Cosmetic Surgery

Do you feel like your eyes are showing signs of aging, but you're unsure if you need upper or lower eyelid surgery? Eyelid surgery can dramatically rejuvenate your appearance. But which procedure is right for you—upper, lower, or both?[...]

Before going to your plastic surgery consultation appointment, you might be feeling a little nervous. You might not know what to expect, and you might be worried that your plastic surgeon won’t understand your needs. Consultation appointments are meant to[...]

Men traditionally make up about 15-20% of cosmetic practices. Certainly less than women, but men represent a growing and important part of our practice. Let’s face it – women are looking good and we have to stay up with them![...]

Valentine’s Day is here. Traditionally, it is a day when people give their loved ones gifts and express their fondness for one another. However, this Valentine’s Day, why not treat yourself as well? While you may not have time to[...]

This is a particularly tough question to answer without going into a bit of detail. Still, there are many people out there who have this question. The shorter answer is that it really depends on a case-by-case basis and the[...]

Most of us have them and all of us wish we didn’t… acne scars. Acne scars can affect one’s life from an early age.  The scars can consist of damage and tethering of the skin to the deeper, underlying subcutaneous[...]

At Douglas Stevens, MD, the initial patient consultation is extremely important.  During our consultation, we take a thorough look at the areas our patients are unhappy with. Our recommended treatments and options available to them are then discussed. The consultation[...]

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[...]

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[...]