Oculofacial Surgery Blog

Lipo techniques have been perfected over the last few decades, and there are more options available than ever before. Most men and women 18 and over are good candidates for liposuction, but there are certain aspects of your health and lifestyle that could make you the ideal candidate for lipo including: 1. You are at […]

There is a cosmetic surgery or product for virtually every part of your body. Men and women of all ages choose cosmetic enhancements to improve their appearance, but their preferred procedure or product varies by generation. Our cosmetic surgeon offers a wide variety of cosmetic surgeries and injectables and can help you figure out which […]

Many women struggle with cellulite, and this annoying, visible rippling can worsen with weight gain. Our cosmetic surgeon can help you successfully regain your ideal body shape and appearance through SmartLipo™ and Cellulaze. These treatments can be done at the same time or several months apart. SmartLipo™ SmartLipo™ involves laser technology that liquefies fat cells […]

The terms “cosmetic surgeon” and “plastic surgeon” are often used interchangeably, but cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery are actually two distinct specialties. Both surgeons perform procedures on the face, neck and body, but the goal of their practice differs. There are a few aspects of each profession that separate them including: Patient Goals The field […]

Buccal fat pad removal, or buccal lipectomy, is a cosmetic procedure that aims to get rid of chubby cheeks, which may be caused by genetics or weight gain. The removal process is relatively simple and can be completed in approximately 30 minutes, but first you must understand what the buccal fat pad is. Your buccal […]

An estimated 80 percent of women struggle with the appearance of cellulite, especially past the age of 35. There are countless over-the-counter creams, scrubs and lotions that promise to get rid of cellulite, but many of these products fall short of their guarantee or only improve cellulite temporarily. Luckily, there is a minimally invasive cosmetic […]

Buttock augmentation is performed using either silicone implants or autologous fat transfer (fat grafting). Our cosmetic surgeon prefers the fat grafting technique, also known as the Brazilian butt lift. The Brazilian butt lift is an increasingly popular cosmetic surgery across America. Fat is harvested from another part of your body via liposuction—often the abdomen, hips […]

Droopy or puffy eyelids can make you appear older than you are. They can also interfere with your field of vision. There are a variety of temporary and permanent ways to fix your sagging eyelids. These droopy eyelid treatments range from injectables to cosmetic surgery. Various health conditions or diseases, eye injuries or the aging […]

You may have noticed that the aging process brings with it more than wisdom. All areas of your body begin to change and this includes your eyelids. Ptosis (drooping eyelids) is especially common as men and women get older. You’re also more likely to develop under eye bags, which make you appear tired and older […]

PRK and LASIK laser eye surgeries utilize different techniques, but both deliver excellent results. The question is not which procedure is better, but rather which one is better for your eyes? Both laser eye surgeries reshape the cornea to correct your vision, but they differ when it comes to your corneal surface. LASIK creates a […]