Facial contouring is a great way to get rid of lines and wrinkles while also filling in hollowed-out spaces to improve the youthfulness of one’s face. This is a far easier option when compared to surgical alternatives, such as facelifts, that often come with larger price tags and increased risks of complications. If you are…
Age spots often seem to appear when you would least expect them. Even if you are now doing everything you can to protect yourself from the effects of the sun, prior sun damage from your younger years and other forms of pollution may be acting together to create brown or black spots on your skin.…
Microdermabrasion is a wonderful cosmetic treatment for those with mild skin concerns because it is noninvasive, safe and effective and can decrease your chances of needing more invasive treatments later in life. If you are simply not loving how your skin currently looks, you may benefit from this easy treatment. Skin Brightening Once all of…
Facial contouring is a great way to get rid of lines and wrinkles while also filling in hollowed-out spaces to improve the youthfulness of one’s face. This is a far easier option when compared to surgical alternatives, such as facelifts, that often come with larger price tags and increased risks of complications. If you are…
If you have always been embarrassed by your facial profile, a chin implant may be the right choice for you. This is a great option for those with recessed chins and for those who long for strong jawlines. A simple chin implant surgery by a premier cosmetic surgeon, such as Dr. Tavoussi, can make you…
Although most people do not have nostrils that are entirely equal in size, some have nostrils that are significantly flawed due to a deviated septum. The septum is the bone and cartilage partition found between the two nostrils. When it is significantly off-center, it can make breathing difficult and cause other health concerns. For example,…
While most everyone has heard of chemical peels for the skin, not everyone knows that there are different types of peels and different levels at which they can affect the skin. Light Peels Light peels are often made with alpha hydroxy or beta hydroxy acid, but sometimes we will use glycolic or lactic acid instead.…
Fat grafting can take care of two problems simultaneously. First, it can remove fat through liposuction from one area of the body. Second, it moves the fat to a new place. Many of our patients have heard of fat transfer breast augmentations but have not heard how the same type of procedure can be used…
A rhinoplasty is most often used by those who are embarrassed about the size, shape or symmetry of their noses. While you may assume that the benefits of this procedure are obvious, there are other less talked about benefits that are just as significant for many patients. Less Bullying Many teens deal with bullying on…
Have you ever instantaneously turned down the idea of a facelift when it has come up in conversation? You may believe that it is only for treating sagging cheeks or wrinkles around the nose and mouth, but a good facelift can do much more than that. Here are three unexpected reasons why a facelift could…
When you think of laser skin treatments, do you mainly think of them being used on stretch marks, sagging abdominal skin or spider veins? While these are certainly valid and positive ways to use this amazing technology, laser treatments can be used with great success on the face as well. When you choose Dr. Tavoussi,…
With Valentine’s Day at hand, you may be thinking about romance. With beautifully enhanced lips, you can look totally natural yet give the love of your life a soft surprise with your next kiss. If you have felt unhappy with the shape, contours or size of your lips, consider Restylane or Juvederm injections, which Dr.…
Facial wrinkles seem to be the bane of many people’s existences. They show up so visibly, are often hard to cover with makeup and make individuals feel old before their time. Because the face is the most visible part of the body, facial wrinkles are very noticeable and are often the first thing that people…
Opting for a facelift may seem like a simple matter if you are unhappy with the look of aging on your face. In particular, facelifts are the best solutions for sagging, drooping skin around the cheeks, chin, and neck as well as for smoothing out deep lines and wrinkles when topical creams, dermal fillers and…
Have you been plagued by dark under eye circles for years? Whether these are due to a lack of sleep, to the normal aging process or to your very fair skin, they can be a horror for you to deal with daily. You may have to cake makeup on simply to look as if you…
As you sat down to make your New Year’s goals this year, did self-care make it to your list? You may have made goals to change your diet or increase your physical activity, but did you consider other ways of aging gracefully? January is a great time to consider a facelift because this procedure can…
With the winter holidays right around the corner, you are probably busier than ever but also incredibly in need of a gorgeous face for all of your upcoming parties. However, when you check your face out in the mirror, you may notice that you look particularly tired and lifeless. Your skin may look dry and…
By now, your skin may be noticing the change in the weather even in California. As late fall turns into early winter, the air becomes drier, and winds pick up. Add to this the amount of sun that your skin is still seeing, and you have a recipe that will quickly age the skin. Change…
A facelift, more technically called a rhytidectomy, treats loose, sagging skin in the face and neck. It often treats symptoms that are attached to the normal aging process, such as loss of skin tone, loss of underlying fat and the appearance of jowls. Many patients who undergone facelifts are still very happy with their results…
A blepharoplasty, more commonly called eyelid surgery, is a great way to improve the look and feel of your eyes as you age, While this procedure is most often used for general aging concerns of the skin and underlying tissues, it can also be used occasionally to improve the eyesight. If you have heard about…