Medicis, the makers of Restylane, announced last week that the FDA approved its premarket approval application supplement to expand the approved use of the popular dermal filler to include lip enhancement. (more…)
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The Bad Facelift: the tell-tale signs
The Bad Facelift
Patients interested in facial rejuvenation are often reticent to proceed for fear of looking worse. Everyone has seen the unfortunate patient with the “Bad Facelift,” and patients are unanimous in wanting to avoid it. An additional cause for concern is that if celebrities and even high-profile NFL owners can have Bad Facelifts, how can a more normal patient avoid the same fate? The simple answer is to select a surgeon whose ideals and aesthetics match yours. Ask your surgeon to show you pictures of what they think looks like a very good result. If it looks bad to you, find another doctor. There are several common deformities that are signs of a bad facelift: (more…)