Blog Category - Aesthetic Surgery

Dec

Board Certification: What does it really mean and what should I look for?

Many patients interested in facial rejuvenation surgical procedures have heard, read or been instructed to look for and to be treated by only board certified facial plastic or plastic surgeons. But, for most people this requirement can be quite confusing and ra...

Dec

Facelift (Rhytidectomy) Types: Which one is best for you?

If you are like most patients and have come to the realization that, in order to improve the laxity and sag in the lower part of your face some sort of surgical “lift” is needed; then you're probably confused and quite possibly overwhelmed with all...

Dec

Are all facelift incisions and their results the same?

One of the most tell-tale signs or stigmata of facelifts are obvious scars. Many potential candidates who would achieve excellent, natural and refreshed results become hesitant about having a facelift or similar procedure because they have a friend, family member, or may...

Dec

Do I Need A General Anesthesia For My Facelift Or Neck Lift?

One of the most common questions asked by patients during a facelift or neck lift consultation is whether they will have to undergo a general anesthetic for the procedure. The answer is often no. Before I go on I think it would be helpful to explain what a g...

Dec

Are Dissolving Sutures Better in Cosmetic Surgery?

I am often asked if I use dissolving sutures during my facelifts or eyelid surgeries (blepharoplasties). The answer is yes and no. I do use dissolving sutures on the inside but never on the outside portion of the skin and for good reason. In short...

Dec

Facelift techniques: the differences explained

Facelift techniques vary from surgeon to surgeon but there are distinct differences in the techniques and in the results of these differing techniques. It is commonly regarded by well-trained facial plastic surgeons that are comfortable and experienced with perfor...

Dec

Three essential questions to ask before a neck rejuvenation treatment.

Necklift (Before and After) by Dr. Miller The neck is definitely an area for better or worse, usually worse, that can really display the signs of aging and when undertreated can adversely affect the rejuvenation efforts invested in the face above. Not uncommonly, I...

Dec

Does smoking cause eyelid bags?

Does smoking cause eyelid bags? A recent study published in the November issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery revealed smoking tobacco can not only make you look older by hastening the number and depth of wrinkles, but also cause premature eyelid bags, excess upper ey...

Dec

The Top 5 Facial Aesthetic Procedures in Orange County for 2015

#1. Botox Botox is expected to remain the top cosmetic procedure performed in Orange County. Botox is well established and is a quick, effective, and safe procedure to help remove lines and wrinkles created by muscle activity. Although similar products, suc...