18

Sep

What is a liquid facelift?

It's a scary thought, but every year after age 18 our faces lose collagen and elastin. This causes the skin to become looser. In addition as you lose volume in your cheeks, they begin to appear hollow. Light will form harsher angles on the face, and you look tired! Of cour...

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18

Sep

Getting a Facelift: Is it worth it?

Do you find yourself looking in the mirror and wistfully tracing the march of time across your face? Do you ever find yourself wishing you could turn back the hands of time? If you’ve answered “yes,” then you may benefit from a facelift—especially if you find that Botox, fille...

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18

Sep

The 6 Best Cosmetic Procedures For Your Face

Let's face it. We all want to look our best. When we look good, we feel good, which takes our self-confidence to a whole new level. Fortunately, nobody is perfect. We all have flaws. Whether its acne scars or fine lines—we’d all love to be able to wave a...

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18

Sep

3 Cosmetic Procedures that Effectively Reduce Fat

From melting the fat away to freezing it, doctors now have multiple ways to permanently remove stubborn fat that does not disappear with exercise and dieting alone. These proven treatments have less downtime for patients and, of course, very effective results. Below we break dow...

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18

Sep

An effective and natural looking fix for drooping brows!

Your eyebrows are dramatically important in complementing your eyes; unfortunately, they can be among the first parts of the face to show signs of aging. Typically the upper half of the face ages 8-10 years earlier than the lower half. Women and men will notice changes in their...

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18

Sep

Facelift Recovery: How to make it more comfortable.

So you decided to have a facelift? For some people, the decision to have cosmetic surgery is an easy one. For others it may involve much more personal reflection, but in either case, there are a number of things that you can do before the surgery to make your recovery go smoot...

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18

Sep

Plastic surgery for men. Is it right for you?

In a world that increasingly values youth and vitality, men are seeking plastic surgery at rates we've never seen before. According to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the number of cosmetic procedures for men in the United States has in...

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18

Sep

Amy’s Story – Mini Facelift and Neck Lift Recovery One Year Later

The ideal candidate for a mini facelift and neck lift is a healthy patient between 40 and 65 who would like to correct jawline troubles, such as sagging jowls, and who is unhappy with his or her neck angle. Dr. Ahn’s approach to a mini lift emphasizes short, discrete curved in...

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18

Sep

Amy’s Story – Mini Facelift and Neck Lift Recovery Week 2

In her video blog one week after surgery, she reported mild tenderness and swelling. This week, she continues to progress. She reports some tightness in the face that she can feel softening. She continues to sleep propped up. Amy has returned to work without a hitch. A mini lift...

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18

Sep

Amy’s Story – Mini Facelift and Neck Lift Recovery Week 1

It's been one week since Amy’s mini facelift and neck lift with Dr. Ahn at our cosmetic surgery center, Ahn Point. In the video below, Amy speaks candidly about her experience. She reports experiencing tenderness behind the ear and a swelling in the lower face. Numb...

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18

Sep

Why you should consider Juvéderm dermal fillers with facial surgery

A surgical procedure will do wonders to tighten and lift the skin, but there are a few blemishes even a little nip and tuck can’t quite perfect. Certain areas of the face, especially those affected by volume loss, often benefit from the use of injectables in combination with s...

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18

Sep

Benefits of banking your Botox injections

Doctors have been using Botox Cosmetic for years to successfully treat wrinkles and facial creases. It's a predictable and effective option for addressing irritating facial imperfections. Here at The AWC we use Botox to treat these common complaints of aging:Horizontal f...

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