BOTOX® vs. Brow Lift: Solutions for La Jolla Patients to Smooth Frown Lines
When it comes to reducing frown lines, a brow lift and BOTOX® Cosmetic offer two distinct approaches to soften wrinkles. Each treatment comes with different limitations, benefits, and potential results. While a personal consultation is necessary to confirm the best technique for your needs, board-certified La Jolla plastic surgeon Scott Miller, MD, FACS offers information below to provide a cursory […]
Read MoreReclaiming a Brighter, More Youthful Look: Benefits of Eyelid Surgery
One of the most powerful ways to look younger without obvious indications of cosmetic work is through an eyelid lift —the procedure designed to smooth the contours above and below the eyes. Also called “blepharoplasty,” eyelid surgery can address several characteristics of the eyelids causing premature signs of aging, such as puffiness, wrinkles, dark circles, hooding, and loose skin. With […]
Read MoreHow to Sharpen Your Jawline
A sleek, sharp jawline is considered one of the hallmark features of an attractive and youthful appearance. Whether excess fat, loose skin, or some combination of both factors are interfering with a well-defined look along the lower face, the jawline area can be resculpted using advanced facial plastic surgery procedures like: Lower Facelift: With age, the angles of the lower […]
Read MoreIs There Scarring After a Brow Lift?
The ability to achieve results that look natural and complementary to the character of your face is essential for any cosmetic procedure, but particularly for facial plastic surgery. With more traditional approaches, facial plastic surgery tended to produce a frozen or overly-pulled look, giving away obvious indications of aesthetic surgery. Thankfully, the field of cosmetic surgery has progressed significantly over […]
Read MoreWhat Causes Jowls?
“Jowls” are characterized by an accumulation of excess sagging skin around the neck, jaw, and chin. Jowls are one of the most noticeable signs of facial aging and tend to make men and women feel much older than their actual age. While developing jowls is inevitable, the age at which jowls form varies from person to person. There are many […]
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