What is Chin Surgery (Mentoplasty)?

Mentoplasty, or genioplasty is a surgical procedure in which the chin is reshaped in order to improve the proportions of one’s facial features.  There are different methods for accomplishing this, usually involving placing an implant to increase the size of smaller, less defined chins, or bone surgery to reduce the size of larger chins.   Mentoplasty […]

Liposuction is a surgical procedure in which the fat is removed from beneath the skin using a hollow metal tube. The tube is able to isolate and remove excess fatty tissue.  This procedure is also known as “lipoplasty”, or “suction-assisted lipectomy”, and is typically used to remove excess fat in areas where the overlying skin […]

Dermabrasion is a minor surgical procedure in which the surface of the skin is removed in order to give the skin a smoother, more even look.  The procedure usually requires a topical anesthetic and mild sedation, usually given orally approximately 30 minutes prior to surgery. The procedure is usually done to remove deep facial wrinkles, […]

Nose Surgery, or rhinoplasty, is a surgical procedure to enhance the appearance of the nose.  It can also improve nasal function by modifying the nasal passages.  It is usually performed because the patient feels that their nose does not fit in with the proportions of other facial structures, or because the nasal passages are suffering […]

A neck lift, or Platysmaplasty, is a procedure in which excess skin is removed from around the neck, and the remaining skin is repositioned and tightened.  The desired effect of this surgery is to reduce wrinkles and sagging skin, and give the neck a more youthful appearance with a sharper angle beneath the chin.  Platysmaplasty […]

Many women who have had breast reconstruction surgery choose to have nipple reconstruction as well.  Nipple reconstruction is a surgical procedure, which involves the rearrangement of skin on the reconstructed breast in order to simulate the appearance of a nipple.  There are different methods of nipple reconstruction, and the right method can be determined for […]

Lip Augmentation consists of injections, and is considered a non-surgical, cosmetic procedure.  It involves the injection of collagen, fat, or other medical-grade substances in order to create the appearance of thicker, fuller lips.  The procedure can also be used to reduce fine lines around the mouth.  This procedure is not permanent, as the substances injected […]

Body Contouring surgery usually consists of a single procedure or series of procedures, organized into various stages, which are designed to remove excess skin and fat, and tighten the loose layer of the body called the fascia, after someone has lost a significant amount of weight.  This surgery is typically recommended for those who have […]

Abdominoplasty, commonly referred to as a tummy tuck, restores separated or weakened abdominal muscles to the center of the body, tightening the “core” and simultaneously removing excess skin and fat.  The result of the surgery is a more youthful appearing stomach that is smooth and firm. You might be a good candidate for this procedure […]

Mastopexy is a cosmetic surgery which corrects the contour and nipple placement of a woman’s breasts.  This surgery is commonly recommended for women with sagging breasts, often caused by pregnancy, aging, gravity, heredity, weight fluctuation, or breast feeding.  The procedure involves the removal of excess skin, as well as tightening of the tissue surrounding this […]