Q: What is a facelift? A: A facelift, also known as rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure that is used to improve the appearance of the face by removing excess skin and tightening the underlying muscles. It is typically performed on the lower half of the face, including the jawline and neck, but it can also …
There's plenty of basic information online about facelifts, but many of the "nitty gritty" details are rarely explained. Some people don't want to know specifics, and that's OK, provided they're in the hands of a skilled and ethical surgeon. But if you're a "high-information" person who leaves no stone unturned in their major decision-making, you've …
Some people seeking treatment of a soft jawline or a disproportionately bulky neck can be treated with liposuction of the neck, a chin implant, or a midline neck lift. However, most people who are troubled by the appearance of their neck are of the age that they also have jowling along the jaw, and significant …
Wondering if now is the right time to look into a facelift? Here at our San Francisco Bay Area practice, board-certified facial plastic surgeons Dr. David Lieberman and Dr. Sachin Parikh help people of all ages look and feel like their most youthful and vibrant selves. A facelift is often a part of that, but …
Are all facelifts created the same? The answer is "absolutely not." There are 50+ types of facelifts, and to make things even more complicated, surgeons refer to the same type of lift with different names. Enter the mini facelift, one facelift variation offered in the San Francisco Bay Area by board-certified facial plastic surgeons Drs. …
A few months ago, the New York Times Magazine featured a story about collaboration and teams in the workplace that we found interesting because it acknowledged some theories we’ve known to be true for a long time. The article, What Google Learned From Its Quest To Build the Perfect Team, revealed that teams or groups of …
Maybe you’ve read about it on goop or heard about people flying to Paris for it. Tomorrow one of the Kardashian ladies will be gramming about it. The newest procedure to hit aesthetic medicine, the Sugar Thread Lift*, or PDO thread lift, is a minimally invasive facelift with no downtime that produces results. *Since the …
Your skin has been through a lot by the time you reach your 40s. The sunscreen-free summer days and the nights you forgot to wash your face clean before bed add up, combining with repeated smiles, frowns, forehead furrows, and more to show the world that you’ve been around for more than a few years. …
You shouldn’t have to choose between having a youthful face and a youthful body, but let’s pretend for a moment you did. Which would you pick? If you’re anything like the majority of women who responded to a recent survey that asked that very question, you’ll agree: It’s all about that face. Almost 60 percent …
Good things come in pairs for people seeking quality facial care in the Bay Area. Drs. David M. Lieberman and Sachin S. Parikh have based their entire philosophy on this idea, starting with their own unique two-physician partnership to build a practice focused on facial cosmetic rejuvenation and reconstructive surgery. Now, their dual commitment has …