Should I have upper eyelid surgery with lower eyelid surgery?

Many of my Houston eyelid surgery patients who come in for lower eyelid bags may also have upper eyelid hooding or excess skin of the upper eyelid.  Some patients may not consider having both upper and lower eyelid surgery at the same time, but this is an opportunity to take care of both with the same down time.  Recovery…

Am I too young for a facelift?

Many of my Houston facelift patients ask whether they are too young to have a facelift when they start noticing jowling.  Everyone ages differently depending on ethnicity, skin thickness, facial contour, and environmental exposure.  Jowls are one of the first signs patients may start to see in their late 30's.  There are many non-surgical options to address jowls such…

Will rhinoplasty change my smile?

Many of my Houston rhinoplasty patients will ask if rhinoplasty will change their smile.  While rhinoplasty will change the shape of your nose, it should not change your smile.  However, initially, due to swelling and healing, the upper lip will feel stiff and not move up as much during the first several weeks of healing.  This will resolve and return to normal.  I…

Brow lift or upper eyelid surgery?

Many of my Houston upper eyelid surgery patients who believe they may need upper eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty for hooding or heavy eyes, may actually need a brow lift.  Evaluating these patients properly will determine the most beneficial surgery for each patient.  The female brow should sit slightly over the superior orbital bony rim and peak higher laterally…