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For the most part this is not a common procedure to perform in the United States. The vast majority of these procedures are performed in the Pacific Rim nations where less prominent cheek bones is a sought after procedure. To the contrary, in the USA, prominent cheek bones are desireable and most patients seek cheek enhancement or augmentation.
No, it is not possible to shave cheekbones; if cheekbones are shaved, direct communication with the sinuses can occur, which would leave a sunken, hollowed-in look with a chance of infection in the facial soft tissue structures.
Greetings, I am Dr. Karan Chopra, a board-certified plastic surgeon, and I appreciate your inquiry regarding selecting a surgeon for a facelift procedure and evaluating before and after pictures. Choosing a surgeon ⎯ Examining facelift before and after photos can provide valuable insights w...
Fat grafting, in my opinion, is unpredictable and when done around the eye can be lumpy, as the very thin skin is not very forgiving. Lateral canthoplasty, done with a very small incision, can reposition the lateral canthal tendon and change the shape slightly. Often this is done during a...
There are multiple anatomic abnormalities that can result in asymmetry of the mouth. These may include abnormalities of the underlying facial bones, teeth, and lip soft tissue. In most cases asymmetry of the mouth is relatively minor, but in some cases may be severe and extremely noticeable....
Hi, I have performed many SMAS facelifts for over 30 years and have performed many minimally, invasive SMAS facelifts. Lower SMAS facelifts can be performed that do not include formal neck lifts as described below. The reality is, there are many different ways to perform a facelift from ...
The majority of Facelifts in the United State are performed in outpatient facilities for a reason. Facelift surgery is an elective cosmetic procedure usually applied to healthy patients. Hospitals are geared more for operative procedure requiring some form of postoperative...
Surrounding tissue does not grow into/through silicone, therefore it is easier to remove at a future date should the need arise. It can also shift in position at any future date since there is little or no ingrown tissue to keep it in place. Porex Medpor does develop tissue ingrowth or...
