A recent article noted that the number of patients undergoing chin implants is steadily increasing. This trend is expected to continue as a physician recently confirmed that classic beauty Marilyn Monroe had a chin implant. As a Charlotte facial plastic surgeon, I have seen an increase in male and female patients undergoing chin augmentation. What Continue Reading >>
Is Video Chatting Leading To More Facial Plastic Surgery?
In an age where technology continues to rapidly advance, so does the role that it plays in our lives. With the rise of Facebook, Twitter, and Skype, people are constantly viewing photos and videos of themselves on an everyday basis. While evaluating our appearances in these mediums, people are able to see themselves from multiple Continue Reading >>
The Truth Behind Men & Beards
Since the beginning of time, hairstyles and fashions have come and gone. While some have faded and transformed, one seems to linger: the beard. From Abraham Lincoln to Brad Pitt, beards come in all shapes and sizes, but what is their purpose? In light of No-Shave November, we at Carolina Facial Plastics in Charlotte wanted to delve Continue Reading >>
Man Undergoes Over 90 Plastic Surgeries and Spends Over $100,000 Dollars–Is He the Real Life Ken?
I am going to start this blog with an embarrassing fact; I used to play with Ken and Barbie dolls as a child. It was not my favorite toy (GI Joe), but I do remember going over to my friends house and playing with them. Even at that young age, I never wanted to look like Ken. Continue Reading >>
Why Do People Get Chin Implants/Augmentation and What is the Most Affordable Option?
When I look at a face, I believe one of the best compliments I can offer to describe it is harmonious. There is not a single shape of a nose, eye, or chin that is beautiful, but the combination of all of the facial features together creates beauty. The chin is just one piece of the puzzle. When examining the face, I Continue Reading >>