Fat Grafting to Restore a Youth Appearance
Fat Grafting by Tim Neavin, MD Fat grafting is when fat is taken from an unwanted area of the body, such as the love handles, then injected into an area where volume is deficient. The series of photographs show what I call “subtle but significant” changes to face architecture. While
Plastic Surgery in 2014: Predicted Trends
Trends for 2014 in Plastic Surgery by Tim Nevin, M.D. 2014 for plastic surgery is here. I look forward to seeing some of the new trends in cosmetic surgery this year. Some will make it through the year, and others may fizzle out before long. Last year, we saw probably
Origin and Future of Plastic Surgery
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
Lines, Lashes, and Circles
Beautiful Eyes Beautiful eyes are not just about color. When we think about beautiful eyes we must consider their accessories. Lines, Lashes & Circles Lines, lashes, circles. When you think of your eyes, consider these three words. The components of an aged periorbital region (area around the eyes) can be
Addition Rhinoplasty: Sometimes Bigger IS Better with Nose Surgery
Rhinoplasty comes in many forms. When people think of nose surgery to improve appearance, most commonly we think about making noses smaller. That is, big dorsal humps being rasped or shaved down, or bulbous or full tips being trimmed and narrowed. Indeed, subtractive rhinoplasty is generally the most common type
Face lift & Facial Reshaping
Face Lift Surgery: Trends Face lift surgery trends have moved from tightening to re-draping of skin with volume addition. The Joan Rivers “pulled ear to ear” look can and should be avoided, unless of course, your patient is Joan Rivers. The term “face lift” is a bit of a
Rhinoplasty and Facial Reshaping with Fat
A Case Study by Tim Neavin, M.D. Virtually all women want a feminine nose. While opinions of the aesthetic nose ideal differ, most would agree that a feminine nose can be characterized by a few things. They are rather small, have a slight break off point as the nose slopes
Widening Faces From Fat Grafting For Youth
A Case Study: Fat Grafting by Tim Neavin, M.D. Facial fat grafting is one of my favorite operations. Depicted in this blog is a 55 year old woman who desire to look more rested and younger. She wasn’t quite ready for a face lift, so I discussed with her volume
Facial Reshaping With Volume
Facial Remodeling Facial remodeling with combination products and techniques is an art. Combination facial surgery create synergistic transformations when properly performed. Some of the more common remodeling surgeries in women include: rhinoplasty with fat grafting to face chin augmentation to balance nose and face buccal lipectomy (removing chipmunk cheeks) This
Youthful Jawline in 15 minutes
Erasing Jowls with Fillers Jowls may be “in” for canines, but not humans. As we age, the jawline loses its straight, youthful lines as fat from the face descends. The skin loosens. Volume loss kicks in. Jowls, the droopy area under the jaw, bestows an aged appearance. They often drives