Most people, as they get older, develop a redundancy of eyelid skin that may produce hooding in the upper lids and wrinkles in the lower. In addition, the fat that normally surrounds and cushions the eyeball can bulge as the retaining tissues become lax, producing 'fat pads' in both the upper and lower eyelids.

It may sound like something out of a science fiction novel, but in the world of modern medicine laser surgery is becoming a popular and powerful choice for dealing with a number of different medical conditions. Some of the most cutting edge uses of lasers and focused light are for the treatment of acne.

Surgery to change the shape of the nose for aesthetic reasons has been performed routinely for almost 100 years. Presently it is one of the most popular aesthetic surgery procedures in the United States. Although most of the patients are young, there are no contraindications based on age.

Rhinoplasty is a delicate operation, and requires careful planning and meticulous technique. Your end result will depend on the experience and skill of your surgeon. It is important to examine multiple before and after photos, from multiple angles, to evaluate your surgeon and to determine the type of result you are likely to obtain.

In many cases the rhinoplasty procedure can be performed with no external incisions. If the nose requires advanced tip sculpting, or reconstruction of the middle third of the nose, you may be a candidate for "Open Rhinoplasty." The open approach involves making a short incision along the bottom part of the nose which allows direct visualization of the nasal components.

Liposuction or Suction-Assisted Lipectomy (SAL) is a generic term for the removal of fat utilizing a vacuum that creates negative pressure applied through a cannula.

Keloids can sometimes become a significant problem and may be very difficult to treat. They can result in cauliflower-like over-growths of skin and are quite prone and often recur even if removed by the most careful surgeon.

Z-plasty describes the specialized surgical procedure used to relieve tightened scars or contractures. Small incisions are made along the length of the scar in a pattern similar to the capital letter Z, hence the name.

There are two layers of fat: subcutaneous surface fat and deep storage fat. The surface fat is the subcutaneous fat that lies just beneath the skin. If you were to suction that layer, it is quite possible to get what is called contour deformities - lumps, bumps, wrinkles, dimples and/or ripples.

Local skin flaps are described areas of tissue, near the site of a scar or wound that can be moved carefully to cover the wound or fill in an area where a defect has been created or a scar excised.