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Making the decision to undergo rhinoplasty, whether for cosmetic reasons, functional improvement, or both, is a significant step. Choosing the right surgeon is one of the most important decisions you'll make, so it's essential to understand the procedure, recovery, and what to look for during your consultation.

What Is Rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure that changes the structure of the nose to improve its appearance, function, or both. It is often performed alongside a septoplasty to improve breathing by correcting a deviated septum.

In addition to improving airflow, rhinoplasty can address traumatic injuries, congenital conditions such as ...

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Weight Loss Success—But an Unexpected Change

If you've started your weight-loss journey, congratulations! Whether you're using lifestyle changes alone or incorporating a GLP-1 medication such as Ozempic®, Wegovy®, or Mounjaro®, losing weight is a significant accomplishment.

You've probably heard the saying, 'You can't choose where you lose fat.' Unfortunately, that also applies to your face. While many people are thrilled with their weight-loss results, some notice their face appears older, more tired, or less full than it did before treatment. This increasingly common concern has become known as 'Ozempic Face.'

Although the term isn't ...

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Upper eyelid blepharoplasty is a popular cosmetic procedure designed to improve the appearance of the upper eyelids by removing excess skin, fat, and muscle. It can enhance vision and create a more youthful, refreshed look.

What Is Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty?

This surgical procedure focuses on correcting droopy or sagging upper eyelids that may impair vision or contribute to a tired appearance. Frequently clients will complain of makeup smearing or an inability to wear make up or eyeliner due to smudging.

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Microneedling with SkinPen is a minimally invasive cosmetic treatment designed to improve the appearance of the skin by stimulating natural collagen production. This innovative procedure has gained popularity for its ability to reduce fine lines, acne scars, and overall skin texture with minimal downtime.

What Is SkinPen Microneedling?

SkinPen is an FDA-cleared microneedling device that uses tiny, controlled needles to create micro-injuries in the skin. These micro-injuries trigger the body’s natural healing response, leading to increased collagen and elastin production. Over time, this process helps the skin appear smoother, firmer, and more youthful.

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Can Fillers or Fat Transfer Restore Facial Volume?

Yes, both dermal fillers and fat transfer can restore facial volume and reduce signs of aging. As we age, we lose bone structure and fat, leading to sagging and hollow areas. While both treatments enhance contours and create a more youthful look, they differ in how they work, how long they last, and the overall experience.

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What can I do to improve my scars?

Behind every scar is a story. For some, a scar can rekindle happy memories, such as a C-section scar or happy childhood memory of playing outside. For others, a scar can be a source of pain, both physical as well as mental. Regardless of your motivation there are lots of options to improve the quality, texture, color, visibility and even functional-limitations of your scars!

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Reviewing trends/recommendations for aging face procedures

I get this question ALL.THE.TIME. When is too young to consider a face lift? When should I start considering a face/neck lift? Sadly, the answer isn't very straight-forward, but let's try to make some sense of it.

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Chin and Jawline Enhancement

Overall, we are seeing a trend towards more subtle, naturally-enhanced facial features. These facial features should all work harmoniously with each other to create a proportional, balanced appearance.

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Best Facial Plastic Options for Each Decade

Whether you are in your early 20's or enjoying your Retirement Era, there are facial aesthetic options for each decade of life! Please understand that these are general recommendations, which may vary based on sun-exposure, genetics and lifestyle. read more

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What you need to know

Known as the windows into our soul, our eyes are our most defining facial feature. Most procedures, such as rhinoplasty, browlifting, even fillers, are geared towards drawing attention to our eyes. But what options are available when the skin around the eyes, namely the upper lid skin, is droopy? Excess skin and wrinkling of the upper eyelid skin can cause a tired, aged appearance and in extreme cases, can even impact your visual field!

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Enhancing your natural beauty through YOU!

Perhaps you have heard of PRF or vampire facials? So what exactly is PRF? PRF or Platelet-rich-fibrin, is a concentrated mix of your own platelets, white blood cells, stem cells, growth factors and fibrin. All of these components serve to promote wound healing, tissue regeneration, and collagen production, which in the aesthetic field is used for hair restoration, improvement in wrinkles and even as fillers!

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What To Do When Non-Surgical Procedures Aren't Cutting It?

Many of us want to look refreshed and more youthful and have exhausted so many options such as neurotoxins, fillers, lasers and other devices. But what do you do when all of the minimally-invasive options have failed?

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Microneedling and SkinPen

Are you looking for a refresh for your face and neck? The New Year is a great time to commit to yourself and your self-care journey! I LOVE microneedling, specifically SkinPen, to give my skin a refreshed, glowy look! If you are looking for an overall improvement in texture, fine lines and wrinkles, improved skin tone and a glow-up look, SkinPen microneedling is a fantastic option!

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Treatment options for undereye concerns

Are you tired of being asked, “You look tired, did you get sleep?” despite feeling well-rested? Often times, our eyes and the area around our eyes makes us look more aged or tired than what we are. read more

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Factors that impact the longevity of your Botox treatment.

Botox is the trade-name for onabotulinumtoxin A. It is one of the many brands of neurotoxins, all of which use purified protein from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum to cause muscle weakness or paralysis. The neurotoxins are injected into the desired muscle to cause either a weakening or a paralysis of the muscle activity.

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Frequent cosmetic procedures tailored to male client

Us Ladies all know the importance of self-care and maintenance, but what about the men? Men need and deserve self-care too, but there is often a stigma about men receiving self-care or self-improvement. At Metro ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery, we have customized treatments designed with the male client in mind. So what are common procedures being requested by men that we offer?

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Is Rhinoplasty right for me?

Rhinoplasty, or nose job, is a reshaping of the nose to improve either aesthetic appearance, function or both! A thorough evaluation in office is needed to understand your goals and to develop a treatment plan, which may include optimizing your medical treatments. Medical grade photography is performed and a collaborative discussion continues to develop your ideal treatment plan!

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