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When it comes to cosmetic lip enhancement, lip fillers have dominated over the past two decades, but the current popularity of upper lip lifts and the increasing demand for the procedure has many women (and men) wanting to know more.
There is a big difference between lip fillers and lip lifts:
Typically lip filler is appropriate for younger patients. In older patients, as we age, our lips become longer, they come down as a window curtain. This elongation makes us look much older. In these patients Upper Lip Lift is more appropriate.A lip filler adds volume and is appropriate […]
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Dr. Boris Ackerman has long been regarded as a pioneer in the field of facial rejuvenation surgery. As he utilizes advanced facelift techniques, Dr. Ackerman created the Ackerman Face Lift Retractor to assist in the performance of Deep Plane Facelift.
It’s no wonder that the Accurate Surgical and Scientific Instruments Corporation or ASSI® for short has made the Ackerman Face Lift Retractor available to surgeons all over the world.
The Top 3 Reasons to Ask for the Ackerman Retractor
Visibility and safety are the key advantages to using the Ackerman Retractor during a deep plane facelift, and once a surgeon […]
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Facelift techniques have come a long way from the facelift surgeries of old Hollywood, where the skin was tightened and trimmed with no consideration of the underlying structure.
As time progressed, plastic surgeons realized the need for more advanced surgical techniques, primarily techniques that did address the underlying musculature as well as the skin. This realization resulted in the development of the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) facelift.
What Is the SMAS Facelift?
The SMAS facelift is the primary facelift technique used in practices today, and it certainly has benefits compared to the original facelift. During a SMAS facelift, the deeper […]
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As more advanced facelift (rhytidectomy) techniques are developed to reduce recovery time and scarring while providing more natural-looking results, an increased number of men are opting for facelifts.
Whether you’ve been thinking about addressing the effects of aging or are concerned with what you perceive as one or more facial flaws, a male facelift can improve many aspects of a man’s aesthetic.
Facelift scars are strategically placed in hairliness and natural creases, and with time they become nearly invisible. In a bald male, the placement of incisions is somewhat more challenging. Nevertheless, an expert facelift surgeon can overcome most […]
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One of the major concerns patients have before undergoing facelift surgery is the visibility of facelift scars after their operation. Some patients believe that facelift scars are unsightly, noticeable, and permanent.
If the plastic surgeon performing your facelift is not an expert, facelift scars can be all of those things. However, Dr. Ackerman is a board-certified plastic surgeon with expertise in facelift surgery. With Dr. Ackerman as your facial plastic surgeon, your scars are expected to be well-concealed, and they will fade over time.
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Where Are Facelift Incisions Made?Facelift Scarring for Men Vs. WomenHow […]
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For decades, patients have turned to facelift surgery to reduce visible signs of aging and sun damage, such as nasolabial folds, sunken and droopy cheeks, and jowls, in the middle and lower regions of the face. A facelift, or rhytidectomy, also addresses the aging appearance of the neck.
This procedure restores vitality to an aged complexion in a single treatment. While many facelift patients discover that their recovery period is not as involved as they thought, it is important to know what you are getting into before undergoing surgery.
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When thinking about undergoing a facelift, you want to make sure that it is the right time for you.
If a patient knows that they will have a facelift at some point in their lives, then my advice is, “The younger, the better.” This advice has held up in over 25 years of my practice specializing in facelifts. When expertly performed, using the best techniques, the patients look quite young and very natural.
Typically, most patients would benefit from a facelift around 50 years of age. Of course, no two patients age at the same rate; some patients develop […]
Boris M. Ackerman, M.D. is highly acclaimed for his expertise and talent in facial rejuvenation surgery. He has brought forth improved techniques in facial surgery using endoscopy and laser technology. Dr. Ackerman has lectured widely in various public forums and has been featured on TV, as well as in numerous publications. He is a graduate of M.I.T. and Dartmouth Medical School, and is Diplomate of The American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Ackerman’s practice includes an on-site, state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center. His facility is certified by The American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities.
Tell us about your male facelift procedure:
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What Is a Facelift?
What Are My Facelift Technique Options?
What Is a SMAS Facelift?
What Is a Deep Plane Facelift?
What Is an Endoscopic Facelift?
How Long Will My Facelift Results Last?
How Can I Extend My Facelift Results?
Facelift surgery continues to be among the most popular plastic surgery procedures year after year because of its ability to help those wishing to address the visible signs of aging, such as fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging tissues.
For over 110 years, plastic surgeons worldwide have performed facelift surgery in a variety of methods.
Dr. Boris Ackerman, a facial rejuvenation specialist in Newport Beach, California, […]
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Even though aging is normal, there’s no reason why you need to show the usual aging changes of your face. Having a subtle procedure, such as fat injections or dermal fillers, can erase years off your appearance and give you more confidence in your professional and personal life. One of the signs of aging is loss of volume in our cheeks. In addition, as we lose fat in one part of our face, the unwanted fat can show up in different areas.
But what should you choose: fat injections or fillers?
What Are These Injections Made Of?
Fat injections and […]
