In both the United States and Canada, chin implants are becoming the most popular plastic surgery trend. Between 2010 and 2011, the spike in popularity of the procedure was 71%. The meteoric rise of chin implants may have to do with social media and video technology. Since video chatting has become normal, more and more people are becoming more aware of their chin and jawline.
Correcting a Receding Chin
The chin is an important part of a person’s profile, and both women and men can be self-conscious of their receding chins. When people look in the mirror, they tend to notice their […]
If you are considering undergoing a rhinoplasty, then you probably want to know how long it takes to recover, right? This is probably one of the most frequently asked questions by patients and for good reason. It helps to know how long you will be out of commission and it also helps to know in which activities you can and cannot participate.
Below, we will go over how long your recovery will take and also provide you with some tips to help you get through it.
How Long Until Recovery?
Typically, you are healed within six weeks, but it can take more time […]
There are several important considerations to make before deciding to work with any medical professional, and plastic surgeons are no exception. First and foremost, you should have no trouble whatsoever when attempting to confirm their qualifications, educational background, certifications, and other important documentation that proves that they’re as great as they say they are—it’s also a good indicator of experience. However, it’s also important that you get along, which we’ll examine in more detail in a moment. Blepharoplasty is an effective plastic surgery and you’ll have a much smoother experience by choosing to work with the right surgeon—let’s discover how […]
While chin augmentation, technically known as genioplasty, is designed to improve the chin for a more balanced profile, our craniofacial plastic surgeon has found that for some patients, another benefit also exists: it can rejuvenate the neck and jawline.A neck lift or face lift is recommended for addressing tissue laxity in the area of the neck and lower face. This cosmetic surgical procedure repositions and removes excess skin and fat while also tightening lax muscles. The degree of laxity and droop of facial soft tissues is related to aging, sun exposure, smoking and genetics. A major determinant of the extent […]
A weak, misshapen, or disproportionate chin can affect your overall facial contour. Genioplasty, also known as chin augmentation, can recontour your chin to achieve total facial harmony.
General Information about Chin and Cheek Implants
Sliding Genioplasty vs. Facial Implants
Rhinoplasty and Genioplasty May Achieve Best Results
Genioplasty Can Improve an Aging Neck and Jawline
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Facial and neck liposuction is a popular procedure due to its ability to provide more natural-looking results than facelifts. For suitable patients, it can lead to fewer scars, carries less risk, and has a faster recovery period.Despite the many advantages of liposuction, some patients may not be suitable for the procedure. In cases where an individual presents larger neck skin folds and minimal subcutaneous fat, a facelift may be more appropriate.
Even though the procedure is usually referred to as “facial and neck liposuction,” we actually target other areas of the face when performing the surgery. These include regions such as […]
One of the most important factors in how a plastic surgeon might help you formulate your aesthetic goals during your initial consultation for a facelift surgery is a concept known as the Golden Ratio, which might also be called the Divine Proportion. While this all sounds very fancy and a bit nebulous or dreamy, it’s actually a standard of beauty which has its foundation in math and science.
If you’ve ever seen paintings or sculptures—particularly from the classical eras—and thought to yourself, “They look so beautiful!” that’s probably because the artist was following the rules of the Golden Ratio, a mathematical […]
Eyelid surgery, usually known as eyelid surgery, can offer patients a number of benefits to vastly improve their appearance. Many patients have reported the procedure as having age defying results for the area around their eyes—but it’s important to know that this procedure isn’t strictly for cosmetic purposes in all cases. When blepharoplasty is for elective, aesthetic purposes, it’s called cosmetic blepharoplasty. In other cases, it may be administered as a medical necessity, especially for patients with ptosis. This is a condition which obstructs the vision. It’s important to understand the difference between each kind of surgery.
For example, a patient […]
There are as many reasons why you may be dissatisfied with your chin as there are people in Toronto. You might have a receding chin that you feel makes you look doughy and unrefined. Perhaps you have an elongated chin that you were teased about when you were a child. We’ll discuss 4 reasons why you might be an ideal candidate for chin augmentation surgery in Toronto.
Receding Chin
Those of you who have a weak, or receding, chin may have always wanted one that projects forwards instead of back. A receding chin can dull your facial features, making them look doughy […]
Once you hit 30 years old, the skin around your eyes becomes more wrinkled, puffy and baggy. You may find that bags develop under your eyes, and become more prominent with every passing year. Take a closer look at the bags under your eyes. Are they your lower eyelids or festoons? Determining which you have makes all the difference when selecting the right treatment to achieve your aesthetic goals.
Festoon VS Undereye BagsUndereye bags: This common aesthetic concern is caused by protrusion or herniation of fat that lies beneath the lower eyelid, something that occurs naturally with age. To make matters […]
