southwest florida facial plastic surgery

In July, our entire office went to the 2014 Vegas Cosmetic Meeting held at the Bellagio resort. It was an excellent meeting with representatives from the specialties of dermatology, plastic surgery, oculoplastic surgery and facial plastic surgery. Everyone shared their[...]

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[...]

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[...]