considered more than 40 years ago has returned to become the standard of care for breast reduction at Hess Plastic Surgery. Known as the “superomedial pedicle” breast reduction…
As we age loss of skin elasticity and gravity take their toll on the periorbital area including the brows. The brows sag, initially on their lateral aspect then eventually the medial brows fall. Unfortunately, there are no lasers, injectable fillers or Botox that will solve this problem. So we are left with one of the…
Many patients today do their due diligence prior to a breast augmentation consultation. The Internet can be great for providing vast amounts of information regarding all of the aspects surrounding breast implants and breast augmentation. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always clarify the “how” and “why.” Textured vs. smooth breast implants is an example of this. When any…
When I was growing up the world viewed beauty as primarily a feature of the young. With few exceptions the most attractive moms were in their 20’s or early 30’s. By the time you were in your 40’s you were “old.” But thankfully the world has changed dramatically since that time. Now, the most appealing moms are…
Dermal fillers go by many names such as Restylane®, Perlane®, Juvederm®, Evolence®, Radiesse® and others. They are composed of many things such as hyaluronic acid, hydroxyapatite, porcine collagen and others. Although the names these products are made of are Greek to most their usefulness in facial rejuvenation is unprecedented. This is especially true in lip augmentation….
Any time I bring up the topic of a midface lift I get the most quizzical looks. Although it is a less frequently performed than a standard facelift, it is no less important in facial rejuvenation. The midface is the region from the lower eyelids superiorly to the lateral nose medially to the lateral cheek…
The mommy makeover is one of the latest catch phrases in plastic surgery. And of course I coined the phrase (okay every plastic surgeon says that). Regardless of this, why does it resonate so well today and what does it mean? If you haven’t been keeping up the moms of today are appreciated more for their…
So, that tummy just isn’t want it used to be. Did you gain weight with pregnancy and your body just won’t return to it’s prepregnancy shape or your weight just got away from you and the tummy needs to be addressed so you’re not self-conscious about going to the gym. Then let’s discuss how that get that abdomen back into a…
I see a lot of patients regarding the appearance of their necks. Many of the patients will say “can’t you just take a little skin out under my chin?” Unfortunately, treatment of the neck, no matter how minor the concern might be, may require more than you think. The neck is composed of skin, underlying fat…