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…
This year we celebrate the twenty-year anniversary of plastic surgery practice in Albuquerque. When I look back, there have been many trends in my plastic surgery practice as well as in the specialty in general. 1. Non-invasive Procedures. Neurotoxin (such as Botox and Dysport) and fillers (such as Restylane and Juvederm) have become common treatments for…
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,…
Medical tourism has been a hot business. Before you book your breast-augmentation-and-vacation trip, you had better think twice, cautioned this Albuquerque plastic surgeon. On the surface, it appears to be a good deal: accommodation in a resort in Mexico, or Venezuela, or Thailand, etc. You then have your surgery the next day. Rest a few…
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,…