4 Minute Read:
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 […]
Should I get plastic surgery? Yes – it will make you happier and more likable by others! For most, appearance is very important. We want to look and feel younger. As a cosmetic surgeon in Newport Beach, CA, I know first hand that after working with a patient and rejuvenating their appearance they are happier. The reason? While your appearance is important to you, the way we look impacts how others perceive us. And, while this might sound a bit superficial, it has been discovered that your likeability increases when others think you are attractive.
When others like you, you are […]
For many medspa clinics in the U.S. dermal fillers are the second most popular facial treatments following facial relaxers. But according to Dr. Boris Ackerman of Newport Beach CA he says “more and more clients are opting for facial fillers as a fight against aging because of the longevity of the procedure”.
Doctor Ackerman believes that there is a shift taking place as more and more patients are seeking a more refreshed look that derma fillers offer. For the treatment is more cost effective as the results are much longer lasting than muscle relaxing injections, derma fillers can last up to […]
Newport Rhinoplasty Specialist Discusses How to Achieve Optimal Rhinoplasty Results
Dr. Boris Ackerman a leading plastic surgeon in Newport Beach CA discusses one of the most common and difficult cosmetic procedures the Rhinoplasty.
Rhinoplasty is still one of the most common cosmetic procedures performed today. Unlike many other cosmetic procedures it is considered one of the most difficult, and many cosmetic surgeons simply will not perform due to the difficulty. Unlike other cosmetic procedure the rhinoplasty requires a bit of artistry and sculpting. Dr. Boris Ackerman says “this is by far one of the most transforming procedures I do, because the nose […]
Every year thousands of women get breast augmentation surgery and breast lift surgery. Thousands of women also fall for marketing gimmiks for breast augmentation also. A recent trend coming out of NYC is botox for breast lifting.
The claims are pretty impressive, according to marketers of this procedure they state that it lasts for up to 6 months by injecting Botox directly into the muscles of the chest wall. This procedure is certainly a marketing gimmik and don’t waste your money. How does paralyzing a pectoral muscle lift the breast?
The only way to lift the breast is through a breast lift […]
Lip Augmentation Techniques
Lip augmentation is normally known as a cosmetic surgery to get fuller lips. However, lip augmentation encompasses any and every procedure on the lips to either make them fuller, slimmer or restructuring the shape of the lips. In most cases, the desired results are only cosmetic since people opting for lip augmentation in Newport Beach mostly look for more appealing lips and a better smile. There aren’t any major functional aspects of lip augmentation. For lip augmentation most people refer to a facial plastic surgeon or an otolaryngologist. Since lip augmentation is a relatively simple procedure and involve […]
WHAT IS A MOMMY MAKEOVER?
A mommy makeover is performed using a unique combination of plastic surgery procedures designed to counteract the physical effects of childbearing, and restore and enhance your body.
In general, a mommy makeover may include:
– Breast Augmentation
– Breast Lift
– Tummy Tuck (abdominoplasty)
– Butt Lift
– Liposuction
Mommy makeovers can include any or all of these body contouring procedures depending on your wishes and needs.
For example, some women need breast augmentation to correct severely deflated “pancake” breasts, while others may need breast implants in combination with a breast lift. Still, some women may actually desire a breast reduction with a lift.
In […]
Laser resurfacing is a skin resurfacing procedure that uses a laser to improve the appearance of your skin or treat minor facial flaws. Laser resurfacing can be done with two types of lasers:
A wounding (ablative) laser, which removes thin layers of skin
A nonwounding (nonablative) laser, which stimulates collagen growth and tightens underlying skin
Although nonablative laser resurfacing is less invasive and requires less recovery time, it’s less effective than ablative laser resurfacing.
Laser resurfacing can decrease the appearance of fine lines around your eyes, mouth and cheeks. Laser resurfacing can also treat loss of skin tone and improve your complexion if you […]
Implant Fill: Saline or Silicone?
There are two kinds of breast implants authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA): silicone-filled as well as saline-filled. They can be found in a variety of measurements and also designs, and with two sorts of layers: textured shells and also soft layers. A type of silicone-filled implant with a thicker filling, called a “gummy bear” breast implant, is presently under investigation and may one day provide one more alternative for women going through breast enhancement with implants.
Both saline-filled breast implants and silicone-filled implants have an external shell made up of silicone elastomer. This layer […]
In most cases if you are unhappy with your profile a simple chin implant can make all the difference to your facial structure.
Chin Implants Before and After Photos
Aesthetic chin surgical treatment is completed to help to improve balance with a facial profile. Chin augmentation with implants is the method of preference for many patients with normally functioning teeth and jaw development. A biocompatible implant is positioned within the bone structure of the lower jaw, enhancing the length of your jaw. With respect to the region augmented, you may create a more powerful and/or wider chin as well as lengthen the […]
