For many teenagers, adolescents, and young adults, the nose can be a prominent source of self-consciousness during some of the most formative years of life. In addition to teasing from peers, those who feel they have a disproportionate nose shape in relation to their surrounding facial features can often struggle with feelings … Continue
Also called a “nose job,” rhinoplasty is among few aesthetic procedures available to younger patients for correcting a deviated septum and/or improving facial harmony. For older teens and adolescents who are qualified candidates and emotionally mature enough to understand the weight of surgery, rhinoplasty can have both aesthetic and functional benefits. According … Continue
When it comes to achieving a more youthful, sculpted neckline, two popular cosmetic procedures often come into consideration: a neck lift and neck liposuction. While both procedures aim to enhance the appearance of the neck, each option addresses different concerns and involves distinct surgical approaches. San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Scott Miller … Continue
A modern face and neck lift offers the most extensive, natural-looking, and enduring facial rejuvenation possible for men and women. Among the many signs of aging effectively addressed with a face and neck lift are sagging facial skin, jowls, loose neck skin and deep creases surrounding the nose and mouth. By lifting … Continue
It’s well-known that eyelid surgery can be a dynamic procedure to refresh the upper and lower eyelids, allowing a more youthful appearance in the upper face. However, whether or not blepharoplasty improves your ability to see depends on the condition of your upper eyelids. If you’re affected by “hooding,” which refers to … Continue
While rhinoplasty is frequently considered for purely cosmetic reasons, many people are motivated by the desire to enhance their breathing. Breathing difficulties may be caused by a misaligned (deviated) septum, enlarged turbinates, a nasal injury, or a number of other factors. With functional rhinoplasty — which simply refers to a nose procedure … Continue
Frown lines are the vertical “eleven” wrinkles that develop between the eyebrows from making repeated facial expressions. Whether caused by frowning, squinting, or concentrating, these glabellar wrinkles typically deepen due to overactive facial muscles and can be noticeable even when the face is at rest in severe cases. While frown lines can … Continue
Facelift surgery provides patients with a more youthful appearance. In addition to tightening and smoothing the neck and jawline, a facelift can also help improve the appearance of nasolabial folds and other creases in the lower face. Wrinkles are among the most noticeable signs of facial aging and can be hard to … Continue
If you look tired all the time despite getting a full night’s rest, the quality of your sleep may not be the cause. There are many signs of aging that can unintentionally make you look exhausted, including excess eyelid skin, wrinkling in the corners of your eyes, puffiness in the lower lids, … Continue
We all know that a proportional nose shape is one of the most prominent factors that influence overall facial harmony. This is largely why rhinoplasty is considered a “surgery of millimeters,” meaning the most seemingly small adjustments can make a huge impact on the balance of your facial features. That said, a … Continue