Category: Facial cosmetic surgery

Some Teens Consider Cosmetic Surgery to Combat Teasing, GMA Reports

May 9, 2018 - Rhys Branman, MD

A recent Good Morning America segment looked at how some teens are considering changing their appearance to avoid harsh teasing. High school senior Erica Morgo was featured and says that she was bullied by her classmates in middle school because…

Facial Aging Linked to Changes in Facial Bones

February 26, 2018 - Rhys Branman, MD

Wrinkles and sagging that result from changes to our skin age our face, but a new study says there are more contributing factors. Published in the January 2011 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery journal, the study says that this aging  results…

Liposuction & Botox Are Cosmetic Options for the Neck

March 29, 2018 - Rhys Branman, MD

Despite all the cosmetic procedures you may undergo to help keep your face looking young — from face lifts to BOTOX® — an aging neck can quickly detract from a youthful face. While a neck lift remains the best bet…

Study Compares Scalp Numbness between Brow Lift Techniques

October 9, 2020 - Rhys Branman, MD

As the forehead naturally descends with aging, its position can lead to some undesired effects to the face, such as frown lines, creases across the forehead, and a low or sagging brow. Brow lift surgery can help minimize these characteristics…

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Treatment Combats Skin Problems

October 9, 2020 - Rhys Branman, MD

If you’re considering non-invasive procedures to combat superficial skin problems like fine lines and age spots, one option is Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), also known as photorejuvenation or photofacial. IPL is a treatment that applies gentle broad spectrum light to…

Patients Report High Satisfaction with Facelift Outcomes

October 9, 2020 - Rhys Branman, MD

A new study that examined patient satisfaction after facelift surgery found that 96.7 percent reported a more youthful appearance. Only 2 patients said they were unhappy with their scars. According to the study’s author, Dr. Eric Swanson, patient satisfaction and…

Cosmetic Surgery Can Correct Stretched Earlobes

October 9, 2020 - Rhys Branman, MD

More cosmetic surgeons are performing an operation that reverses gauging, a procedure where one’s earlobes are deliberately stretched and widened. The surgery is being requested by individuals who have regrets about having their lobes stretched, reports msnbc.com. Ear surgery, also…

Preserving Ethnic Traits in Rhinoplasty: How Cosmetic Surgeons Are Doing It

May 9, 2018 - Rhys Branman, MD

In a new article for ModernMedicine.com cosmetic surgeons are discussing rhinoplasty and how they meet the needs of a patient who wants to maintain his or her ethnic appearance. “There are subtle things that we can do to make a…

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