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“Are my implants everlasting?” It’s a question many plastic surgeons are asked. Many women see breast augmentation surgery as a long-term investment, but the fact is that implants don’t last forever. Many manufacturers say that saline implants should last up to 10 years, after which time they may need to be replaced. However, this isn’t […]

Any type of surgery comes with certain risks, and facelift surgery is no different. However, techniques used in today’s facelift surgical procedures have been thoroughly tested, and, as a result, the associated risks are rare. Before having surgery, your doctor will discuss those potential risks with you; you will have plenty of opportunity to ask […]

Everyone knows facelift surgery helps smooth out wrinkles and eliminate sagging, loose skin, but restoring a more youthful look is just one of the benefits of the surgery. Compared to noninvasive cosmetic treatments like BOTOX and cosmetic filler injections, facelift surgery offers a whole host of significant advantages well worth considering. The results are long […]

THE HISTORIC ORIGINS OF FACELIFTS Facelifts may seem like a relatively recent “invention,” but actually, they’ve been around for decades. In fact, the first facelift-type surgery was performed back in 1901 in Germany, when surgeon Eugen Hollander performed a modified procedure on a Polish patient who wanted her cheeks and mouth “lifted.” A few years […]

Are you considering facelift surgery? You’re in good company. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports that in 2016, more than 131,000 women and men had facelift surgery to banish wrinkles and tighten sagging skin. But what causes facial aging in the first place, and how do facelifts “work” to reverse these signs?Facial aging is […]