Answering frequently asked questions about blepharoplasty What is a blepharoplasty surgery ? Blepharoplasty, commonly called the eyelid lift, is a procedure intended to remove excess skin and fat from the upper and lower eyelids to rejuvenate the eyes area. Over time, skin in the upper eyelid tends to sag under the effect of tissue [...]
The request for cosmetic surgery to treat the arms and hands continues to grow, which can be explained by the need to wear short-sleeves or sleeveless tops when summer heat arrives. The flabby appearance of the inner side of the arms can become a significant problem causing self-image and confidence issues, which motivates patients to seek [...]
The eyelids are often one of the first areas of the face to show aging signs. This can be explained by the thinness of the skin in this region. If you pinch your skin in different locations of your face, you will see that eyelid skin is thinner than elsewhere, which causes it to age faster [...]
Treating dark circles with hyaluronic acid is a very common procedure in the field of aesthetic medicine to rejuvenate the eyes area. This area is very delicate and complex, which is why patients should always choose an experienced practitioner. Treating circles around the eyes with HA injections How do dark circles develop ? Young [...]
Rhinoplasty is a cosmetic surgery intended to correct nose defects and imperfections (nasal humps, droopy nasal tip. In order to limit surgery related risks and maximize the outcome, several requirements must be met, including stopping smoking. Do I have to stop smoking before and after nose surgery ? Smoking before nose surgery : what [...]
Correcting chin defects with a non-invasive or surgical treatment Receding chin The receding chin is too far back, or lacks projections, compared to the rest of the face. Typically, the neck is not well defined since facial roundness is poorly delimited. The receding chin also results in a double chin appearance. This causes a [...]
Skin is made of 3 layers : the epidermis, which is the layer you can see and touch, the dermis and the hypodermis. These layers are made of different types of cells (secretory cells), elastin and collagen fibers. Skin aging results from diminished cell activity and cell renewal, less fiber production and increased sensitivity to external [...]
Frown lines are the wrinkles located between the eyebrow, at the root of the nose. Frown lines are expression wrinkles resulting from our many facial expressions. This type of wrinkles also includes crow's feet and forehead wrinkles which are deep wrinkles. Those wrinkles are a priority when it comes to facial rejuvenation, with non-invasive or surgical [...]
Breast ptosis is the medical term used to describe breast sagging. In a normal breast, projection of the breast and nipple goes above the inframammary fold. In a breast affected by ptosis, projection of the breast and nipple stays under the level of the inframammary fold. One of the main components holding the breasts is skin. [...]
Is liposuction efficient against love handles ? For over 40 years now, liposuction has been one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries. This procedure is the gold standard to remove unwanted and persistant fat deposits that do not respond to exercise and diet. Areas of fat are made of two fat layers. The deep [...]
