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Which Facelift is Right For You?

You’re convinced that your face does not reflect the vitality and energy you have, and a facelift is the best solution to helping you restore a more youthful appearance and boosting your self-confidence. But how do you know which facelift procedure is right for you? There are several types of facelift procedures because every face Continue Reading >>

Most Common Facial Plastic Surgeries

As a facial plastic surgeon in Charlotte, I commonly get asked two questions: What are the most common facial plastic surgery procedures you perform? What are the most common facial plastic surgery procedures performed in the United States? My practice is specialized to focus only on surgeries of the face and neck, and I perform a Continue Reading >>

Treatments For The Eyes

Wouldn’t it be fantastic to wake up with radiant, glowing eyes instead of looking tired and bleary-eyed with dark circles to match? But because of sleep deprivation, late-night partying, or simply because of aging, achieving the goal of waking up fresh-faced with bright, youthful-looking eyes seems to be more of a challenge. Hello, wrinkles and Continue Reading >>

What is Blepharoplasty?

Have you noticed your upper eyelids starting to droop as you age? Do you struggle with excess fat pockets under the eyes making you look tired? Is skin laxity around the eyes actually starting to impair your vision? Fortunately, there is a solution to these issues. In a procedure known as a blepharoplasty, or eye lift, Continue Reading >>

Time for an Eyelift?

Our eyes can make us look vibrant, alert, and youthful. Unfortunately, the eyes are one of the first areas that begin to show signs of aging. The eyes are a central feature in expressing our non-verbal communication. If the eyes appear sad or tired, people may infer that you feel that way even if you Continue Reading >>

Is Blepharoplasty Right For You?

We’ve all had someone come up to us and ask, “Are you OK? You look tired!” at some point or another. For some, though, that is a daily occurrence. For people suffering from loose, baggy skin around the eyes, it is nearly impossible to look well rested. If you always look tired and no amount Continue Reading >>

Non-Surgical Eye Lift At Carolina Facial Plastics

Did you know that one of the earliest areas on our face to show signs of aging is our eyes? Think of it this way—when we’re young, our face is round, full of volume and shaped like a smooth grape. As we age, our faces lose volume that contribute to sagging skin, wrinkles, and hallows. Continue Reading >>

Top Plastic Surgery Procedures For Men & Women in 2012

As a facial plastic surgeon in Charlotte, I have the opportunity to help many people achieve an aesthetic goal that they’ve been wanting for quite some time. Over the years, plastic surgery trends change based on several different factors, including new minimally invasive techniques and certain media attention. With a new year just around the Continue Reading >>

Unique Considerations for an Upper Blepharoplasty or Eyelid Lift in Males

The eyes are one of the first areas on the face that begin to show signs of aging. The eyes are central in our non-verbal communication and tired aged eyes can create a discord on how we feel on the inside (young and energetic) and how we look on the outside (aged and tired). As Continue Reading >>

Thin Skin

The skin around the eyes is extremely delicate. Thinner than other areas, such as the cheeks and chin, it is also subject to stretching in various directions when you rub your eyes, wink, smile or carelessly smear on moisturizer. Perhaps its thinness, combined with these daily “assaults,” contributes to the periorbital skin (skin around the Continue Reading >>