Buccal Fat Removal in Costa Rica
The buccal fat pad is located in the middle of the cheeks. It’s size varies greatly among individuals. People with larger fat pads have fuller cheeks.
What is the best option to treat bags under my eyes, surgery or fillers?
When there is excess skin or pronounced bags under the eyes, blepharoplasty is usually recommended. Blepharoplasty is an outpatient surgery that is performed with sedation (monitored anesthesia care).
Botox, fillers or plastic surgery… what works best for eyelid rejuvenation?
Do you feel young and full of energy, but your eyes make you look tired and aged? Maybe you’ve had a friend or colleague ask you if you are fatigued, even though you feel rested.
Cheek augmentation with dermal fillers
High, voluminous cheekbones are a sign of youth. The cherubic look of a child is a reflection of a full cheek. Unfortunately, as we age and lose fat, the skin on our face begins to deflate and sag. It’s like a balloon that deflates as it loses air. With time, the skin “cover” sags under…
Complications of lower eyelid surgery and how to treat them
Lower eyelid surgery is one of the most rewarding of all facial plastic surgery procedures. It can completely change the tired look of a person and improve their whole appearance by rejuvenating the face and taking years off. Eyelid surgeons can remove bags, dark circles and reverse the worn-out look of aged eyelids. However, lower…
Treatment for wrinkles: Botox vs. surgery
In our day and age, when time is of the essence, and the pace of life is often hurried, we have become accustomed to fast results for most of life’s problems. Facial aesthetics is no exception. More and more people are looking for ways to maintain their youthful appearance with quick treatments that require little,…
How long is the recovery after eyelid plastic surgery?
Eyelid surgery is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures performed in the human body. Eyelid plastic surgery can be performed to achieve eyelid rejuvenation or to correct an eyelid problem, such as ptosis (droopy eyelid) or excess skin over the lashes. When patients opt for plastic surgery to rejuvenate their eyes or address…
Fuller lips with fillers
Lips. We love to see them and kiss them. Second to the eyes, they draw the most attention when we communicate with the people around us. Lips are sensual, but also play an important functional role in communication.
Surgical vs Non-surgical Options in Facial Rejuvenation
Facial plastic surgery comprises a wide range of procedures aimed at improving facial appearance. Many individuals associate this surgical specialty with invasive operations that “lift and fill” facial structures that have descended with age. However,
Fillers (not Botox) to add volume to the face
Many people tend to get mixed-up with the use of fillers and Botox (botulinum toxin). Are fillers used to treat wrinkles or is that a Botox thing? Can Botox add volume to the face? What is the difference and why does it matter anyway? These are questions frequently made by people who are considering a…
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