There are two causes that will result in a person needing a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). The first, and most common, is pregnancy. The second is after significant weight loss. We are seeing more and more of this second group, especially following bariatric surgery. Get the Flash Player to see the wordTube Media Player. var WT1_1 = { params : { wmode : "opaque", allowscriptaccess : "always"}, flashvars... [Read more]
The term mommy makeover has been coined to describe the combination of breast enhancement and tummy tuck, commonly chosen by women who have completed their childbearing. The breast surgery may involve augmentation with implants, or breast lift (mastopexy) with or without implants for additional enhancement. The abdominal surgery is some form of a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) or perhaps only liposuction... [Read more]
When eyebrows slant downward toward the outside, they make a person look sad or tired. When eyebrows slant downward centrally, they make a person look angry. A forehead lift can correct either one or both of these situations. Get the Flash Player to see the wordTube Media Player. var WT2_2 = { params : { wmode : "opaque", allowscriptaccess : "always"}, flashvars : { file : "http%3A%2F%2Fd3hnqvgvh7aqad.cloudfront.net%2Fvideo%2Fforehead_lift_hybrid.flv", volume... [Read more]
Pregnancy, with or without nursing, can cause breasts to lose their shape and to sag. While sometimes breasts enlarge after pregnancy, it is much more common for the breasts to lose volume as well as skin tone. When the volume reduction and sagging is of minimal degree, breast augmentation with implants will suffice to return the breasts to a pleasing shape and size. However, implants can only lift... [Read more]
Eyelid surgery results are very long lasting. In fact they can last a lifetime. It’s true that, after a facelift, faces may relax over the years and need some maintenance. Of all the facial procedures that we do, upper and lower eyelid surgery usually does not require any maintenance. A good result can last a lifetime. I perform all of the aforementioned surgeries on an outpatient basis, although... [Read more]
Ok we have a common patient question: “I’ve had upper eyelid surgery and the lower lids twice and I’m not happy with the way they look.” In the lower eyelids, it is essential not to remove too much skin. The lower eyelid is like a hammock that’s supported at the two ends and sags in the middle. If there’s anything that pulls down on the lid, which could be removal of too much skin, scar... [Read more]
A question people often ask is, “what’s the perfect age to have eyelid surgery”? That’s going to vary from person to person. It’s really when you look in the mirror and you see changes that you are not happy with. When you see yourself, using your fingers to reposition tissues higher or further back, what you’re telling yourself is, “it’s time to do something”. In the early stages... [Read more]
The lower eyelid is actually more complex, both anatomically and in terms of options for surgery, than the upper. There are several things that seem to change in the lower eyelid with age. One is that bags form under the eyes. Bags in the lower eyelids, as in the upper eyelids, are usually the result of protruding fat that belongs further back in the eye socket. The fat bulges forward either because... [Read more]
I want to discuss the signs of ageing around the eyes: in the upper eyelid, lower eyelid and the adjacent areas which include the eyebrows and the cheek just below the eyes. All of these are the areas of the face that contribute to an aged, tired or sad look around the eyes. What can be done about these problems? Let’s break it down a bit into the different sections. We start with the upper eyelid.... [Read more]
Chin augmentation is usually not carried out until the development of the bone is considered complete. The surgery may be done under general or local anesthesia either by itself or in conjunction with other procedures. It is performed through a small inconspicuous incision . A medical grade synthetic implant, which Dr. Metzner carves to your specific measurements and proportions, is used to increase... [Read more]