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Our eyes are how we visually communicate with others.  And, often, our age begins to demonstrate itself around the eyes earlier than the rest of our features. Patients are often describing how they “look tired” or “look old” when they feel energetic and vibrant. Changes that take place in the contours and soft tissue around […]

While we spend the month of October scaring ourselves with make-believe ghouls, ghosts and monsters, there is something truly horrific about botched facial plastic surgery. Luckily, it is not a common occurrence – medical journals estimate about seven percent of rhinoplasties (commonly referred to as a nose job) require revisional surgery (another, corrective surgery). Meanwhile, […]

So many of us look in the mirror and have a hard seeing the beauty that is within all of us. What we often see staring back at us is something we want to change. The truth is that you are just fine the way you are. You are unique and special in a way […]

Over the last two decades facial plastic surgery has moved from the taboo to the widespread. The options available to turn back time are growing in number and the avenues to pursue these options are growing at an equal rate. Surgeries are more effective, with greater results and less down time. Nonsurgical treatments are more […]

Finding a qualified facelift surgeon isn’t that difficult if you know the types of questions to ask.  Be sure to find out if the surgeon is board certified and find out other qualifications of the surgeon.  Also be sure to look at before and after photos of the type of facelift work you are looking […]

There are many benefits to having a facelift.  The most common benefit is a noticeable change with a person’s face.  When properly performed a facelift can smooth the skin, restore a person’s youthful look and drastically increase the confidence level of the person who had the facelift. Repairing Loose Skin As we age, our skin […]

There are many different ways to perform a facelift procedure, so it is best to ask your physician about their specific technique.  Typically the surgeon will start by separating the skin from the underlying layers of muscle and fat.  Once the excess fat is removed, the surgeon will usually start tightening the facial muscles and […]

Once someone decides to have a facelift, one of the first questions they have usually pertains to the recovery time.  Depending on the type of facelift you receive, recovery and healing can last anywhere from one week to several weeks.  It is highly recommended that a person that receives a facelift does not drive home […]

Making the decision to get plastic surgery is a big decision.  Your choice of where to get your plastic surgery is an even bigger decision.  Getting plastic surgery from a nearby surgeon shouldn’t be a decision of convenience.  Choose the very best plastic surgeon regardless of location.  Don’t leave anything to chance by working with […]

People who think about getting a facelift typically ask themselves if they are even a candidate.   Those that are looking for a more youthful and tighter face are good candidates for a facelift.  We recommend those that are physically and psychologically healthy and those that are aware of the risks and complications that go with […]

Many people wonder how long they can expect a facelift to last.  A facelift will indeed set back the clock a number of years, but the aging process will still continue.  As time moves on, a facelift recipient will once again start to notice a sagging of the skin; however, the loss of tightness in the […]

Are their any advantages to having multiple surgeries at one time? Learn more about any potential benefits from Garlich Facial Plastic Surgery.