Brow lifts have become increasingly less invasive and safer throughout the past few decades. However, all surgeries, even minor ones, carry some risks. Dr. Sessa will review these with you during a consultation as well as if you are at a higher risk of certain...
Lifting the eyes is a common request among patients who want to obtain the “cat eye” look that has grown in popularity. It can also sometimes help patients look younger if they have experienced eye droopiness or sagging. When it comes to the procedures that...
Many cosmetic surgery procedures are designed to remove extra skin, particularly after a patient has lost a large amount of weight. With the reduction in fat, the skin cannot always adequately retract and ends up bunching up. While this can happen pretty much anywhere on...
Chin filler uses dermal fillers to temporarily augment the chin. Though, it is also sometimes used to correct other cosmetic aspects of the chin. For example, chin filler can address an unwanted chin dimple or a cleft chin. But, can chin filler help a double...
A SmartLift is Dr. Sessa’s less invasive version of a traditional facelift that uses minimal incisions while still offering results that look years younger. It is best for those who are still fairly early in the advanced aging process, though can benefit nearly anyone. Since...
Plastic surgery can take anywhere from thirty minutes to several hours depending on the operation and the extent of it. Body contouring surgeries, especially those that remove a large amount of skin, are often some of the lengthier surgeries. A few examples include tummy tuck...
Nose filler—more commonly referred to as a non-surgical rhinoplasty—is becoming a popular alternative to nose job surgery. Not all minor enhancements require surgery anymore and many patients enjoy their filler for years before needing it refreshed. However, like with all procedures, there are potential side...
Breast reduction and breast lift surgery are exceptionally similar procedures. They involve nearly identical incisions and techniques in many cases. So, if you undergo a breast reduction, are the breasts automatically lifted? Ultimately, the two are separate procedures, albeit often combined. Let’s take a closer...
When it comes to medical and cosmetic procedures, the face and head are considered some of the most sensitive and potentially painful procedures. For example, face tattoos are considered to be among the most painful. Injections in the face tend to hurt more than injections...
A lower body lift and tummy tuck are both skin removal surgeries and are often performed after major weight loss. However, they are recommended in slightly different situations. Though a patient who is a good candidate would be a candidate for a tummy tuck, it...