Cutting-edge facial rejuvenation procedures go beyond the traditional facelift, rhinoplasty, or forehead lift. One often overlooked yet transformative option is a cheek lift, which targets sagging skin and volume loss to restore your face’s natural youthfulness. At Carolina Facial Plastics, a surgical cheek lift is not your only option to lift midface sagging and highlight Continue Reading >>
Best Facial Wrinkles Treatments to Try in 2024, According to Experts
A dedicated skincare regimen and an overall healthy lifestyle aren’t enough to prevent and reduce the appearance of wrinkles over time. Along with these measures, cosmetic procedures, such as injectable and laser treatments for wrinkles, provide effective anti-aging tools to help restore a youthful look without surgery or excessive downtime. The best facial wrinkles treatment Continue Reading >>
Best Ways to Improve a Weak Jawline or Chin
If your chin or jawline are not as defined as you would like, treatment options are available. Both surgical and non-surgical treatments can bring harmony and proportion to your facial contour. What is a Weak Chin? A weak chin or jawline can affect your facial balance and lead to the appearance of a double chin. Continue Reading >>
Botox vs. Botox Cosmetic
You have probably heard the terms Botox® and Botox® Cosmetic used interchangeably, but it is important to note that these two products are actually quite different. While both products are FDA-approved and made from the same active ingredient, Botox is a prescription medication approved for treating certain medical conditions, and Botox Cosmetic is solely for Continue Reading >>
Facial Plastic Surgeon v. Plastic Surgeon: What’s the Difference?
Facial plastic surgeons and plastic surgeons both offer cosmetic surgery and other aesthetic procedures. However, there are distinct differences between the two. Facial plastic surgeons focus solely on procedures for the face and neck, while general plastic surgeons treat all areas of the face and body without focused training on the face or neck. Facial Continue Reading >>
5 Tips for a Quick Neck Lift Recovery
A neck lift is a rejuvenating treatment that turns back the clock on the neck, but it does require recovery time afterward. I have put together these tips to ensure that your healing process is safe, smooth, and comfortable after your plastic surgery procedure. What to Expect from Neck Lift Recovery There are some common Continue Reading >>
Neck Lift Recovery Day by Day
A neck lift, also referred to as a lower rhytidectomy or platysmaplasty, revitalizes the appearance of your neck and is one of the most common surgeries performed to reverse the signs of aging. A surgeon performing a necklift will remove excess skin and fatty tissue, tightening the skin and underlying muscle to give you a more Continue Reading >>
Answers to the 5 Most Common Facelift Recovery Questions
Knowing what to expect after surgery and following my postoperative care instructions will help ensure you’ll have a smoother recovery process, as well as enjoy the best facelift results. Below, I’ve provided answers to the most common facelift recovery questions so you can feel more confident about your surgery. 1. How long does it take Continue Reading >>
What’s the Difference Between Open and Closed Rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty, or a nose job, can improve the aesthetics of the face by creating a harmonious nose shape and size that fits the rest of the facial features. I offer two surgical options for a rhinoplasty procedure that alter the bone and cartilage – open and closed rhinoplasty. The difference between these two techniques is Continue Reading >>
The Dangers of DIY Thread Lifts
People are performing DIY cosmetic treatments on social media, including PDO thread lifts. These individuals are providing video tutorials for procedures doctors spend years training for, with tools illegally purchased online. While at-home beauty hacks have their appeal (it can be quite hard to resist the opportunity to save money and skip a trip to Continue Reading >>
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