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The differences between facelifts in men and women are few, which surprises many. After all, men and women share facial anatomy. Furthermore, the different anatomic features are a matter of degree rather than of kind when a surgeon encounters them during a procedure. In other words, many men display more traditionally "female" tissue qualities, and many women display more traditionally "male"...
Patients who come to Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery are frequently concerned about sudden changes to their face after menopause. They feel their facial skin has become thinner, more wrinkled, and sagging within a year or two of experiencing their first symptoms, which are usually hot flashes. The negative effects on someone's self-image and, therefore, self-confidence with these changes are...
I try to follow the advice I give to my school-age children. When I explain how flashy, seductive advertising between their favorite shows is designed to capture their attention and encourage them to ask us parents to buy the products on offer, they look at me incredulously. They cannot imagine not taking whatever product is being marketed to them so effectively at face value. I implore them to...
A Philosophy on Avoiding "Surgery-Like" or "Surgery-Lite" Results I see many patients in consultation seeking guidance on which treatments may be beneficial, either to delay the need for cosmetic facial surgery or to make more refined, incremental improvements until the time comes for surgery. It is important to understand that each surgeon has a unique experience and knowledge. Therefore,...
As I have written about previously, the extended deep plane facelift has gradually become a gold-standard technique in facelift surgery. Importantly, the technique was not developed in isolation. Instead, the extended deep plane facelift is an improvement on deep plane facelift surgery which was, itself, first published over thirty years ago (1). The evolution of facelift surgery has been one of...
Media coverage suggests there is a recent trend among actors presenting with newly hollowed cheeks. While pure speculation, many of these individuals may have undergone surgery to remove their buccal fat. Whether they underwent buccal fat removal surgery or not, they often appear unnatural and gaunt. Buccal Fat Removal Side Effects: Why Some Results Look Hollow The appearance of hollow cheeks is...
An optimal recovery from facelift surgery involves caring for both the mind and the body. Moreover, facelift recovery starts before the day of surgery. The following are five facelift recovery mistakes and how to avoid them at Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery in Cincinnati, Ohio. Facelift Recovery Starts Before Surgery Continuing the use of substances that can increase the risk of bleeding during...
Most have seen it, even if they have struggled to describe what is so often uncanny about it. Commonly referred to as "pillow face," it is the swollen and distorted appearance of the face due to the placement of too much filler, usually in the wrong location(s). Pillow face consists of: Overfilled, swollen upper cheeks near the junction with the lower eyelids, which can lead to the appearance...
The history of facelifts is greater than one hundred years. Many facelift techniques have been developed. Some techniques have become widely adopted. Other techniques have fallen out of favor and been forgotten. Those procedures that have endured reflect improvements in our understanding of facial anatomy. History of Facelift Surgery: Overall Trends The overall trend has been: An increase in the...
Dr. Jeffrey Harmon Learn More About Our Deep Plane Facelift Schedule a Consultation The most natural, longest-lasting approach to a facelift is the deep plane facelift. The extended deep plane facelift offers a variety of benefits that other facelift procedures simply cannot provide. Keep reading to learn more, and schedule a consultation at Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery in Cincinnati. Restores...
