The abundance of eye creams and serums is proof that people are bothered by the overall appearance of their eyes. The problem is, these products usually have only minimal effect; anti-aging products may help firm up or smooth the skin around the eye area but they cannot completely reverse the signs of aging. This is […]
Associating cosmetic surgery with women is an outdated social stereotype. At our offices in Danville, men of all ages benefit from various cosmetic procedures — from complex surgeries such as male breast reduction to minimally invasive treatments such as Botox injections. Here are common cosmetic surgery procedures chosen by our male patients: Male breast reduction […]
Plastic surgery has certainly come a long way since the first recorded breast augmentation surgery in 1895. Surgical techniques have been refined, results are more natural looking, and recovery periods have been significantly reduced. Nevertheless, plastic surgery risks and complications still exist. At our practice, patient education on potential risks and complications is a priority. […]
You might be too pre-occupied with your forehead wrinkles and crow’s feet to check further below your face. Yet, did you know that the skin in the neck area is the first to show the signs of aging? The American writer Nora Ephron even blatantly wrote about it, “The neck is a dead giveaway. Our […]
The eyes may be the windows to your soul but the nose has its own story to tell, too. For many, the nose is what they first notice on another person’s face. Ideally, your nose should subtly provide natural facial harmony and not distract from your eyes, lips, or cheeks. The appearance of nasal humps […]
Facial aging is a result of a combination of factors. Although some of these factors are beyond your control (genetics, for one), the good news is you can actually do something to reverse other factors and take years off your face. A forehead lift by Dr. Lavey is one of the cosmetic surgery options that […]
No one’s exempted from facial aging — from forehead lines to crow’s feet to nasolabial folds. Not to mention sagging jowls. No matter how diligent you may be with your daily sunscreen and nightly moisturizer routines, the loose skin on the lower third of the face will make you appear old. Being jowl-free may sound […]
Muffin tops, love handles, thunder thighs — those are all problems for cosmetic surgery to address. But rolls of back fat, also known as bread back or back rolls, are another common reason that prompts women to consider cosmetic surgery. For most of these women, they have tried all types of exercises — from cardio […]
One month ago, I did a very creative operation that tightened a woman’s upper tummy and her breasts with scars placed only beneath her breasts. As everyone knows, pregnancies and the loss of a lot of weight cause a woman’s breasts to lengthen and sag. These same influences can cause excess skin and fat of […]
I want to share a really interesting operation I did a few weeks ago for a patient who lost 120 pounds, and has kept the weight off for a few years. One of my major interests is in helping individuals gain a new body after their large weight losses. It is great to lose the […]
