Although aging is inevitable, there are numerous cosmetic procedures to reduce the appearance of the hallmarks of physical aging — from sagging jowls to the dreaded crow’s feet. Whether you’re looking into restoring your natural beauty or wanting to make subtle changes for dramatic results, our San Francisco cosmetic surgery practice is committed to helping CONTINUE READING
Archive | Neck Procedures
How would you reshape my neck?
June 25, 2011
Based on the photo it looks like a portion of the problem is excess fat. You look fairly young so the first thing I’d recommend is a consult with a qualified surgeon. From there I’d discuss options but highly recommend considering a fitness or diet program to achieve some weight loss before considering any other CONTINUE READING
How Much Swelling and Bruising Will I Get from Neck Liposuction and Lift?
June 15, 2011
Swelling and bruising can vary depending on the person and their own tendency to bruise on a daily basis. However typically the swelling and bruising associated with a neck lift and lipo will not be excessive and can be controlled and minimized by pre-op and post-op attention to care. Avoiding certain medications and supplements pre-op CONTINUE READING
What is a Botox neck lift?
June 1, 2011
The term Botox neck lift isn’t really a real treatment term. Botox by definition is a neurotoxin that relaxes muscles, which can be the cause of wrinkling. Other than a very minor lift of the brows, Botox cannot “lift” anything. However it can be used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles in the neck and CONTINUE READING
Neck firming options
May 25, 2011
There are a few options available when it comes to firming up a sagging neck, often dubbed “turkey” neck. Non-surgical options like Botox treatments can have some effect if there are bands that form when you form facial expressions. Minimally invasive treatments such as liposuction can also be a potential treatment option if your skin CONTINUE READING
Streamlining your jawline
June 29, 2010
Often, in spite of regular exercise and diet, you may find that you have excess fatty deposits under your chin or around your jawline. Even a very small excess of fat can spoil facial features that are otherwise smooth and youthful. There are two simple procedures which can be used to streamline your jawline – CONTINUE READING
Q&A: How to get rid of excess neck skin
December 4, 2009
There really aren’t any good non-surgical options to get rid of excess neck skin. Laser resurfacing and chemical peels do not work, and unfortunately the wonderful nonsurgical (injectable) tools we have that work really well for the face, work poorly for the neck. Neck liposuction does not work either, as that only addresses excess fat, CONTINUE READING
Q&A: Neck lift procedure options
December 1, 2009
Necklifts can be performed as a stand alone procedure, or as part of a traditional facelift. In many cases, a patient may not want or need a full facelift, but it depends on the unique issues and goals of the patient. In simple terms, with the first option, often excess fat is removed, and the CONTINUE READING
Q&A: Loose jowls options
November 21, 2009
If the sagging you notice is slight, injectable fillers in the area between the jowls and chin could help to alleviate this, but true jowls are highly resistant to fillers. Long lasting fillers such as Sculptra and Radiesse can be used to decrease the appearance of sagging along the jaw line and have a very CONTINUE READING