A team of more than 30 doctors and other providers led by plastic surgeon Dr. Bohdan Pomahac at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston performed the first full face transplant in the U.S on a 25-year-old construction worker from Texas who was disfigured in a power line accident. The man received a new nose, lips, […]
In past updates, we have discussed blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery). First of all, it is important to recognize that brow and eyelid surgery are closely related, but there are significant differences. Brow lifting can lead to improvement in the appearance of the eyelid, while eyelid surgery does not significantly effect the appearance of the brow; although […]
New statistics show that in 2010 three fourths of cosmetic facial procedures performed in the U.S. were non-surgical, highlighting the trend toward less-invasive treatments. The survey results came from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). The survey also found there was a 45 percent increase in the number of facial procedures […]
Wrinkles and sagging that appear on our face as we age aren’t just due to changes in our skin, according to a new study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery journal. These changes are also a result of age-related changes in our facial bones, the study found. Researchers, led by Dr. Robert Shaw, Jr. of the […]
There are a wide variety of cosmetic procedures to keep your face looking young — from face lifts to Botox — but what about for the neck? A recent article in the New York Times says there are more options these days to improve the appearance of the neck area. Botox injections in the neck […]
Sagging of the eyebrow and forehead—including the development of horizontal and vertical forehead creases—is one of the early signs of aging and contributor to the “tired” look. This condition can be greatly improved with endoscopic browlift (or upper face lift). Endoscopic or minimal-scar browlift is performed using a tiny fiberoptic lens inserted through half-inch incisions […]
I always thrive to find the best combination of procedures for my patients. When it comes to facial rejuvenation, combining a facelift with laser resurfacing is one of the best combinations. Facelift is a procedure whereby we lift the sagging structures of the midface, jowl and neck. There are many different lasers available. Most laser […]
There’s nowhere I’d rather be in the summer time than California. While we’re at the pool, the golf course, or the barbeque with our friends, let’s remember to use sun protection. This season, you may also want to choose the right cosmetic treatments to prevent premature aging, so you stay healthy and look your best. […]
‘The Doctors’ discuss the benefits of brow lift surgery Last week The Doctors featured the endoscopic brow lift, a favorite of Dr. Haiavy. The endoscopic brow lift is a facial plastic surgery procedure that slightly raises the eyebrows and alleviates ridges and furrows on the forehead, providing the patient with a more pleasing facial expression. […]
A diverse medical team of doctors and surgeons at Cleveland Clinic have performed the nation’s first ever 80 percent face transplant. While personal details on the patient have been withheld, the clinic issued a press release stating that the patient is a female who had previously suffered serious facial trauma. During the procedure, many complex […]
