Is There a Way to Reduce the Size of the Orbicularis Oris?

If your hematologist feels you can have surgery, I'm sure it is appropriate. He/she will consult with your plastic surgeon to organize your surgical and pre-op and post-op care. The precautions you mention are in many cases the standard of care, regardless of a patient's hematology status.

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...

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 ...