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Buccal Fat Excision: Important in reducing the outer aspect of the face.
02 years ago
by Dr. Aldo
in Facial Surgery
Scottsdale – Everyone has buccal fat pads. These are located in the cheek, and specifically, in the soft, round part of the cheek. Excessively large buccal fat pads can give you a “chubby cheeks,” or “chipmunk cheeks” appearance. Being overweight or having a genetic predisposition can lead to full round cheeks. Buccal fat removal offers a solution to those who want to reduce the size of their cheeks. Removal of these fat pads can improve the contour of the cheeks and face.
A buccal fat excision is performed through incisions inside the mouth and can remove a significant fat pad from the cheeks. The overall effect of the operation is to rejuvenate the outward aspect of the face, but also to give the face a thinner appearance. The cheek volume appears reduced and the face develops an improved contour. The buccal fat excision effectively reduces the so called “chipmunk” cheeks. The incision inside the mouth, heals quickly, and is not noticeable, requiring little care.
The buccal fat pad inside the cheek is of significant size in patients with full cheeks and removing it, usually makes an important difference.These are some reasons buccal fat excision is needed:
- You desire thinner cheeks.
- You desire an improved facial contour.
- You wish to gain a boost in your self-esteem.
- You desire to look thinner.
Considering buccal fat excision in the Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona area? Please call (480) 970-2580 or use our contact form to schedule a complimentary consultation.
Looking old? New study says its not your genes!
02 years ago
Got wrinkles?
Scottsdale – Got wrinkles? Well, it may not be your genes! A newly published study from the Case Western Reserve School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio, demonstrates how environmental factors can affect aging and skin cancer risks. According to the research, the team studied 130 twins, 18 to 77 years old, who lived mostly in the northern Midwest and Eastern parts of the country, who were attending the Twins Days Festival in Ohio in 2002.
The researchers looked at the twins Fitzpatrick type (which tells us about the amount of pigment on the skin), history of skin cancer, smoking habits, alcohol consumption, and weight from the twins. The clinicians then assigned a clinical photodamage score to each participant. Each of the twins reported how their skin burned or tanned without sunscreen.
Identical twins share all of their genes and fraternal twins share only about half. The premise of the study is that because twins share genes, but may have different exposures to environmental factors, the study, “allows to control for genetic susceptibility”, said Dr. Elma D. Baron in the article published in Archives of Dermatology.
Once the data was obtained, the researchers analyzed the environmental skin-damaging factors in 65 pairs of twins. The results suggest that aging of facial skin is related more to environmental and lifestyle exposures than to genetic factors. The research did suggest that when it comes to skin cancer, findings support previous reports that both environmental and genetic factors affect skin cancer risk.
The clinical team’s analysis revealed a strong relationship between smoking, older age, and being overweight, and having facial skin with evidence of environmental damage (and looking older). They also found that sunscreen use and drinking alcohol appeared to correlate with lesser skin damage. The current findings highlight ties between facial aging and potentially avoidable environmental factors, such as, smoking, being overweight, and unprotected exposure to the sunlight. The researchers hope the findings help motivate people to minimize risky behaviors and avoid facial wrinkles.
Considering facial plastic surgery in the Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona area? Please call (480) 970-2580 or use our contact form to schedule a complimentary consultation.
Source: Reuters Health
A simple brow lift.
02 years ago
by Dr. Aldo
in Facial Surgery
Scottsdale – I like the lateral brow lift technique and have used it for many years. This procedure is simple compared to other techniques available and is used by many well-respected plastic surgeons.
The lateral brow tends to sag as we age. Sagging in this area is quite troublesome as it forces the eyelid skin to bunch up creating fine lines and wrinkles. The eyelids may appear heavy and droopy because the brows become saggy. The lateral browlift is able to reposition the most troublesome part of the eyebrow, which is always the lateral portion.
I like the lateral brow lift because it is known to have very low complications and keeps the surgery above the plane of the facial nerve. The procedure is done in the subcutaneous plane and can be done completely under local anesthesia, if necessary. The incision does not have to go all the way across the hairline. In fact, I perform a mini-incision lateral brow lift that is effective at repositioning the droopy eyebrow.
There are many options available for rejuvenation of the face and eyebrows. The lateral brow lift is a very trustworthy option offered at the AB Guerra Plastic Surgery Center.
Sketchbook Saturday: Le léopard est un gros félin.
02 years ago
by Dr. Aldo
in Art & Science
Scottsdale – There are several French plastic surgeons who for the last decade have been truly innovative. I have admired much of their work and really appreciate their techniques. I have incorporated several of these important plastic surgery techniques into my practice. If readers become interested in their work, they can look up Claude Le Louarn, and his aesthetic plastic surgery clinic in Paris, Alan Fogli and his facial plastic surgery clinic in Marseilles, and finally, Jean-Francois Pascal and his bodylift center in Lyon. This art piece is inspired by these French plastic surgeons.
Le léopard est un gros félin.
When is the right time for Eyelid Surgery?
02 years ago
Scottsdale – There is no age requirement for eyelid rejuvenation surgery. Once you notice some dissatisfaction with your eyelids, it may be time to seek a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. Any one or combination of the following conditions may indicate that you are a good candidate for eyelid surgery:
- Excess skin obscuring the natural fold of the upper eyelids.
- Loose skin hanging down from the upper eyelids, perhaps impairing vision.
- A puffy appearance to the upper eyelids, making the eyes look tired.
- Excess skin and fine, crinkly wrinkles of the lower eyelids.
- Puffy bags and dark circles under the eyes.
- Droopiness of the lower eyelids, showing white below the iris, the round-eye look.
For more information on eyelid surgery check out our website at www.MyFaceAndBody.com
