by DrIrvine | Blepharoplasty, Common Fears About Plastic Surgery, Face Lift, Facial Beauty, facial rejuvenation, Plastic Surgery Recovery, Postoperative Care
Increasingly, when patients come to see me for a consultation, they ask me if they have to be asleep (under general anesthesia) during procedures. While general anesthesia is extremely safe for the majority of people seeking cosmetic surgery, some patients prefer to...
by DrIrvine | Facial Beauty, facial rejuvenation, nasal rejuvenation, Rhinoplasty, Septorhinoplasty
All parts of our face begin to show the effects of age. Many people know about face lifts and neck lifts to correct sagging tissues in the lower face and neck. Fewer patients realize that there are treatments for the effects that gravity, sun damage, time, and...
by DrIrvine | Plastic Surgery Recovery, Platelet-Rich Plasma, Uncategorized
Each type of facial procedure has a different amount of downtime. Depending on the part of the face or neck treated and the technique used, recovery can last from days to months. The ability to return to work and social activities is a key concern when choosing to...
by DrIrvine | Microneedling, Scar Treatments, Skin Care, Skin Resurfacing
Microneedling is a superficial procedure which has become increasingly popular for facial rejuvenation and the treatment of acne scars. This is an office-based treatment which uses tiny needles to puncture the superficial layer of the dermis and stimulate...
