J. Barry Boyd, MD (license relinquished)

A liquid facelift procedure involves placing large volumes of fillers in the face to add temporary volume. It does not lift or tighten the face and does not take care of loose neck skin.

A surgical facelift is designed to lift and tighten the skin and muscles of the neck, the face and/ or the brow area. A surgical facelift is more permanent than a liquid facelift. Frequently, additional procedures are performed with a surgical facelift including; Botox, fillers, chin implants, fat grafts and laser procedures.

It is best to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to see what is best for your situation and discuss your options. 

A breast lift will change the nipple position and breast shape, not the breast size. An augmentation will change the size and can improve the shape. A combination of your goals and the physicians examination will determine the proper procedure choice. For every type of breast procedure there are several things to consider including; incisions, preparation, the desired size & shape and aftercare. 

I would encourage you to book a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. Your surgeon should be able to do a complete facial evaluation, offer options and help you develop a current and long-term facial aesthetic plan. Fillers are often combined with Botox, facial surgery and other treatments to obtain a more complete and natural facial enhancement.

Many types of filler products and procedures have been promoted including; collagen, hyaluronic acid, hydroxylapatite, fat transfer, silicone implants, GoreTex, etc. Different injectors will have their own experiences and preferences to review with you. There are several safe products available that should last a year or longer. Fat transfer is a surgical procedure that may give you a long-lasting result. Do not use silicone injections. Only use FDA-approved brands.

Get educated, make a good choice and enjoy your new look! 

This is a very common and important question. Several things in your history are important when considering a tummy tuck procedure, including; your weight status, previous pregnancies, and abdominal surgery, general health and what your desired outcome. Significan physical conditions include; scars, stretch marks, loose skin, fatty deposits, relaxed or separated muscles and hernias.

A mini tummy tuck is a limited to the lower abdomen that corrects C-section scars, loose skin or muscle or small areas of localized fat with liposuction.

A full tummy tuck is designed to correct skin and muscle contour conditions from the breast bone to the pubic bone. The belly button is repositioned with this operation. 

A consultation and examination with a board certified plastic surgeon will help you understand both your condition and your surgical options, and know that you can customize your procedure to meet your needs and your personal aesthetic goals.