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You have been thinking about getting a facelift for a few years, and you finally jumped in, saw your doctor, and now you are anxiously looking forward to the day of the procedure. But before your facelift, you should know there are some things you can do that will help to ensure the success of […]

If you have been considering getting a “nose job” but are reluctant to have surgery, liquid rhinoplasty may be the answer for you. There are many benefits to this procedure over traditional surgical rhinoplasty. What is liquid rhinoplasty? In a liquid rhinoplasty procedure, a filler ingredient, such as hyaluronic acid, is injected underneath the skin […]

This holiday season, give yourself a gift that will keep on giving into the New Year with non-surgical treatments that keep you looking young and vibrant. From Botox and Juvéderm to liquid facelifts and fillers, you can start the New Year with a fresh look. Wrinkles, Crow’s Feet, And Fine Lines Botox is the only […]

We all have things about our appearance that we would change if we had the chance. If you have been considering plastic surgery, a cheek or chin implant can give you the whole new look you’ve been dreaming of! What are facial implants? Dr. Mao performs facial implants in two different ways: with either a […]

Eyelid surgery – also called blepharoplasty – is a popular procedure in the United States. In 2019, it was the Number 3 procedure in this country, with more than 211,000 procedures performed. That was a 2 percent increase in procedures compared to 2018. Blepharoplasty creates attractive, natural results. It can brighten up your entire facial […]

While we typically see women in their 40s who are starting to notice sagging skin and wrinkles and want a facelift, there is no optimal age for a facelift. Someone as young as 25 who lost a dramatic amount of weight or someone in their 60s whose skin finally shows signs of aging are equally […]

One of the best reasons to be a board-certified plastic surgeon is having the power to give someone joy and self-confidence. If you’ve struggled with your self-esteem or self-confidence because of the shape of your nose, you may have considered the idea of having plastic surgery to correct it. If you’re not ready for a […]

Everything you do in life ages your skin. Sunshine. Caffeine. Stress. Acne. All of it contributes to your skin looking less than shiny and new. No matter what the challenge – from droopy sagging skin to acne scars that make you want to hide your face – cosmetic injectables can make a visible and delightful […]

Do you wake up after a full night’s sleep but when you look in the mirror you look exhausted because of dark circles and puffiness under your eyes? Are people always asking you whether or not you are feeling well or ask if you are tired? The dark circles under your eyes may be nothing […]

With time and aging, your eyelids can become droopy and sag. If people are asking you if you’re tired, assume you are asleep, or you have that heavy-lidded feeling, it may not be lack of sleep. It may simply be sagging, droopy skin that is causing the issue. Eyelid surgery can change how you see […]