As a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, I often hear concerns about sagging skin and the loss of volume in the face and neck. Patients who have researched facelift surgery online may be confused because multiple options exist. Knowing the approach that's right for you isn't easy. In this post, I will focus on describing …
As a facial plastic surgeon here in Scottsdale, AZ, I often meet with patients who are still on the fence about whether or not they want to undergo facelift surgery. It is important to do your research before deciding to get any cosmetic procedure. Therefore, I usually encourage my patients to consider several things before …
Each year, along with other facial plastic surgeons in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and around the country, I eagerly await the release of statistics gathered by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons® (ASPS). Throughout the year, this organization compiles and organizes numbers related to plastic surgery in North America, and it provides those of us in the …
A Facelift Lifts Your Whole Face In fact, a standard facelift only lifts one region of your face! Your face can be divided into three regions – upper, middle, and lower. The upper region includes your forehead and eyebrows. The middle region includes the eyes, cheeks, and the area between the lips and the nose. …
The notorious double chin is a problem that can affect anyone, regardless of their age or body type. It is created by extra fat deposits that accumulate under your jawbone and around your neck. These deposits are often difficult to get rid of. Even if you practice healthy habits, like good diet and exercise, the …
A facelift is a fantastic procedure designed to take years off you face. It makes your eyes brighter, smoothes your skin, and gives you better contouring around your cheeks and jaw. Your whole appearance is rejuvenated in just a few hours. Best of all, results are with you for life. Completing a facelift is like …
The number of men undergoing plastic surgery continues to grow every year. Last year, over one million procedures were done on men alone. One of the most common of these procedures was the facelift, with over 12,000 performed on male patients. This was almost 10 percent greater than the number of facelift procedures performed on …
There are many surgical options available to enhance or improve your facial appearance and counter the effects of aging. From fillers to reconstructive procedures, cosmetic surgeons can provide the optimal experience to get the desired results. Of all the procedures available, facial lifts are among the most common performed.At Hobgood Facial Plastic Surgery, there are …
These days, we have seen that patients work longer in their careers, have more daily responsibilities, and simply can’t tolerate extended down time. This has driven surgeons back to exploring less invasive facelifts. It can be confusing for the potential patient, although it shouldn’t be. All of these surgical procedures are essentially identical and involve …
I often am asked questions about limited down-time facelift and necklift techniques. The bottom line is that qualified and experienced surgeons will recommend the least invasive lift that serves the goals of our patients. Sometimes this means that a relatively short recovery is possible. You certainly need to be seen and examined by a board …