Can a facelift result be achieved without surgery?

Many Houston patients come in to my office and want the results of a facelift without surgery. There are many options for treatment of skin laxity in the neck, jawline, and jowls that are non-surgical. These include Thermage or radio frequency treatment or even Ulthera with ultrasound therapy. The downtime is considerably less than a facelift, and there is typically not a need for a trip to…

How long does eyelid surgery last?

Upper eyelid surgery or lower eyelid surgery is performed to remove excess skin from the eyelids and address lower eyelid bags. The lower eyelid bags are typically due to fat in the lower eyelid descending in the area. Eyelid surgery does not halt the aging process but creates a more rejuvenated, refreshed, and rested appearance. Normally 

Kybella and Neck Liposuction

Many of my Houston patients desiring to treat their double chin or full neck if Kybella or neck liposuction is best. This depends on your age, anatomy, skin laxity, amount of fat, and feeling towards surgery. Kybella will only work for the double chin or the fat just under the…

Recovery after a mini facelift?

Many of my Houston patients who are seeking facial rejuvenation inquire what is the recovery after a mini facelift. This depends on the depth of dissection during the mini facelift. The incisions for the mini facelift are around the ears and temple but do not extend behind the ears as…

Should I get rhinoplasty with septoplasty?

Many of my Houston patients seeking septoplasty for a deviated septum are interested in making changes to the appearance of their nose at the same time. Rhinoplasty or nose job surgery can be performed at the same time as septoplasty and turbinate reduction. In fact, almost every rhinoplasty…

Will a Mini Facelift correct my neck?

Many of my Houston facelift patients come in wondering if a mini facelift with correct the concern they have with their neck. A mini facelift will help correct some aspects of the neck depending on two factors.

Factor number one is the severity of the neck. Patients in their…

Scars after nostril narrowing

Patients with wide nostrils such as ethnic rhinoplasty patients frequently ask about the scarring around their nostrils. The scar is placed in the nasal sill and then around the junction of the nostril with the face in a shadowed region. This scar is easily hidden with makeup…

Does a Facelift Include the Eyes?

Facelift surgery or a mini facelift typically addresses the jowls, jawline, and some of the neck. The deep plane aspect of a facelift will also lift portions of the mid face. The neck can be addressed with a neck lift or face and neck lift.

Eyelid surgery addresses excess upper or lower eyelid skin and also can treat the lower eyelid bags. Upper blepharoplasty removes excess skin from the…

Eyelid Surgery and Dry Eye

Patients who have dry eyes need to be especially cautious when considering eyelid surgery. Patients who have had a history of LASIK surgery can be prone to dry eyes after eyelid surgery. Eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty consists of removing excess skin from the upper eyelid and addressing lower eyelid bags with surgery and at times removing a pinch of skin from the lower eyelid.

The normal…

Can rhinoplasty go wrong?

Complications after rhinoplasty are uncommon but can occur. These include nasal collapse, poor wound healing, prolonged swelling, septal perforation, or scarring. Numerous things can be done to prevent these complications such as assuring the nose is well supported with grafts, not overthinning…