Like any other facial feature, chins come in various shapes and sizes. A well-defined chin creates a nice balance between your nose, neck, and cheeks. In contrast, a recessed chin may not provide enough structure to create visual distinction between the face and neck. A small chin can also make your nose appear larger. If… Continue Reading »
Dr. Sobel explains why meticulous marking methods are imperative to success with liposuction, breast augmentation, eyelid lift, and other procedures. “Is that PERMANENT marker?!?” As a triple board certified cosmetic surgeon with decades of experience, hundreds of patients have asked me this question over the course of my career, thus testing my degree of wit… Continue Reading »
A brow lift, also known as a forehead lift, is one of the top facial cosmetic procedures for men and women. Brow lifts improve the appearance of forehead wrinkles, reposition a heavy or drooping browline, and help reduce excess skin (hooding) over the eyes. Incisions, and the resulting scars in this procedure, are typically placed… Continue Reading »
If you’ve been tuned into the facial filler scene, you may have noticed that quite a few fillers have emerged in recent years, with Juvéderm leading the pack. Just in the last three years, we’ve gotten Voluma, then Volbella, and now the latest filler, Vollure. If you’re confused about the Juvéderm filler options, you’re not… Continue Reading »
Even the best facelift (rhytidectomy) results naturally fade over time, but you can take steps to maintain your rejuvenated appearance as you continue to age. If it’s been 10 or more years since your initial facelift—or if contributing factors such as illness, weight loss, or sun damage have diminished your results—you may benefit from a… Continue Reading »