Facial Plastic Surgery Blog

Lower Eyelid Filler vs Surgery

Question I had Restalyne Refine injected in my tear trough area in early July (in Michigan) I bruised really badly on one side of my face at the injection site with a needle. When I went back for a touch-up, I had more Restalyne injected under my eye that didn’t bruise with a cannula this time. The injector said that the muscle under my eye was slack. It looks odd to me and I’m not happy with the ...

Where to position scars for male facelift to avoid beard growth at ear?

I am a 62 year old male considering a facelift . After two consultations I am concerned about the position of beard post surgery. One surgeon places the scars right in the crease at the ear. When I asked about beard growth post surgery he told me one session of laser hair removal would be sufficient. However, it seems that is not true, particularly as my beard has grey hairs. The second surgeon ...

What can I do about my uneven hairline?

Q: I have an uneven hairline. Always had. I dislike it A LOT since I do makeup videos, it doesn’t help me look clean and Doesn’t make me look my best. I feel like I look messy. I feel like I have an M in the middle of my forehead, making my forehead look small. What can I do about it? Forehead Reduction Hairline Issues Dr A’s Answer: There are two approaches possible. Move the central hair down or ...

SLIDING GENIOPLASTY: AM I A CANDIDATE? I REFUSE JAW SURGERY BUT WANT TO IMPROVE MY PROFILE

Question: Sliding genioplasty: am I a candidate? I refuse jaw surgery but want to improve my profile. I have a ~7 mm overbite & narrow arch. I would like to improve my profile with genioplasty (uncomfortable jaw surgery). My mouth is open when relaxed (pic 1), and I'd like to advance my chin (pic 2 - lips closed). Pic 3 is pushing my lower jaw as far forward as possible. Will sliding genioplasty ...