I have made this video blog to briefly discuss a full facelift vs mini facelift. Have you tried pushing up your sideburns to see if this tightens up your face? You are simulating what a facelift can do for you. When to consider a full facelift vs mini facelift depends on many factors with age being just…
Congratulations! You have lost 100 pounds… now what? You feel more energetic. Your joints feel better. Your diabetes and hypertension are gone. Unfortunately, the excess skin is still there, at your abdomen, breasts, arms and thighs. These are common problems after massive weight loss, and we can help you with the following cosmetic surgery procedures.…
Many patients come into our office wanting to have neck tightening. The frequent descriptions we hear from our patients are “turkey neck”, “waddle”, and “sagging neck.” In most cases, the physical exam reveals a significant amount of excess skin and fatty deposits. In many patients, facial tightening is also needed. They often present with jowling, deep…
When you look into the mirror, do you start to see the creases starting to set in and the jawline beginning to sag? Have you tried pushing up your sideburns to see if this tightens up the face? You may be simulating what a facelift can do for you. Obviously when to consider a facelift depends…
Facial rejuvenation procedures are a big part of plastic surgery in women (and some men) after middle age. Through the natural aging process, the persistent gravitation pull, and sun damage, we are seeing more facial sagging, droopy and puffy eyelids, and laxity of the neck. While a smaller deformity can be improved by non-invasive procedures,…
Bullying is receiving more national attention and this Albuquerque plastic surgeon believe we can help. Bullying, and lately cyber bullying, can cause pain, suffering, and even suicides in many cases that have received national attention. We all probably know of some boys and girls who got “teased” in schools or in our neighborhood. Some may…
There is nothing more attractive than a set of beautiful eyes and eyelid surgery can achieve the goal. When you look at a person, you see her eyes first. Unfortunately, due to the constant motion and extremely thin skin, our eyes also age a lot faster than then rest of the face. On top of…
Rhinoplasty, also known as a nose job, is reshaping of the nose. It is probably one of the more challenging operation of the face in our Albuquerque Plastic Surgery office. Certainly some people will recognize the hump of the nose and desire to have it shaved down, others have great difficulties identifying the exact problems they…
Everyone has heard of Botox and fillers and many have already used them in our Albuquerque plastic surgery office. However, how these injections work and where to get the most effect remain a mystery to many people. If you are not sure if Botox and fillers have a place in your quest to rejuvenate yourself,…
Facelift can change the appearance of the person quite significantly. When it is done well, it can take years off one’s age. You probably have heard about the nationally advertised facelift procedure and wonder it is for you. It turns out there are many ways to do facelift. Some methods involve lifting of skin only,…