Facelift patients often worry their skin will look pulled too tight as a result of plastic surgery. Dr. Daniel Man explains how a unique surgical technique can create more natural results in this video interview. Read the full story

I was wondering if a rhinoplasty to correct a deviated septum would be covered completely or partially under insurance (PPO)? Thank you.

Brow lifts don’t have to leave patients with a permanently surprised look. While there are many types of procedures available, a recent study concludes that one particular operation offers the best results. Read the full story

Facelift without surgery? Ulthera’s new technology is now FDA approved and treating the early signs of aging with no scars or downtime. Dr. DiBernardo explains in this video. Read the full story

Cheek and neck lifts can deliver the results of a total facelift — without the “wind tunnel” look. Dr. Richard Rand discusses the procedure, video plays below. Read the full story

Rhinoplasty can have a dramatic effect on a person’s appearance, because the nose is central to the face. When done well, a rhinoplasty procedure can balanced the proportions in the face and boost the patient’s self-confidence. In this interview from the 2009 Aesthetic Meeting, board certified plastic surgeon and rhinoplasty expert Dr. Geoffrey Keyes explains new approaches to nasal surgery, including the open and closed techniques, and the growing trend of ethnic rhinoplasty. He also addresses key points that patients should consider to get the best possible results from a rhinoplasty procedure. Read the full story

Rhinoplasty is not limited to cosmetic surgery — it can also be used to correct medical conditions, such as a deviated septum. Dr. Jack Gunter, a leading expert in nasal surgery who is double board certified in plastic surgery and otolaryngology, illustrates the benefits of rhinoplasty to improve a patient’s ability to breathe, as well as the appearance of the face. Read the full story

Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) can be used to correct hollows around the eyes, loose skin, and fine lines and wrinkles. Now, new surgical techniques are enabling doctors to make these improvements without giving patients a “pulled” look, but instead achieving a natural effect where patients look youthful and rested. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Brett Snyder explains several new trends in lower eyelid surgery in this interview from the 2009 Aesthetic Meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and what doctors have learned about facial aging. Read the full story

Learn about new ways of approaching ethnic rhinoplasty, one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures in the U.S. among Hispanics, Asians and African Americans Read the full story

Chin augmentation, which is achieved through a surgical procedure called mentoplasty, or chin surgery, is used to build a larger chin and thereby create a better profile for the patient. Surgical implants are commonly used in chin augmentation. The idea is to have the underlying structure of the patient’s face altered for aesthetic purposes. Chin augmentation is often performed with a rhinoplasty to balance the proportions of the face. Read the full story