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Lip Injections for Fuller, Plumper Lips

To say that lip augmentation is a popular procedure would be an understatement. Every time a celebrity or reality star goes on television with freshly augmented lips, the popularity of the procedure grows. The reason why people are attracted to the idea of lip injections is because the fuller your lips look, the younger you appear. Of course, the augmentation has to be within reason. You do not want to have your lips so full that you look ridiculous. However, when lip augmentation is done by a professional with a good aesthetic eye, it can do wonders to soften your appearance, make you look younger and just make you look more attractive overall.

There are a lot of reasons why you might be interested in lip augmentation. For some people, nature was not that kind when it comes to the thickness of their lips. They were just born with naturally thin lips. And to make matters worse, as they are getting older, their lips are getting thinner. For some people, it gets the point that when they smile, their lips all but disappear. Thankfully, as a result of lip injections, having a plump pout is easier than ever before.

Lip injections can address the negative side effects that come with aging. As you age, the contours of your lips change. For some people, that change in the contour of their lips is not even. So, one side of the lip is a little bit thinner than the other. This only detracts from their overall appearance. These individuals see lip augmentation as a way of creating a face that is more inviting to others. They see lip augmentation as a way of redefining their face and helping their face conform to modern standards of beauty. When a person who has exceptionally thin lips sees their augmented lips in the mirror, they feel happy and they have an improved sense of self-confidence.

Most lip injections are based on hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a compound that everyone has in their body. It is what gives your skin a soft and moist feel. It is what helps to give your skin its volume. It is what keeps your lips looking healthy and full. Sometimes, fat may be used for lip augmentation.

The lip injection procedure is exceptionally simple. During the treatment, the filler or fat is skillfully injected into the lips. Taking the contour of your face and the shape of your lips into consideration, our experienced cosmetic professional will artfully help you craft lips that are full and attractive.

If you are interested in lip injections, make an appointment at  in . Contact our office today to schedule a consultation for non-surgical lip augmentation!

Nose Reshaping with Rhinoplasty

When you put on a new pair of jeans, you feel like a person. Just having clothing that fits your body right, looks nice, and is stylish changes the way that you feel about yourself, and it can even change the way that you present yourself to others. If this is true when it comes to clothing, think of how true this is when it comes to something as important as your face. When people look at your face, your nose is one of the first things they see. If you feel that your nose does not fit right on your face, it is likely that you feel self-conscious and uncomfortable. You do not have to deal with a nose that is not right for you. Rhinoplasty is designed to help adjust your nose so that it fits well with your face.

What Is Rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty is commonly referred to as a nose job. It is unquestionably one of the most popular cosmetic procedures performed. People have rhinoplasty to reshape their nose because they do not like what nature gave them. Others have rhinoplasty to reshape their nose after suffering an accident or after suffering an injury.

While the majority of people have rhinoplasty for cosmetic reasons, the procedure can also be performed to correct functional issues with the nose. There is often a link between a functional problem with your nose and an aesthetic problem with your nose. People who have rhinoplasty done are surprised when they see the positive effect this procedure has on their life.

Some of the Areas Where Rhinoplasty May Improve Your Life

Many men and women alike feel that their careers and social interactions improved after receiving a nose job. On the one hand, the improvement may be due to their increased confidence because of their new look. On the other hand, the improvement may be due to the way that people see them or the way that people react to them as a result of their new look. Most likely, however, the improvements in these areas of life can be attributed to a combination of the two.

Rhinoplasty can also help restore symmetry to your face. Since your nose is right in the center of your face, just a minor defect like a bulbous tip can have a powerful impact on your appearance. Other common reasons for rhinoplasty include a desire to reduce or increase the size of the nose, adjust the angle of the nose or correct the size or shape of the nostrils.

If you are unhappy with your nose, rhinoplasty can help. Dr. Smith can be your guide towards increased confidence and higher quality of life. Join the many patients in the Columbus, OH area who have enjoyed amazing results with the services offered at . If you are interested in learning more about this procedure, call our office in to schedule your consultation with us.

What is a Brow Lift?

Gravity is a great thing. Without it we would not be able to walk, and life would not exist on the planet. For all of its benefits, the constant force of gravity on the human body also has some negative consequences. This is because gravity is constantly pulling our facial structure down. As a person gets older and as the muscles and other tissues in their face become weaker, they eventually succumb to the force of gravity. As a result, a person might have a forehead that is full of furrows. The youthful contour they once had slowly goes away and is replaced with a forehead that looks older, saggy, grumpy and full of tension. In addition to affecting the appearance of their forehead, gravity can also change the way a person’s upper eyelids and eyebrows look. Thankfully, there are tools that you can use to combat the negative effects of gravity. These tools include a brow lift.

Brow lifts come in a variety of styles. Different techniques may be used during the procedure, depending on the situation. For example, some brow lifts can be minimally-invasive using an endoscope.

You may want to consider having a brow lift if you feel like your sagging eyebrows make you look tired, they make you look grumpy or they negatively impact your appearance. If you have a deep crease across your forehead or if you have skin that hangs over your eyes, this procedure can likely help.

Some of the benefits of a brow lift include how the procedure can improve your appearance. It leaves you looking more alert and gives your brow a more youthful appearance. This procedure can make you look happier and make you more approachable. This will have a positive effect on both your personal and your business life.

When you sit down with our experienced surgeon at , he can explain to you some of the brow lift techniques that are available and help you see if a brow lift is what you need to get the results you want. Our cosmetic professional in may recommend that you have another surgery performed in conjunction with your brow lift to give you the complete look you want. However, it all depends on the unique situation. Contact us today to schedule a consultation to get started!

Reduce the Appearance of Facial Wrinkles with BOTOX

BOTOX® is a great product that can be used to help you reduce the appearance of dynamic wrinkles on the face. Even though almost everyone has heard of this product, not everyone necessarily understands how it works or trusts that it can help them to improve their appearance.

One of the things that makes people feel a little bit nervous when thinking about using BOTOX® is the fact that the product is used to relax the muscles in the face. This means that their facial movements change. While this may sound a little scary, you do not have to be worried about not being able to make normal expressions. You will still be able to laugh, frown and make all of your usual expressions. However, the skin on top of your muscles will remain smooth rather than showing wrinkles. This treatment will help you to enjoy a more youthful appearance. It will help you to reduce dynamic wrinkles on your face.

Something else that not everyone understands about BOTOX® is that it is not designed to treat all of the wrinkles that a person may have. It is designed to treat dynamic wrinkles. These are the kind of wrinkles that happen because you spend years and years making facial expressions, and so the skin on top of those facial muscles will crease over the years.

BOTOX® is a temporary treatment. The results generally last for around three to six months, depending on the situation. The good news is these treatments can be safely repeated at our office multiple times a year for ongoing benefits. This means that you can continue to enjoy a more youthful appearance.

One of the great things about BOTOX® is that there is virtually no downtime involved. Patients can come in for a treatment and then resume most all of their normal activities. This is an extremely convenient treatment for people with busy schedules and lifestyles.

During a consultation at , we will do all we can to help you learn more about BOTOX® and determine if the product is right for you. We will explain why this is such an exciting treatment and how it can help you not only improve the way you look, but also improve the way you feel. Contact us today to schedule an appointment at our office in .

Treat the Jowls and Neckline with a Mini Facelift

A traditional facelift is performed to smooth out the entire lower half of the face. This is accomplished by lifting away the skin and draping it back into place after some skin has been removed. If only a localized area of the face needs smoothing, such as the jawline, a limited incision facelift, also known as a mini facelift, can be performed.

A mini facelift is a rather simple surgical procedure because only tiny incisions are made, and any subdermal tissue repositioning or removal can be accomplished through the use of tiny tools. This procedure can greatly improve the appearance of the jawline by eliminating sagging jowls.

Versus a Traditional Facelift

A mini facelift is a much simpler procedure because it treats only the skin and subdermal tissue around the jaw. This makes it appealing as an alternative to a traditional facelift because the incisions are smaller, and the overall procedure is less invasive.

Ideal Candidates

The jawline can be a depository for excess fatty tissue. This results in a drooping of the skin, the appearance of jowls and some folding of the skin on the upper neck. If the skin can be pulled upward and outward, the folding disappears and the jowls are much less noticeable. Adults in good overall health who have otherwise taut skin on their cheeks and upper face but who suffer from drooping skin on the jaw are ideal candidates for a mini facelift.

A Simple Outpatient Procedure

When we perform a mini facelift, we give the client a localized anesthetic with sedation. General anesthesia through intravenous means is rarely necessary. This is an outpatient procedure that is performed in the comfort of our surgical suite. You are able to go home on the same day as your procedure.

Long-Lasting Results

The skin will now be more taut and smooth, and the jawline will no longer show drooping. The uppermost portion of the neck skin will also show improvement. Properly performed, a mini facelift can result in visual improvement for a long time.

Make an Appointment Today

To learn more about a mini facelift, schedule a consultation at  in . During this appointment, you’ll get all the facts on how a mini facelift can dramatically improve the overall appearance of your jowls and neckline. Contact us today to book an appointment!

Enjoy Newfound Confidence with Otoplasty

When you have something about your appearance you do not like, it can cause you to feel bad about yourself. Just think about how you feel when you wake up in the morning, you look in the mirror and you like what you see looking back at you. How do you feel? You usually have a positive outlook throughout the entire day. You feel full of energy. You feel confident enough to meet new people, try new things and take advantage of opportunities. The opposite is also true. When you feel dissatisfied with your appearance, you lose your energy and you may even feel depressed.

Many have been able to enjoy a newfound sense of confidence with otoplasty. When a person has ears that stick out very far, very small ears or ears that are very large, this is usually something about their appearance they do not like. Also, they know that others react to their misshapen or large ears in a negative way. Unfortunately, when a person has some kind of issue with their ears, they are usually not looked at in the most positive light.

Otoplasty is surgery that is designed to fix the outer part of the ear. It is always performed for cosmetic purposes. It will not affect the middle or inner ear. So, if you are interested in a surgery that is going to improve your hearing or somehow affect your hearing, otoplasty is not right for you. However, if you are interested in fixing or changing the outer part of your ear, otoplasty may be able to help you.

The great thing about using otoplasty nowadays is that there are so many different techniques and procedures that can be used to give you fantastic results. You can go from being an individual who has very large ears that stick out to being a person who has ears that are considered to be of normal size.

It is important for all otoplasty candidates to enjoy overall good health. This is going to give you the best outcome. Once we determine your candidacy for this procedure, we can explain in detail how it will be performed in order to help you reach your particular goals.
Let the team at  show you how otoplasty can give you newfound confidence. Our office is located in . Contact us today to schedule a consultation for otoplasty!

Achieve Fuller, More Shapely Cheeks with Juvederm

When you compare an old photograph of yourself with your current appearance, what changes do you notice? One thing that many people notice as they get older is that they do not have the same volume in their cheeks. In fact, their cheeks may actually look hollow. This leads to static wrinkles on the face. If you feel unsatisfied with your current appearance because you have lost facial volume and you have sagging skin, Juvederm® may be right for you.

Juvederm® is designed to help those who would like to have fuller and more shapely cheeks. They may naturally have a very thin face and hollow cheeks, or their cheeks may have lost volume over time. No matter the situation, Juvederm® can help. This filler is also helpful in treating nasolabial folds, marionette lines and sagging skin around the jaw. It can even be used to add volume to the lips.

Juvederm® treatments consist of several small injections in the treated areas. Only a small amount of the product is needed to get great results. For example, when Juvederm® is used in fine lines and wrinkles, only small injections are needed to see the wrinkles disappear and have smooth skin.

This product has been designed to add volume to the chin area and the cheekbones. In comparison to other areas of the face, these are larger areas. However, you are able to get fantastic results with this product because it is very smooth and expands after it has been injected. The ingredients in this filler are combined in a unique way to help you have fuller cheeks and a more youthful look.

Before having any cosmetic procedure done, it is important to know if the procedure is safe. Thankfully, the safety and effectiveness of Juvederm® has been proven time and time again. The most important thing is finding someone who is licensed and trained in order to give these injections. At , you can feel confident knowing that you are in the hands of highly trained medical professionals when you work with our team.

One of the best things about Juvederm® is its ease and convenience. Depending on the area being treated, sessions typically last no longer than 15 minutes. After your treatment is finished, you will immediately be able to go back to your daily routine. Then, you will get to enjoy your results for six to eight months.

You may be wondering if this product is for you. Many people make good candidates for Juvederm®. If you would like to restore lost facial volume, are in generally good health and have realistic expectations, this product will likely be able to help you.

Juvederm® offers patients an easy, effective way to restore volume in their cheeks and revitalize their face.  offers this injectable among our many professional cosmetic services. Located in , we gladly help patients in the Columbus, OH and surrounding areas achieve their aesthetic goals. To learn more about how Juvederm® can help you, contact us today to schedule your consultation!

Fix Your Bifid Earlobe with Earlobe Repair

There are several different ways that an earlobe can become damaged, and in many cases, it’s a problem that people are born with. Some people sustain earlobe damage from piercings or traumatic injuries, and to regain a normal appearance, the best bet is usually earlobe repair.

What Can Be Corrected with Earlobe Repair Surgery?
Various hereditary issues can cause elongated lobes, and these abnormalities can be fixed with surgery. Earlobe repair is also useful for fixing stretched and torn earlobes. When your earlobes don’t look right, your self-esteem can take a major hit, and you might become extremely self-conscious about your appearance. Earlobe surgery is commonly used to correct a bifid earlobe, which is a deformation that occurs at birth.

Common Ear Malformations
Newborns can suffer from a variety of birth defects, and these malformations occur while the baby is still inside of the uterus. In some cases, the problem is corrected at birth, but some parents decide to have the issue fixed later in the child’s life. If left untreated, ear malformations can result in cosmetic issues, hearing loss and developmental delays.

A malformed earlobe can even cause problems with nearby nerves, bones, muscles and cartilage. Experts don’t fully understand the causes of earlobe malformations, but it’s believed that they might be caused by a poor blood supply, viral infections, genetic mutations or exposure to certain toxins.

Why Choose Earlobe Repair?
Earlobe repair surgery can repair bifid, stretched or torn earlobes, and some of these problems are caused by heavy earrings. When it comes to plastic surgery, earlobe repair is quite simple, and it’s not nearly as complicated as some other types of surgery.

A torn earlobe can be painful, and it’s not something that is pleasant to look at. Since earlobes are made of soft tissue and fat, they have a pliable, soft structure. Heavy earrings can cause your earlobes to stretch, and over time, the stretching may require repairs.

What to Expect
Earlobe repair surgery is usually performed under local anesthesia. Before the procedure, you’ll be able to discuss the repair options for your earlobe, and the techniques used will depend on your unique anatomy.

Contact Our Office Today
Earlobe repair is a popular procedure for bifid earlobes, but it’s also useful for correcting tears and lacerations. If you’re looking for a way to restore your earlobe’s normal appearance, consider undergoing earlobe repair at  in . Contact us today to schedule a consultation!

Improve Forehead Creases with a Brow Lift

As we get older, we begin to experience wrinkles all over our face. Genetics, environmental factors, as well as other things will determine how quickly we get wrinkles and where these wrinkles will occur on our face. No matter what, very few of us are happy when we have wrinkles on our face. We want to take steps to look as young and happy as we can for as long as we can.

If you would like to improve your forehead creases, a brow lift may be right for you. This is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin on the forehead and alters the underlying muscles. When there is no longer sagging skin on the forehand, the area is left smooth. You can still make normal facial expressions, but you will no longer have that hanging skin on your brow.

Many individuals who have had a brow lift have commented on the fact that others have a much better reaction to them. In the past, they may have heard people always mention the fact that they looked like they were upset, grumpy or angry. Unfortunately, when a person has forehead creases, this is the idea that they project to others. After a person gets a brow lift, people make positive comments about their appearance. They say they look rested, younger and happy.

It is interesting how having a youthful and fresh-looking appearance affects your self-esteem. When you look in the mirror and you see a smooth forehead and a face that is free of wrinkles, you have more self-confidence. You feel like trying new things and meeting new people. In addition to making you look better, a brow lift can make you feel better.

A brow lift is a surgical procedure. This means that you will have to come in and meet with us for a consultation so that we can decide if it is right for you. We want to be sure that you are in good health and will have as few complications as possible during and after the procedure.

If you have been looking for an effective way to improve your forehead creases and look younger, make an appointment at  in . Our team of professionals wants to help you achieve your aesthetic goals, and a brow lift may be just what is required to do it.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation for a brow lift!

Tighten Sagging Skin Around Your Eyes with Eyelid Surgery

Sagging skin around the eyes can cause more than one problem. The most obvious one is with appearance. If you have sagging skin in this area, it can make you look older than you really are. Another problem that can be caused by sagging skin is a decrease in visibility. This happens when the skin sags enough that it actually covers part of the eye.

Eyelid surgery is a method that has been in use for quite some time to tighten this loose skin. It can be done on both the upper and lower eyelids. When it is done on the upper eyelids, the excess skin that is causing the sagging can be removed. Surgery on the lower eyelids will likely involve the removal of some skin as well. The exact details of each procedure vary from patient to patient, since each individual and situation is unique.

This type of surgery is also known as blepharoplasty. Sometimes, the procedure is done along with other treatments and/or procedures that will target fine lines and wrinkles.

Both wrinkles and sagging eyelids are common parts of the aging process. With age comes loose skin. When the skin becomes loose, it wrinkles or sags. The pull of gravity can pull the upper eyelids down to where they cover part of the eyeball. It will also pull the lower eyelids away from the eyeball. This is complicated by the fact that the muscles become weaker with age, making it more difficult for them to hold the eyelids in place.

Another thing that can happen with age is fat deposits moving into the eyelids. This happens when membranes that hold these fat pockets in place become weaker. This allows the fat that was formerly in place as a cushion between the eye and the skull to move into the eyelid. The excess fat in the eyelids is frequently removed with eyelid surgery as well.

Eyelid surgery is a safe and effective way to rejuvenate your appearance. If you have sagging skin around your eyes, make an appointment at  to see if eyelid surgery is right for you. Dr. Smith and his team of professionals would be happy to address whatever questions or concerns you may have as they determine if you are a good candidate for this procedure.

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