Many cisgender females get facial feminization surgery to address things like a prominent brow bone, square hairline, flatter cheeks, square jaw, or longer distance from the nose to the lips. Here’s a quick guide. Can cisgender females get facial feminization surgery? Cisgender females can absolutely get facial feminization surgery. Since this is an elective surgery, it …
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Turbinate reduction can ease breathing, resulting in better sleep, fewer headaches, and clear sinuses. While the turbinates are not seen and do not affect the shape of the nose, some patients who have trouble breathing and a deviated septum may also have enlarged turbinates that can be a contributing factor. In these cases, a septoplasty …
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Morpheus8 side effects are minimal. Morpheus8 provides powerful anti-aging results without the need to go under the knife and without recovery downtime. Not only that, it’s affordable, making it a top choice for those who lead an active lifestyle and who want a natural way to take years off their appearance without having to lose …
Botox works great on crow’s feet. Botox is a non-invasive alternative to surgery that addresses wrinkles in the skin. Using a fine needle, Botox is injected into the muscle that causes the skin to wrinkle when forming specific expressions. These injections temporarily block neurotransmitters in the face, relaxing facial muscles.There is no downtime or recovery …
Yes, you can kiss after lip fillers, though your lips may be tender. Plump pouty lips have become one of the most coveted facial features in the last decade. Fuller lips are an anti-aging procedure, even though many women in their 20’s seek out the treatment. Here’s a quick guide. Can you kiss after lip …
Lasting up to 2 years, soft tissue fillers are injectables that replace lost volume in the face caused by aging, collagen loss, sun exposure, rapid weight loss or illness. Some patients choose soft fillers to build or sculpt the face, creating new contours. Because of the immediate results, this procedure is a much sought after …
When it comes to your lips, Juvederm is a safe way to add volume while maintaining a natural look. Juvederm is a well known and respected collection of 5 different dermal fillers that plump, smooth and contour areas of the face. Using a modified hyaluronic acid, these gel-like injectables replace naturally occurring hyaluronic acid that …
If you’ve ever thought about getting a facelift, you might want to give FaceTite a try first. It provides the tightening effects of a face lift without the scars. Using radiofrequency, skin is tightened through tissue remodeling while fat is also melted away. Here’s a quick guide. How long does FaceTite last? FaceTite is reported …
A tracheal shave can adversely affect your voice if the surgery is performed by an inexperienced surgeon. A tracheal shave is typically requested by patients wanting to reduce the size of their Adam’s apple. Here’s a quick guide. Does a tracheal shave affect my voice? Yes, a tracheal shave can adversely affect your voice if …
Tracheal shave surgery is a popular procedure for patients looking to diminish the appearance of a prominent Adam’s apple. The term tracheal shave is actually incorrect. We do not shave the trachea, that is a very important structure for breathing. We contour the notch on the thyroid cartilage and is more appropriately called a chondrolaryngoplasty. …
The average cost of a facelift can range from $3,500-$15,000. Most people who are thinking about facelift surgery naturally want to know how much it costs. They may have a particular plastic surgeon in mind, but their practice’s website doesn’t list their price for a facelift or any other procedures. This is because the cost …
Looking for a septorhinoplasty surgeon? It’s a common procedure, as many people have both cosmetic and functional issues with their nose. Frequently, not only does the patient not like the shape or size of their nose, but they also suffer from breathing or sinus problems due to a deviated septum, a perforated septum, or enlarged …
Eyebrow transplant surgery is an increasingly popular cosmetic procedure in the U.S. and all over the world. Many people don’t even know it’s option, and instead spend hundreds of dollars a year on brow tinting, shaping, threading, microblading, lamination or tattooing. If you’re getting regular brow treatments, or filling in your brows with makeup every …
If you have medically documented nasal breathing problems, and also want to change the shape or size of your nose, you might consider combining septoplasty and rhinoplasty in what is sometimes called a “septorhinoplasty.” You’ll have to find a facial plastic surgeon who is also trained as an ENT (ear, nose and throat) surgeon. Here’s …
Soft tissue fillers (also called dermal fillers) are a very popular treatment among men and women of all ages. At my facial plastic surgery practice in Houston, I use many different types of injectable fillers to volumize areas of a patient’s face or diminish the appearance of wrinkles, creases, fine lines, and even acne scars. …