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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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 …
Read MoreWhen you look at our gallery of facial plastic surgery before and after photos, you’ll notice that very few patients undergo just a single procedure. That’s because double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Keith Ladner understands that combining facial rejuvenation procedures for his Denver patients creates an overall naturally refreshed appearance that they appreciate. Women …
Read MoreFor many women and men, loose neck skin tops the list of concerns when it comes to signs of aging. Lax skin, jowls, and vertical neck bands—often called a turkey neck—camouflage angular jawlines and well-defined chins that give the face a youthful appearance. People with those concerns can benefit from a neck lift at our …
Read MoreOne 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. …
Read MoreIf 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. …
Read MoreIn 2006, writer Nora Ephron published a collection of short stories titled I Feel Bad About My Neck, which included an essay lamenting the sagginess of her neck skin. The collection was a bestseller in part because her self-consciousness is shared by women (and men!) who believe their necks make them appear older than they …
Read MoreDuring the pandemic, people are using video call platforms such as Zoom to work from home and connect socially with family and friends. These up close and personal meetings are leading many people to analyze their facial features more than ever—and they're deciding to fix the issues that make them self-conscious. Whether it's BOTOX®, a facelift, …
Read MoreWhat Is the Difference Between a Facelift, Neck Lift, and Mini Lift? If you’ve been looking into having facial plastic surgery, you know there are many different procedures to choose from. Each one has its benefits, so it’s important to know what to expect from each so that you get the results you’re looking for. …
Read MoreAs we age, our skin begins to lose elasticity, causing it to sag and wrinkle. Due to environmental and other factors, some people also begin to experience crow’s feet and frown lines they want to change. That’s where facial plastic surgery comes in. Facial plastic surgery is a way to improve the quality of your …
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