Facial plastic surgery includes a variety of surgical procedures to refresh, rejuvenate and generally improve facial appearance. Some of the common types of facial plastic surgery performed by Dr. John Lee, MD, FACS, include: Upper eyelid surgery Lower eyelid surgery Asian eyelid surgery Reconstructive eyelid…

Eyelid surgery has more than just cosmetic benefits. Although some eyelid surgeries are performed strictly for cosmetic reasons, many more are needed to remove excess skin that has started to sag and droop around the eyes, interfering with vision quality. Puffy skin and excess fat…

With the economy slowly rebounding, more people are choosing to spend money on their appearance. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has witnessed the effect of the rising economy throughout the industry. Both non-surgical cosmetic treatments and traditional cosmetic surgery procedures were on the rise…

Some type of anesthesia is necessary for all facial plastic surgery procedures, but it is not necessary if you are undergoing a non-surgical treatment (such as BOTOX® Cosmetic). If you are undergoing a facelift, the type and amount of anesthesia you need will depend on…

When you are choosing a plastic surgeon, reading reviews is important in order to get a fair idea of the skill level the surgeon possesses. Unfortunately, reviews can sometimes be misleading, so it’s equally important that you know how to evaluate them objectively. The first…

In 2011, nearly 9.2 million cosmetic procedures were performed in the United States. According to the latest statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), liposuction was the most popular plastic surgery procedure in 2011, but the #1 non-surgical cosmetic procedure was BOTOX®…

BOTOX® Cosmetic remains the most popular wrinkle treatment on the market today, and with good reason: it is very effective at reducing fine lines and furrows, including crow’s feet and frown lines. Because of its popularity, more days spas, clinics, and surgeons are offering BOTOX®….

According to a report by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, BOTOX® Cosmetic and other non-surgical cosmetic treatments made up 83% of all cosmetic procedures in 2010 – and BOTOX® was by far the most popular of these minimally-invasive treatments. As BOTOX® continues to…

Most people assume that they shouldn’t consider a facelift until they are well into their 60s, when facial sagging and jowls become more severe. However, the truth is that waiting too long may prevent you from obtaining the best possible results. As facial aging progresses…

If the face in the mirror has started to look much older than you feel, you may be a candidate for facial surgery. Deep facial folds, hanging skin, and jowls can all be addressed in a facelift. These problems can give you a permanently “tired”…