Facial Plastic Surgery Blog

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 ...

HOW CAN I GET GOOD CHEEKBONES?

Question: How can I get good cheekbones? Dr A’s Answer: The cheekbone area is also called the malar area. The shape of this area is mostly controlled by the bone and to a lesser extent the soft tissue. Generally, the best approach to creating higher/fuller cheekbone area is to use an implant. Implants are the only thing that behave as though they are bone. Naturally, high cheekbones are made of ...