Category Archives: Procedures

What does BB laser do?

Posted on May 23, 2024 by admin

The BB laser (beauty balm or blemish balm laser) takes its name from the now ubiquitous BB cream that became extremely popular in Korea beginning in the 1980s, and continued to soar in popularity as it came to be introduced … Continue reading →

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How long has rib cartilage been used from rhinoplasty?

Posted on May 23, 2024 by admin

Somewhat surprisingly, the use of costal cartilage and rib cartilage in rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty has existed for more than a century. In an article published in Paris in 1904, French rhinoplasty surgeons describe harvesting rib cartilage and using it … Continue reading →

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What’s the best technique to augment the dorsum in Asian rhinoplasty or Asian nose job surgery?

Posted on May 18, 2024 by admin

The bridge of the nose, or the nasal dorsum, represents a subtle yet visually impactful component of the nose and of the face as a whole. The width, height and shape of the dorsum has an effect on the appearance … Continue reading →

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What is the hardest plastic surgery?

Posted on May 17, 2024 by admin

Plastic surgery encompasses a wide gamut of surgical procedures from complex microvascular reconstructions to delicate cosmetic eyelid surgeries. As with all surgeries, plastic surgery requires a mastery of the anatomy and a profound understanding of the form and function of … Continue reading →

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How do I get rid of my under eye bags?

Posted on May 4, 2024 by admin

Lower eye bags or lower eyelid bags are often caused by pseudoherniation of orbital fat from under the eye forward into the cheek, where it is visible as a bulge or “bag”. The orbital septum, which contains the fat, can … Continue reading →

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How long does neck lift last?

Posted on April 22, 2024 by admin

The aging process is continual, and a neck lift is a surgical procedure to address and improve some of the signs of aging along the neckline and jawline. Typically the results of a neck lift will last ten to fifteen … Continue reading →

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How long does Asian rhinoplasty last?

Posted on April 18, 2024 by admin

Asian rhinoplasty, when performed with tissue from your own body (autologous grafts) is permanent. One of the great benefits of autologous grafts are that they are viable, living tissue from your own body, so there is no risk of rejection … Continue reading →

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Asian rhinoplasty

Posted on April 16, 2024 by admin

Is Asian rhinoplasty different? Asian rhinoplasty represents a unique subset of rhinoplasty surgery that requires specialized technical expertise and an aesthetic eye that is finely in-tune with Asian beauty standards. While a standard rhinoplasty procedure may involve reducing the size … Continue reading →

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What is a lip augmentation? How long does lip augmentation last?

Posted on April 9, 2024 by admin

Lip augmentation is typically performed as a non-surgical, office-based procedure with a hyaluronic acid filler. Hyaluronic acid fillers have revolutionized aesthetic medicine and plastic surgery since first being FDA approved in 2003 for their strong safety profile, ease of use, … Continue reading →

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How many units of Botox does it take to reduce a masseter?

Posted on April 6, 2024 by admin

Botox for masseter reduction, or Dysport for masseter reduction, is an excellent procedure to reduce the tension in the jaw, decrease grinding of the teeth, relieve stress in the lower face, and to slim the appearance of the jawline and … Continue reading →

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