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How To Get a Better Jawline With Chin Augmentation Surgery

When it comes to achieving a defined jawline, most people will think about makeup contouring, dermal fillers, fat reduction treatments, and even nonsurgical skin tightening. While these methods can be beneficial, few can rival the impact of chin augmentation surgery. Chin augmentation balances the two components of facial harmony: proportion and projection. A weak chin …

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Does a Neck Lift Get Rid of Jowls?

What’s the worst thing about facial aging, and why is it jowls? As we age, the muscles in our lower cheeks weaken and our skin loses its elasticity. Gravity pulls the skin, fat, and muscle down, creating bags that soften the jawline. While a few wrinkles or lines can be annoying, jowls tend to be …

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A Facelift Recovery Timeline: Days 1 to 30

One of the many factors people weigh as they decide whether to get a facelift is what they should expect during the recovery. Interestingly, many patients say the experience is much more tolerable than they imagined. As a facelift expert, double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Keith Ladner has performed thousands of facial rejuvenation procedures. …

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Should You Get a Facelift or a Neck Lift?

If you're taking a selfie, what's the one facial feature that tends to draw unwanted attention? For most people, it's the neck. Loose neck skin and vertical neck bands—the dreaded "turkey neck"—seem magnified by those photos taken at arm's length with a smartphone. My patients often ask if they need a neck lift or facelift. …

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