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Cigarettes have hundreds of toxic chemicals that can harm your health and affect your skin’s quality, making you look years older. If you smoke, your doctor will recommend quitting to prolong your life and lower your risk of developing illnesses like cancer and heart disease. Being a smoker can also disqualify you from getting your desired plastic surgery procedure. You...

Though doctors began performing facelift procedures more than a century ago, men have only recently started climbing on board the bandwagon, ending the persistent stereotype that cosmetic surgery is only for women. In recent years, there’s been an increase in the number of men seeking to improve their self-confidence and quality of life by addressing signs of aging. As a...

Aging comes with many challenges, including the look of your skin. As we age, our skin starts to sag, wrinkle, and lose fullness. Though these changes are natural, the desire to look more youthful remains valid.Thankfully, you can slow the signs of aging. Facelifts, whether liquid or surgical, can address these skin issues with long-term results. Here are the differences...

With over 120,00 facelift procedures performed annually in the U.S., the facelift is one of the most popular cosmetic treatments – and for a good reason. A facelift, also known as a rhytidectomy, addresses more advanced signs of aging, particularly lines, wrinkles, and loose skin around the forehead, brows, and cheeks. But how to get the absolute best results from...

From constant facial expressions to over-exposure to the sun, the aging process manifests more obviously on the face and neck. This creates facial and neck skin that loses its elasticity earlier than other body parts, making the face and neck problem areas for patients concerned about signs of aging. For many patients, getting a facelift or a neck lift can...

The facelift is one of the world’s best-known plastic surgery procedures, and a favorite among people who want to look younger and restore a youthful vibrance to their face.And while the procedure can have outstanding stand-alone results, many patients are realizing the benefits that come with combining the facelift with other procedures.Here, Dr. Josh Waltzman in Long Beach, CA, discusses...

The plastic surgery and beauty niche sees some of the most rapid trend changes from any public industry. While social media is the driving force behind many of these trends, such as Kylie Jenner's filler-filled pouting lips, other factors influence people’s decision to consider plastic surgeries earlier in life. Traditionally, the average age of patients who underwent facelift surgery was...

Are you looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? Why not give it to yourself? Be like many of our patients who tire of relying on injectables to ward off the effects of aging. Take the plunge with a facelift while the weather is cooler, and you can get the time off. As a popular holiday song reminds us,...

Our face is how the world perceives us. Naturally, as the years march on, the face is also one of the places that most clearly show signs of aging. Wrinkles, loose skin, jowls – all are hallmarks of the passage of time. It’s no wonder, then, that turning back the clock has been a leading concern for beauticians and surgeons...

After time passes, aging and gravity can take a toll on the lower face. Skin and tissue can start to loosen and sag along the chin and jawline. The facelift and the neck lift are two plastic surgery procedures that can address these concerns. Read our infographic below to learn how these two treatments work together to produce a more...

If you are looking for a facial rejuvenation procedure but are not ready to undergo surgery, a liquid facelift may be a good option. The liquid facelift is a customized combination of cosmetic injectables that are carefully selected based on your concerns and goals. Read our infographic below to find out what treatment can do for you. If you're interested...

It becomes increasingly difficult to hide the signs of aging over time. Unfortunately, our age most often shows on our faces and necks, because these are the areas of the body that are constantly exposed to the sun and also where everyone looks! Today we will explore one of the most effective treatments to reverse the visible signs of aging...