by DrIrvine | Facial Beauty, Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment, Postoperative Care, Rhinoplasty
The short answer is: YES But there are things the surgeon can do to account for thick skin and achieve great results for the patient. Background: Rhinoplasty surgery primarily changes the shape of the cartilages and bones of the nose. Once the desired...
by DrIrvine | Facial Beauty, Skin Care
Yes! Sun protection is a year-round priority for all skin types. The sun’s rays are present even in winter, particularly UVA, which causes aging and contributes to skin cancer. And skin cancer risk is cumulative. So whether your skin sees 5 minutes of UV light per...
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 nil-dev | Face Lift, Facial Beauty
The classic “face lift” lifts the lower third of the face and refines the jaw line. This can help to lift tissues along the jaw and place them in a more superior, natural, and youthful position. There are many different face lifting techniques. The technique chosen...
by nil-dev | Common Fears About Plastic Surgery, Facial Animation, Facial Beauty, Fillers, Lip Augmentation
Plastic surgery, done properly by surgeons with rigorous training and attention to detail, can achieve a natural, subtle result which enhances the face’s natural features. Excellent communication between the surgeon and the patient is also critical to achieving...
