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Category: Facial Plastic Surgery

Is Facial Plastic Surgery Permanent?

Posted in Facial Plastic Surgery

3 minute read Plastic surgery is a serious commitment, one that unfortunately involves surgical risk, cost, discomfort, and time away from work and some of your favorite activities. Because of this, everyone hopes that their treatment will offer permanent results. Sadly, this is not always true, especially when it comes to facial procedures. While facial […]

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My Rhinoplasty Results Changed Years Later

Posted in Facial Plastic Surgery

Rhinoplasty is one of the most complex forms of plastic surgery. This is primarily due to the uncertainties of the healing process. There is no way to completely predict the way cartilage and bone will heal. Cartilage is tricky, and it does not always react the way that surgeons and patients would like. Whether the […]

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What Is the Best Treatment for My Aging Eyes?

Posted in Facial Plastic Surgery, Injectables

From blinking and squinting to sun damage and the loss of skin elasticity, many factors leave lasting marks on the eyes and upper face. The eyes and forehead are typically the first facial features to show the effects of age, time, and gravity. Unfortunately, they are also the facial features responsible for portraying youth and […]

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3 Ways to Your Best Neck

Posted in Facial Plastic Surgery

When it comes down to facial aesthetics, balance is at the base of everything. Nothing is more noticeable than a facial appearance that is out of balance with its surrounding features, especially when that feature is the neck. Unfortunately, the neck does not receive the same amount of love and care as the face does. Combine that with sun damage and physical stress, and you may find yourself with vertical banding, loose skin, and unwanted lines to contrast an otherwise youthful-looking face. Fortunately, there are many cosmetic treatments available to restore balance and harmony to your facial appearance. North Shore Aesthetics offers three different treatment options that will bring back a youthful looking neck.

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Facelift or PrecisionTx™: Which Is Right For Me?

Posted in Facial Plastic Surgery

Men and women who have skin laxity on their lower face and neck may assume that facelift and neck lift surgery are their only options for facial rejuvenation. While surgical procedures provide the most comprehensive level of skin tightening, they are no longer the only available treatments. Many individuals are now achieving youthful contours and definition with the PrecisionTx™ laser system.

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Facelift Recovery Timeline

Posted in Facial Plastic Surgery

After wondering what results they can expect from a facelift, many patients are concerned about the recovery experience. Facelift surgery is a major procedure that requires some downtime for the body to heal. While every individual is unique, and various facelift techniques can lead to different recovery experiences, the average facelift patient can expect the following for the recovery timeline:

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Q&A for Rhinoplasty Revision

Posted in Facial Plastic Surgery

Some people who have undergone rhinoplasty may later desire rhinoplasty revision. This secondary procedure can adjust results, correct injuries, and improve the appearance of the nose. The following questions and answers about revision rhinoplasty may help you better understand why people pursue this procedure and whether it could help you.

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Eyelid Surgery for Droopy Eyelids

Posted in Facial Plastic Surgery

One of the first things people tend to notice about each other is their eyes. As the saying goes, the eyes are windows to the soul, revealing emotion and character. Although the eyes play such an important role in showing others how we feel, what they reveal can be deceptive. Aging that causes droopy upper eyelids can make you appear sleepy, angry, sad, or upset, regardless of how you are truly feeling. If you have perpetually droopy eyelids, upper eyelid surgery can rejuvenate them and refresh your appearance.

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Questions to Ask Yourself Before Rhinoplasty

Posted in Facial Plastic Surgery

When you are considering any type of plastic surgery, you should always do your research, not only about the procedure itself but also your personal motivations for seeking surgical assistance. Dr. Benjamin Schlechter has been performing rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty for more than 21 years. We have had tremendous success with patients of all types, including adult men, women, and adolescent boys and girls. Here are a few questions to ask before considering a rhinoplasty.

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The Stigma of Men Getting Plastic Surgery

Posted in Body Plastic Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery

When you think beauty, skin care, and youth-preserving procedures, you typically think of women. While women are the dominant gender who seek plastic surgery, men are looking for ways to improve their appearance as well. Over the last decade, the stigma of men getting plastic surgery has begun to break down. More and more men are feeling comfortable coming into the plastic surgery office and discussing how they can improve their appearance.

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