In his famous Fables, Greek storyteller, Aesop, wisely said, “Appearances are often deceiving.” This is true in the present day when we talk ourselves into expecting that looking good on the outside will solve all the problems we have on the inside. Plastic surgery is a wonderful tool, but it needs to be chosen with… – Read More –
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Picking the Right Facial Procedure for Your Needs
Many patients of all ages desire to look and feel younger. Unfortunately, even the most rigorous at-home facial treatments are no match against some superficial signs of aging like wrinkles, fine lines, and sun damage. Aging skin may require some lifting or enhancement surgeries to improve the face. Fortunately, Dr. Baker offers a wide variety… – Read More –
How a Neck Lift Can Transform Your Facial Appearance
Facial skin begins to lose its firmness as we age, resulting in sagging skin along the jawline. Other factors can also age us, including our environment, gravity, heredity, and stress. Although exercising can tighten lax muscles on the body, neither diet nor exercise can fully correct loose skin and muscles on the neck. Regardless of… – Read More –
Can Rhinoplasty Affect Taste and Smell?
Many people who are unhappy with the appearance of their nose look into plastic surgery and undergo rhinoplasty. Although rhinoplasty can provide you with a new and aesthetically pleasing nose, some patients may experience a loss of taste or smell after their surgery. This may sound scary, but there is no need to worry, as… – Read More –
Eliminating Excess Skin After Weight Loss
Massive weight loss is a huge reward in itself and can significantly boost a person’s self-esteem, confidence, and body image. However, excess skin can serve as an unwanted reminder of previous struggles and can interfere with your appreciation of your new figure. Significant skin laxity can also cause physical discomfort and embarrassment in social situations…. – Read More –
Implant Sizes, Shapes, and Materials
Being unhappy with the size or shape of your breasts can lead to feelings of dissatisfaction and embarrassment. Natural breasts can begin to appear deflated and flat, which is undesirable for many women. Patients who undergo breast augmentation can achieve a new, sexy appearance for their breasts. With various size, shape, and material options, it… – Read More –
Can a Facelift Look Natural?
One of the biggest hang-ups that many people have about facelift surgery is that they worry the results will not look natural. This is certainly an understandable fear. It wouldn’t take long on the internet to find lists and images of “plastic surgery fails.” While there is no denying that some undesirable and unnatural results… – Read More –
Combo Facelifts
In the past, facelifts were for old folks, but times have changed. Today, patients come in at younger ages hoping to delay visible aging so that they never look “old”. They start with skin care, then gradually add BOTOX® Cosmetic and the occasional filler. Later, when non-surgical treatments alone no longer suffice in maintaining the… – Read More –
Bigger Isn’t Always Better: Are Large Implants Over?
Over the years, breast implant removal surgery has been seen as a procedure to improve the appearance of implants that are 10 to 15 years old. However, as the ideal body image changes, we are seeing more women choose to undergo implant removal surgery to create a better-shaped breast appearance. If you’ve been one of… – Read More –