Posted on December 6, 2024 in Eyelid/Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty, often referred to as eyelid surgery, is a procedure that may help address issues such as sagging skin, puffiness, and drooping around the eyes. Whether considering this procedure for cosmetic reasons or to potentially improve vision, it’s important to understand the entire process—from the initial consultation through to recovery. This guide provides a clear overview of what to expect during the blepharoplasty process. Understanding Blepharoplasty Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that involves the removal or repositioning of excess skin, muscle, and fat from the eyelids. It can be performed ...
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Posted on August 21, 2023 in Rhinoplasty
A rhinoplasty is plastic surgery to change the shape of or repair your nose. The purpose is to either improve your breathing or for cosmetic reasons. Most rhinoplasties are performed through nostrils so there are no visible scars left behind. But that depends on the type of procedure and it may require cutting the tissue between your nostrils to do the rhinoplasty. Why get a rhinoplasty? There are many reasons why you may want a rhinoplasty, including to: Change the size of your nose Improve your breathing Correct birth defects ...
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Posted on November 24, 2021 in Cosmetic Surgery, Face, Facelift, Neck Lift, Plastic Surgeons, Plastic Surgery
As you grow older, your skin and facial muscles undergo various changes that make you look old, tired, and upset. The skin on your face starts sagging, leading to nasolabial folds, jowls in the cheeks and jaws, and loose folds of skin and fat. The loss of fat may also lead to a sunken and hollow appearance. This article provides a comprehensive overview of facelift surgery, preparatory guidelines, and the post-treatment recovery process. While everyone eventually undergoes the aging process, the signs of aging can appear earlier due to smoking, ...
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Posted on January 9, 2017 in Neck Lift
You can use all the anti-aging creams, potions and injections for your face to mask the signs of aging but neglecting your aging neck is a dead giveaway of your true age. The aging process is unkind to say the least and as you may be discovering; everything ages. It is not just crow’s feet wrinkles around the eyes that give your age away – age hits in all the wrong places with all the wrong skin associated words – sagging, wrinkly, and loose. To truly freshen up your appearance ...
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Posted on November 4, 2015 in Rhinoplasty
If you’re considering rhinoplasty (also known as a nose job), a big question you may have is how much the procedure will cost. Since several factors can influence this number, you will need to consult with a plastic surgeon to obtain a more accurate estimate of your potential cost. When you come to Pure Aesthetics for a surgical consultation, Dr Steve Merten will perform a physical examination and listen to what you hope to achieve through surgery to determine how much you can expect to pay. In general, the out-of-pocket ...
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Posted on July 14, 2014 in Rhinoplasty
Following the second post in his rhinoplasty blog series, “The Importance of Having Realistic Expectations for Rhinoplasty,” Dr Steve Merten details his approach to providing a balanced rhinoplasty outcome in the blog entry below. My philosophy for rhinoplasty is that any obstructions or structural defects should be corrected, while the appearance of the nose should complement the face and fit harmoniously with the rest of the facial features. The surgery should be tailored for each individual patient, depending on the specific concerns and other factors involved in the case. Patients ...
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Posted on June 7, 2013 in Body, Cosmetic Surgery, Face, Non-surgical Treatments
A plastic surgery addiction is a real possibility, and some individuals actually suffer from this problem. Cosmetic procedures and plastic surgery techniques make many changes in appearance possible, and these help a large number of people improve their appearances and their confidence levels. If you have psychological issues or you are trying to attain a perfect figure and appearance then you may be disappointed no matter how well these treatments may turn out. Our Plastic Surgeon in Sydney, Dr Steve Merten is aware of the plastic surgery addiction problem, and he ...
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Posted on March 22, 2013 in Face, Prominent Ear Surgery
“Bat ears” is a common deformity of the ears, and is usually a hereditary problem that is passed on through generations. This type of deformity usually has two features. The first way in which the ears may appear deformed is when they protrude away from the face, thus appearing overly large, instead of being held closer to the face for a framed physique. The other way in which ears may appear deformed is when the natural curl found on the outermost part of the ear is reduced or not present. ...
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Posted on June 27, 2012 in Face
Necklift The earliest signs of the ageing face appear in the neck. The platysma muscle (you can see this in the mirror if you clench your teeth hard) begins to lose tone and stretch. Eventually, thick muscle bands formed by the separated edges of these muscles are visible. Over time, both the skin and fat of the neck become looser and obscure the natural lines that separate the chin from the neck. In addition, loose skin and fat that once sat over the mid facial area begins to accumulate on ...
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