Weight loss medications like GLP-1s have quickly become a popular and widely used non-surgical treatment to regulate hunger, reduce appetite, and help individuals reach their ideal weight range faster than achieving results with dieting and exercise alone. However, some patients have noticed changes to their facial appearance catalyzed by this rapid weight … Continue
When it comes to taking the leap towards self-renewal, every patient’s journey is uniquely their own. For one patient at Miller Cosmetic Surgery, her experience with La Jolla plastic surgeon Scott Miller, MD to rediscover the best version of herself was nothing short of transformative. “As I’m aging, I find that I’m … 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
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
When consulting individuals who seek facial rejuvenation, jowls and loose neck skin are typically among the primary characteristics that prematurely age a patient’s appearance. Jowls, which refer to the skin that accumulates on either side of the jawline, can develop as early as a person’s early thirties and may be exacerbated by … Continue
Unrivaled by other methods of cosmetic facial enhancement, facelift surgery continues to help patients look (and feel) up to ten years younger than their actual age. While a facelift is considered the “gold standard” when it comes to reversing signs of aging, some patients wonder whether there is a non-surgical treatment that … Continue
In general, a facelift addresses the lower-third of the face while a brow (forehead) lift treats the upper-third. Both procedures lift/reposition loose musculature, but a facelift also removes excess skin and fat deposits. Descended tissue in the upper face can cause drooping eyebrows and frown lines, sometimes creating the look of a … Continue
With the ability to smooth wrinkles, remove sagging or loose skin, and tighten underlying tissues, a facelift and neck lift can make you look 5-10 years younger. Face and necklift surgery is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures Dr. Scott Miller performs, and he is well known for providing exceptionally natural-looking … Continue
A facelift is one of the most popular methods of rejuvenating your facial appearance. With the ability to smooth fine lines and wrinkles, eliminate sagging or loose skin, and tighten the underlying musculature of the face, this procedure can make you look years younger. Despite this, however, a facelift does not make … Continue
As with most surgeries, facelift patients can expect some mild bruising and swelling in the days following their procedure. To increase your comfort during this time, oral medication is typically prescribed and can help manage any discomfort you may experience. Swelling and bruising normally begins to resolve within seven to ten days … Continue