Posted March 22, 2026
People undergoing facelifts often combine the procedure with other treatments to maximize their aesthetic result. A lip lift is one of the most powerful procedures to pair with a facelift — and particularly with a deep plane facelift — because of its central location and because of the unique aging that occurs in the oral […]
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Posted March 16, 2026
A facelift is not just a facelift. It’s shape surgery. When I’m planning a deep plane facelift, the question I keep coming back to isn’t simply how much tissue I can move — it’s where I anchor it, in what order, and with how much tension. That’s the thesis behind this post. Five key sutures, […]
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Posted February 24, 2026
Patients frequently ask if facial aesthetic plastic surgery will change the appearance oftheir smile. This question comes up in discussions about facelifts, lip lifts, rhinoplasty,and genioplasty. It is very natural that people would want to know if proceduresperformed on the tissues around the mouth will change the nature of their smile, giventhe connection and proximity […]
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Posted February 19, 2026
It’s completely understandable to turn to AI when you’re searching for the best faceliftsurgeon in your area. It feels efficient. You type the question, you get a list. But here’sthe problem — that list is probably missing some of the most important signals.When AI systems like Claude or ChatGPT answer the question of who the […]
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Posted June 18, 2025
“How much does rhinoplasty cost?” is the first question most patients ask—and understandably so. Rhinoplasty surgery is a big decision, and finances are part of the equation. Rhinoplasty surgery is a significant investment—not just in your appearance but also in your identity and self-confidence. The surgeon’s fee is a large component of the total rhinoplasty […]
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Posted January 31, 2016
I wanted to be a Plastic Surgeon at a very young age, 12 years old. At the young age, I was enthralled with the opportunity plastic surgeons had to help improve the lives of their patients by enhancing their appearance. Thus Plastic Surgery, and Cosmetic Surgery in particular, holds special meaning for me. It is […]
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Posted January 11, 2016
The Top Ten FAQ’s After Rhinoplasty (Week #1) The following information with help provide some basic information about the rhinoplasty recovery process. When do I start my medications? Start the antibiotic the evening of the operation Start the Steroid the evening of the operation. Take the last day single dose that night. Then the next […]
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Posted February 07, 2014
I have the good fortune to be able to be able to help patients with cosmetic rhinoplasty and functional airway surgery in Austin, Texas. The spectrum of Rhinoplasty patients that I care for is broad. At one end of spectrum or the patients who require relatively straight forward rhinoplasties. These are the patients who desire […]
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Posted February 05, 2014
Most people are familiar with noninvasive injection procedures such as Botox, Juvederm, and Restylane. Fat grafting has now become a very popular procedure to restore volume to the face. One of my favorite areas to use Juvederm and fat grafting recently has been beneath the eyebrows. Look at any fashion magazine and you will see […]
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Posted June 20, 2013
Electronic cigarettes are a smoking alternative that generates a vapor that is inhaled into the lungs of the user. The vapor contains many chemicals including nicotine. At present, electronic cigarettes represent a billion dollar industry. This pales in comparison to the tobacco cigarette market, but it is predicted that in the next ten years sales […]
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