Once you and your surgeon have determined that you are a candidate for a facelift it is helpful to have a general understanding of how it is performed. Below, we’ve outlined a summary of what to expect on the day of your procedure. Food and Drink: You will most likely be told to refrain from… Read More
Our faces age in different ways. Lines develop on the forehead. Crow’s feet appear beside the eyes, vertical lines develop between the brows, tear troughs and nasolabial folds deepen, facial skin begins to sag, and jowls develop along the jawline. Fortunately, we live in an era when we have multiple options for restoring youthful facial… Read More
The eyes are one of the first areas of the face to reveal signs of aging. In addition to the appearance of crow’s feet (the crinkles at the corner of the eyes) the lids begin to droop and bags form under the eyes. Crepey skin may appear on the upper lid. Fortunately, surgical correction of… Read More
You’ve been planning your dream wedding for as long as you can remember and you want it to be perfect. Afterall, you deserve a fairytale wedding. However, with high expectations come high-stress levels. We understand how exciting and stressful planning the perfect wedding can be and we’ve compiled the top five wedding vendors in Vancouver,… Read More
Each face is unique and everyone ages differently. A facelift technique that is right for one person may not be appropriate for another. Facelift techniques have evolved over the years to address the differing signs of aging from individual to individual. Patients with more advanced laxity of the face and neck will benefit from a… Read More
Botox and Dysport (Botulinium Toxin) treatments have become so popular that they have become part of our everyday vernacular. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports that nearly 7 million Botox injections were performed in 2017. Botox and Dysport are neurotoxins that weaken muscle and smooth out facial wrinkles for a rejuvenated, refreshed appearance. Botox… Read More
As injectables grow in popularity it is important for patients to understand how Botulinum toxin (brand names include Botox, Dysport and Xeomin) and dermal fillers differ in formulation and which problems they address. Patients tend to mix Botulinum toxin and dermal fillers into one category. Understanding how these types of products address wrinkles, lines, and… Read More
Women in their 50’s form a growing segment of the population opting for breast implants and/or breast lift (mastopexy). The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports that in the year 2016 breast augmentation accounted for 29% of all cosmetic surgeries in the 40-54 year-old age group, and that the number of women 55+ who opted… Read More
Increasing numbers of women in their 40’s are choosing to have breast augmentation. With their childbearing years behind them, they are starting to consider their options to reverse the effects of aging. The American Society of Plastic Surgeon reports that in 2016, 85,000 women aged 40-54 elected to undergo breast augmentation, while 39,000 opted for… Read More
You’ve matured, you know what you want and are ready to make important decisions which affect your life. If you’re in your 30s and are contemplating breast augmentation, this post is for you. The most popular aesthetic surgical procedure for women in their 30s is breast augmentation. It accounts for 37% of all cosmetic surgeries… Read More
