Facial Plastic Surgery

From occasional blemishes to ongoing outbreaks, acne is one of the most common skin problems. Various acne treatments, however, are helping people not only control their breakouts, but get rid of them altogether. Learn more in our acne treatments forums.

Discuss Artecoll, a plastic surgery technique that permanently treats wrinkles. A microscopic bead is injected in the problem area, surrounded by collagen. When the initial collagen is absorbed, the bead tells the body to produce more collagen and continue the cycle.

While most birthmarks fade, not all disappear with time. Birthmark removal procedures range from corticosteroids to laser surgery, and each comes with its own side effects and precautions. Learn more about the procedure through our birthmark removal forums.

Sweeping the world of cosmetic surgery, Botox is a brand name toxin used to control face muscles and decrease wrinkles. The FDA-approved toxin, which is primarily a small dose of concentrated bacteria, is injected in the problem area to paralyze muscles.

The brow lift is a cosmetic surgery technique designed to treat droopy eyebrows and stern-looking faces. Used primarily in conjunction with facelifts, a brow lift is the perfect addition for anyone wanting a youthful look.

Cheek augmentation, or cheek implants, is a plastic surgery alternative to a facelift. Specifically if you have saggy cheeks and would like a refreshed face, cheek implants can help replace the cheek fat that our bodies lose naturally with age.

A chemical peel is a cosmetic surgery designed to reduce fine lines, wrinkles, and mild scarring. This plastic surgery procedure involves applying a chemical solution to the skin and then removing the blister to reveal the newly rejuvenated skin underneath.

Chin augmentation, or chin implants, is a cosmetic surgery that can either reduce or improve the look of your chin. This procedure, which can be accomplished by a plastic surgeon or an oral maxillofacial surgeon, takes minimal time to accomplish and is easy to recover from.

Collagen injections are used to augment your body’s natural lose of collagen. As a body ages, the collagen in its dermis naturally decreases, and it begins to show signs of aging. Collagen injections, however, replenish a body’s collagen supply and gives a youthful, smooth appearance.

Dermabrasion is a plastic surgery technique in which the top layer of skin is frozen and then sanded off. The patient is left with smoother, healthier looking skin. Dermabrasion can help with mild acne, scarring, and brown spots.

Ear surgery (otoplasty) is the plastic surgery procedure of correcting deformities in the ears. Problems like large ear lobes, lop ear, shell ear, and protruding ear can be corrected through this cosmetic surgery technique. Learn more in our ear surgery forums.

Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is the plastic surgery technique dealing with correcting excess skin or bagginess in the lower eyelids. The procedure removes excess skin, muscle, and fatty tissue under the eye to give the patient a more youthful appearance.

Facelifts, or rhytidectomy, is a popular cosmetic procedure among older patients. Candidates are usually between their 40’s and 70’s and show signs of aging, but still have elasticity in their face. There are various procedures, including the quick “weekend facelift” designed to cut back on recovery time.

Facial Fillers are used to treat aging skin. Brand-name facial fillers like Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm and Radiesse are injected to temporarily plump up skin and fill in creases and wrinkles. Read more in our facial fillers forums.

Facial liposuction is a common procedure to get in addition to facelifts and other cosmetic surgery options. Though it is a popular surgery technique, there might be some questions you have about losing a few inches around the face. This forum is where you’ll find your answers.

The formation of scar tissue can be unsightly. But with facial scar revision techniques, scars can be reduced in size or treated completely. There are many different ways to treat scars, and our forums are a great starting point to find out which one is for you.

Fat grafting is the cosmetic procedure that utilizes your own stored fat cells to augment other areas of your face. Plastic surgeries like cheek or chin augmentation might use fat grafting in the procedure. Visit our fat grafting forums to learn more.

A feather lift is a plastic surgery that uses stitches to tighten up key areas around the face. A very light procedure, the feather lift is not the best option for every candidate. Find out the facts to see if this surgery is right for you.

Aging happens to everyone. But thanks to dermatological procedures like the Fraxel laser which utilizes the newest technologies, aging doesn’t have to be painful. Find out more about how the Fraxel laser can tighten skin and even stimulate collagen growth in our forums.

Hair restoration is comprised of two categories: surgical and non-surgical. From the right kind of plugs to the right kind of doctor, share your questions here and find the answers you’re looking for.

Jaw implants is the plastic surgery that deals with augmentation of the mandible to either improve the jaw line or complement another surgery. Sounds like a lot to chew? Check our forums for some straight talk about the procedure.

Laser resurfacing is the cosmetic procedure in which a laser is used to remove wrinkles, scars, and various other anomalies on the skin. While the procedure is not for everyone, laser resurfacing is embraced as a safer alternative to operations.

A lip implant is the cosmetic procedure of treating sagging or thin lips through implants or augmentation. A fuller, more youthful pair of lips is achieved after this plastic surgery. To find out more about lip implants, enter our forums and share your questions.

Getting a lower eyelid lift is a great way to correct sagging eyelids, wrinkles, and the inherent signs of aging. By removing excess fat under the eyes, the patient appears more youthful and rejuvenated. Enter our forums to find out more about this increasingly common plastic surgery.

Microdermabrasion is a non-surgical procedure designed to treat superficial skin problems quickly. The procedure is so common that home kits are available for anyone who needs a little touch up. But before you play doctor yourself, find out more about microdermabrasion procedures in our forums.

The mini facelift is a plastic surgery that involves a lateral lift with incisions only taking place near the ears. Without the big mess, the mini face-lift offers a little of what a real face-lift is all about. Take a mini peek to find out more.

While most moles are harmless, new or abnormal moles should be taken very seriously. However, many people take large or unsightly moles just as seriously. Learn more about mole removal procedures by visiting our mole removal forums.

Tired of looking like a turkey? A neck lift may just be the plastic surgery you need to get rid of that waddle and boost your confidence. There are various procedures involving the neck lift, so come in and check out what your options are today in our neck lift forums.

Neck liposuction is a cosmetic procedure that removes excess fat around the neck area. It is mostly used in conjunction with other plastic surgeries and is seldom done on its own. To find out the benefits and pratfalls associated with neck liposuction, enter our forums.

Perlane injections are a new, FDA-approved way to treat deep wrinkles and severe folds. Perlane is a fast fix for aging faces, but the effects only last six months. Talk about Perlane with other people in our Perlane forums, and find out if it’s right for you.

Radiesse injections are a new way to cover up wrinkles and folds. This long-lasting gel is injected into your skin, and is comprised mostly of calcium hydroxyappetite – the stuff that makes up our bones. Learn more about this procedure in our Radiesse forums.

Restylane injections are another way to mask those wrinkles on your face. The filler is injected just below the skin to plump it up and give off a more youthful appearance. Though not permanent, people agree that Restylane is a good way to hide the signs of aging.

Rhinoplasty is the plastic surgery procedure that involves correcting, contouring, or redesigning the nose. Whether for medical purposes or for aesthetics, rhinoplasty is a tried-and-true cosmetic procedure that’s been around for decades. Follow your nose to our rhinoplasty forums to learn more.

Rhytec Plasma Skin Rejuvenation is a new procedure that utilizes plasma energy to stimulate and generate new skin. From treating wrinkles to brown spots and other signs of aging, Rhytec’s results are known to last for up to a year. Enter our Rhytec forums to learn more and talk about this revolutionary cosmetic surgery.

Sculptra is a facial fat filler designed to treat lipoatrophy. Lipoatrophy is the loss of fat cells in the face, resulting in sunken cheeks and thinning jaw lines. If you think Sculptra is right for you, do a little research in our forums.

New innovations in skin rejuvenation are happening every day. From topical creams to plastic surgeries, the roads to younger-looking skin are numerous. Come on in to our skin rejuvenation forums and discuss which cosmetic procedure might be best for someone as unique as yourself.

Smart Peel is a name brand trusted in the field of cosmetology. The Smart Peel products—which include units that exfoliate and rejuvenate skin—are cheaper, safer alternatives to chemical peels. Results may vary, but Smart Peel is definitely something to look into.

Thermage is a new cosmetic procedure designed to tighten skin, renew facial contours, and promote healthy collagen production. Using advanced technology called ThermaCool, this procedure requires no laser or incision. Join the discussion in our forums to learn more about Thermage and ThermaCool.

ThreadLift is a light plastic surgery that uses threads and sutures to uplift muscles and skin. The procedure is done very quickly and is designed for candidates showing minor signs of aging. Find out more about this European technique and how it has changed the lives of many others.

Titan Procedure is a non-surgical facelift by the makers of ThermaCool. Using the same principle in technology, Titan painlessly tightens the skin through infrared lights to create a more youthful appearance. This is a technological breakthrough that is sure to be on the minds of anyone thinking about facelifts.

Upper eyelid surgery is the plastic surgery that deals with removing the excess fat around the upper eyelid. Once the fat is removed, the eye is generally viewed as healthier and more youthful looking. See what everyone is talking about in our upper eyelid surgery forums.