If you perform facial cosmetic surgery, the benefits of being board-certified extend well beyond a certificate hanging in your consultation room. Certification gives you access to a network of surgeons who, like yourself, are passionate about the nuanced art of facial cosmetic surgery. This credential also signals your trustworthiness to patients doing their research online,… Continue Reading »
Eyelid surgery is a very popular procedure that has cosmetic as well as functional benefits for some patients. Like any surgical procedure, it’s important to learn about potential side effects and talk with your doctor about whether you are a good candidate based on your medical history. One potential side effect of eyelid lift surgery… Continue Reading »
This is an exciting time to become a specialist in facial cosmetic surgery: the cosmetic surgery market is projected to grow to $56.495 billion by 2024, according to a Research and Markets report. Considering the limited cosmetic surgery training available in ACGME-accredited residency programs, the hands-on specialty training available in a facial cosmetic surgery fellowship… Continue Reading »
Facial cosmetic surgery is a complex, ever-evolving specialty that many surgeons dedicate their careers to mastering. But facial cosmetic surgeons come from many backgrounds, like general surgery, ophthalmology, and even oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS), making it difficult for patients to decipher their surgeon’s specialty training and credentials. If you are a facial cosmetic surgeon… Continue Reading »
As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMFS), you have developed a keen surgical aptitude that often includes ensuring sound cosmetic outcomes for your patients. If you find that you have a passion for the cosmetic aspect of your work, you may be considering making a career transition to the facial cosmetic surgery specialty. The American… Continue Reading »
If you’re looking to improve the overall appearance of your face, the jawline is the perfect area to focus on. Though there’s nothing medically wrong with having a weak chin or jaw, lack of definition in the jawline can make the face appear sunken-in and the head & neck look stooped. Thankfully, there are both… Continue Reading »
A consistently popular procedure, the facelift (rhytidectomy) smoothes wrinkles in the mid-to-lower face, tightens the jowls, and addresses laxity (sagging skin) in the neck area. Done well, this procedure restores one’s younger profile and turns the clock back on the aging process by about a decade. Advanced facelift techniques — namely, SMAS and deep plane… Continue Reading »
Rhinoplasty is one of the top most popular cosmetic procedures for good reason: it can improve the appearance of the entire face, creating both symmetry and balance, and can even improve nasal function. But rhinoplasty is a relatively complex surgery, and not all surgeons advertising the procedure have the same credentials or experience. In this… Continue Reading »