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How Long Does a Mini Facelift Last?

Contents1 Setting Expectations2 Timeline Is Not the Only Factor3 Take Care of the Skin4 Meet with Dr. Ahn Setting Expectations Dr. Ahn performs mini facelift on patients who are primarily bothered by the emerging appearance of jowls (sagging skin beneath the chin and jawline). He uses discreet incisions to tighten […]

Contents1 To Look Younger2 To Look Better Rested3 To Have a More Approachable Face4 To Increase the Field of Vision5 For Subtle Rejuvenation6 Consult with Dr. Ahn To Look Younger Unsurprisingly, the leading reason that patients seek an upper blepharoplasty is to rejuvenate the face. The eyes are one of […]

What Causes Platysmal Bands While genetics can accelerate the rate at which platysmal bands appear on your neck, the main culprit for these muscles becoming more noticeable is aging. When we are younger the bands are fused together. Over time, they separate and fall forward. This is why the vertical […]

Patients view fat transfer as more natural than other procedures since it utilizes their own fat cells to enhance their faces. They are further pleased to learn that fat grafting is permanent. While not all fat cells survive the transfer, those that do should remain indefinitely, particularly if the patient […]

Choosing a Brow Lift or Botox for a Forehead Upgrade

Contents1 Botox2 Brow Lift3 Deciding Between These Procedures4 Meet Dr. Ahn Botox Botox is an injectable botulinum toxin that has been approved by the FDA to treat forehead wrinkles. The toxin relaxes or “freezes” the forehead muscles so that they do not move with facial expressions. Once the muscles have […]

Contents1 Avoid Direct Sunlight2 Keep Your Head Elevated3 Moisturize4 Select a Superior Surgeon Avoid Direct Sunlight Every plastic surgery patient hopes that their scars will fade. Unfortunately, surgical scars that are exposed to ultraviolet rays become darker and thicker. It is imperative that facelift patients stay out of the sun, […]

Contents1 Can You Explain the Difference Between an Upper and a Lower Blepharoplasty?2 Can You Show Me Pictures of Your Previous Blepharoplasty Surgeries?3 What Changes Can You Achieve with a Blepharoplasty?4 What Kind of Scarring Do You Expect I Will Have?5 Dr. Ahn Is Prepared to Answer All of Your […]

When Is the Best Time to Get a Neck Lift?

Contents1 The “Optimal” Age2 What Matters Most Is How You Feel3 For Those Who Do Feel Inclined to Wait…4 Schedule a Consultation The “Optimal” Age Most patients seek a neck lift between the ages of 35 and 60, although Dr. Ahn has performed the surgery on younger and older patients […]

Contents1 Loss of Volume2 Skin Gets Less Firm and Tight3 Wrinkles and Lines Set In4 Nasal Tip Droops5 Ears Get Larger6 If You Are Unhappy with These Changes, You Can Do Something about It Loss of Volume The number one trait that distinguishes a young face from an old one […]

Due to his expertise in all facial cosmetic procedures, Dr. Ahn is especially popular among patients who want to pair a brow lift with another plastic surgery. In this blog, he explains which procedures patients want paired with a brow lift — and why: Facelift A facelift is one of the most […]