Origin and Future of Plastic Surgery The art of plastic surgery is not confined to beautification. In fact, plastic surgery as a discipline took off during world war I paralleling the need for soft tissue reconstruction from ballistic and artillery injuries to the face and limbs. Surgeons by necessity had
A patient told me, “I look tired even after eight hours of sleep.” Around the eyes, small details add up—fine lines, thinning lashes, and the shadow of a hollow (or pigment). Here’s how I sort what you’re seeing and what actually helps. By Dr. Tim Neavin • Updated November 2,
Not every rhinoplasty is about making the nose smaller. In many faces, the most natural result comes from adding structure—subtle height to the bridge, support to the tip, or width to a collapsed middle vault—so the nose looks balanced and functions well. Surgeon’s note: A nose that reads “too big”
Great facelifts don’t just pull—they restore support. Adding small, structural fat grafts to the right planes can soften skeletal shadows, improve transitions, and let the lift stay conservative (and believable). By Dr. Tim Neavin • Updated November 2, 2025 Surgeon’s note: If you’ve ever seen a facelift that looks “tight,”
Beautiful rhinoplasty isn’t only about reducing a feature—it’s about how the nose relates to the rest of the face. In selected patients, small, structural fat grafts to the midface, chin, or temples can make a conservative nose change look transformative. By Dr. Tim Neavin • Updated November 2, 2025 Surgeon’s
The most natural facial changes often come from adding structure—subtle support at the right depth—rather than removing tissue. Here’s how I plan volume so faces look refreshed, not “filled.” On this page How I plan volume (framework) Key zones: where small changes matter Fillers vs. fat: which, when, why Sequence,
End of the Beauty Recession? In Beverly Hills, where beauty and vanity are the rule, plastic surgery for many is not just a luxury, but a necessity. Even as the Dow dipped to multi-year lows in 2011, men and women in the City of Angels have continued to rise above
Lines that appear only when you smile or frown (dynamic wrinkles) are part of a living face. The goal isn’t to freeze them—it’s to soften lines that sit there at rest and keep your expression natural. By Dr. Tim Neavin • Updated November 2, 2025 Dynamic vs. static wrinkles Dynamic
