Posts by Appearance Center of Newport Beach
Thinking About a Rhinoplasty?
A rhinoplasty, or nose job, is surgery performed to alter the way your nose functions and looks. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, nearly 220,000 rhinoplasties are performed yearly, making this the most common facial plastic surgery procedure. Rhinoplasty can simultaneously help you improve breathing and achieve a more balanced appearance. IS RHINOPLASTY…
Read MoreAnesthesia Anxiety no more
Don’t let the fear of anesthesia hold you back from achieving your desired appearance. Our patients now have the option for an alternative to general anesthesia known as Gentle Sleep. Instead of deep anesthesia, it induces stage 2 sleep, and when used in combination with other medications, it achieves a comfortable state for patients. We are…
Read MoreLooking Your Best for Special Events
Spring has sprung, and you realize it is only weeks until that highly-anticipated wedding, reunion, or vacation. Is it too late, you wonder, for some type of cosmetic procedure to look your best? Fortunately, there are many things you can do to boost your appearance—and self-confidence—that don’t require a huge downtime. If you plan far…
Read MoreAppearance Center Inaugural Newsletter
We have just published our first-ever print newsletter to showcase some of our favorite procedures and patients. You can take a look below!
Read MoreFocus on the Jawline
The jawline can be a crucial part of facial aesthetics. A strong jawline in men is often associated with attractiveness and confidence. For women, a jawline can represent youth and beauty. Allergan (the maker of BOTOX and JUVEDERM) has just released a filler created specifically for the jawline. This long-lasting filler is now available at aesthetic…
Read MoreSurgical Option for Fuller, Lifted Lips
A lip lift is a surgical procedure that shortens the space between the nose and the top of the lip. This increases the amount of pink lip tissue that’s visible, which makes the lips look fuller and more pronounced. It can also increase how much your upper center teeth show when your lips are resting. It leaves a…
Read MoreWhat is Buccal Fat Removal?
Buccal fat is fat between your cheekbones and jaw bones in your face. These fat pads help make up the shape of your face. Buccal fat removal is a surgery to remove the fat in this area of your face. This can highlight the bone structure in your face, especially your cheekbones and the hollowed-out…
Read MoreAm I Too Old for Cosmetic Surgery?
You are never too old to reap the benefits of cosmetic surgery. There are some conditions that need to be met, but these apply at every age and for every person having surgery – such as realistic goals and expectations and good health. You must be up for the rigors of surgery, anesthesia and recovery from…
Read MoreSay Goodbye to that Double Chin
Are you looking for a “snatched” jawline? Are you tired of pushing yourself at the gym but still seeing no changes to your double chin? You are not alone! A stubborn double chin or sometimes called extra submental fat may not be your fault. Age, genetics, and lifestyle (i.e. diet and exercise) influence the size…
Read MoreSpotlight Procedure: CO2 Laser Resurfacing
WHAT IS FRACTIONAL LASER RESURFACING? The fractional CO2 laser creates tiny “columns of thermal destruction” in the skin that stimulate the growth of new, healthy skin cells to replace old, damaged cells. This procedure treats wrinkles, discoloration, sun damage, age spots, and acne scars. Instead of removing skin layers with chemicals, the CO2 laser removes…
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