Face shape should be considered for patients who are considering cheek augmentation, as this plays an important role in the capacity to improve facial balance.  With the aging process, the face can lose the volume at the cheek (the area…

Chin implants are gaining popularity amongst plastic surgery patients. One of the top concerns is how the devices may affect a patient’s smile. Augmentation to the face has localized effects, such as giving a person a more pronounced chin and…

The earliest signs of chronological aging tend to develop in the upper third of the face, to include the eyes and forehead. Brow lift and blepharoplasty procedures correct fat loss, fat shifting and wrinkle development in this area, providing patients…

Periorbital hyperpigmentation is a common indication of chronological aging and photoaging. The contrast of the dark areas in relation to surrounding skin draws attention away from other features and produces a general look of fatigue. Blepharoplasty is recommended in many…

The lower periocular area is prone to wrinkle development due to the unique characteristics of the skin. It is ten times thinner than the skin on other parts of the face, so the effects of collagen break down and muscle…

All tissues in the body gradually break down with age, and the skin may also undergo a unique aging process that is linked to the UVA and UVB light from the sun. Early detection of these two aging processes in…

Acne scars form when the body generates collagen fibers to heal damage to the dermis caused by inflammation and bacteria. Collagen restructuring is a technique for camouflaging scar tissue. Acne Scar Formation Human skin is exquisitely designed to protect against…

Any cosmetic office knows that the journey to self-confidence is one that is best established in a comfortable environment. After all, cosmetic procedures are all about self-care. Our office wants to ensure the best possible environment for our patients to…

All organs in the body, including the skin, undergo a process of aging over time that lends to chronological aging. Human skin also experiences photoaging due to exposure to environmental elements, such as UV irradiation from sunlight. Both types of…

Many patients’ greatest fear about plastic surgery is that they will not like the results of their procedure. Unfortunately, there are some practicing surgeons who use outdated methods, or who are not properly qualified, who may provide patients with a…

While many plastic surgery procedures are considered cosmetic by insurance companies because they typically are undergone for solely aesthetic reasons, rhinoplasty is one of the few that can be deemed medically necessary. Colloquially known as a nose job, functional rhinoplasty…

Aging is inevitable; try as you might to prevent the visible effects of time, wrinkles and other facial lines will likely appear in some form or another. While this is nothing to be ashamed of, many people find these signs…

Rhinoplasty is the medical term referring surgery of the nose. While mostly known for its goal of enhancing facial symmetry and proportions (cosmetic rhinoplasty), rhinoplasty can also be performed for functional or clinical reasons (functional rhinoplasty). Cosmetic Most patients who…

Medication, prosthesis and hair transplantation are all options for someone suffering from Alopecia. Watch here to see Dr. Kim’s comments from the Bridge Street segment.

  Whether seeking treatment for unsightly blemishes or potentially malignant skin problems, the average Central New York patient may have a hard time scheduling a timely appointment with a dermatologist. According to a recent study published in JAMA Dermatology, Syracuse…