As a plastic surgeon, it has been very encouraging over the last decade to meet with so many patients who come into their consultation having done their own research. After all, knowledge is a powerful tool for prospective plastic surgery patients. But with this said, it’s understandable if some people are still unsure which cosmetic
Welcome back to the latest edition of our ongoing “Ask Dr. Whiteman” series. In my experience, the best way to learn about something is to ask an expert. That’s why I am always willing to take the time necessary to answer questions that I receive from prospective patients about plastic surgery, whether it be during
The numbers don’t lie; eyelid surgery is more popular than ever with male patients. In fact, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), men in the US underwent nearly 18,000 eyelid surgery (also known as blepharoplasty) procedures last year. In my experience, eyelid surgery is one of the few cosmetic surgery procedures
While there is no “fountain of youth” to completely restore our teenage appearance or keep it that way, facelift surgery, also known as rhytidectomy, is one of many facial plastic surgery procedures that can help combat the effects of the passage of time and help keep you looking as young as you feel. According to
Most patients often opt for facial plastic surgery to reduce the signs of aging that appear in the form of wrinkles, fine lines, hooded eyes, and sagging skin. Though facial procedures such as a facelift, browlift, blepharoplasty, and neck lift can significantly rejuvenate your appearance, I remind my patients to maintain realistic expectations and understand