Last month we took a look at the importance of the eyes, the focus of attention, and the so called “window to the soul” that results in so much attention placed on the appearance of the eyes both by makeup[...]
At Douglas M. Stevens, MD, our staff cares about our patients and the community. This includes the communities that have helped shape the people and professionals we have become. Practice founder, Dr. Stevens graduated from MIT prior to earning his[...]
The eyes are the focus of attention, the so-called “windows to the soul.” When the eyes are bright and open, they add a youthful, energetic look to the overall appearance. That is why so much concentration is placed on the[...]
Many fillers, lasers, and skin treatments are typically performed in the office, while surgical procedures have generally been performed in the operating room – until now! Although anesthesia techniques and safety have improved greatly over the years, there is always[...]
In the modern facial plastics practice there are many procedures to rejuvenate the face. However, when the time comes there is nothing that can rejuvenate the face and neck like a face and neck lift. Typically it is the excess[...]
If the grooves from the side of your nose or the corner of your mouth are too deep or if your lips are getting smaller as you get older there is a solution. Fillers used for cosmetic purposes such as[...]
When you hear of “liquid lifts” this often refers to the use of Sculptra® which is used to regain youthful volume to the face while improving the appearance of skin and providing some lift. Sculptra® is different from typical “fillers”[...]
After receiving many requests from patients for a local anesthesia facelift, I wanted to develop a procedure that would meet their needs and desires. With a more comfortable experience as well as optimal results in mind, Active Lift® was born.[...]
While the safety of anesthesia has increased over the past 40 years there are still some inherent risks and expenses associated with its use. Fortunately, the ability to perform facial plastic surgical procedures under local anesthesia has gained momentum over[...]
Cosmetic surgery is different from other surgeries because it represents a choice – often one that people have been thinking about for months or years before they take action. The setting sets the tone for the procedure and the beginning[...]
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