By Ramsey J. Choucair, M.D. When it comes to facial injectable fillers, how do we know which areas are the best to fill? It might be surprising to note that there are areas of the face where traditional facelifting and surgical options are minimally effective. As a result, injectable fillers now serve as an excellent option to address those areas. […]
By Ramsey J. Choucair, M.D. The question may be asked, are facelifts becoming obsolete? The answer is an unequivocal NO! But before you wholeheartedly accept this at face value, let’s explore the rationale for the support of facelift surgery in the era of injectable fillers and non-surgical facial rejuvenation techniques. The Aging Face. First, let’s explore what happens as the […]
By Ramsey J. Choucair, M.D. Facelift incisions and facial rejuvenation. There are those who are worried others will “know”. A modern facelift is still the most optimal way to reverse the changes one experiences in facial aging. However, the reluctance to undergo a facelift can frequently be traced to the concern of many who fear that incisions will be visible after surgery […]
The Aging Face 101: A Plastic Surgeon’s Perspective by Dallas, Texas-based Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, Ramsey J. Choucair, M.D. Aging is inevitable. But there are factors as well as various modalities to take into consideration regarding the Aging Face. Skin Quality Assessing skin quality is an important part of evaluating the aging face. In addition to facial volume loss and skin […]
The latest buzz in the cosmetic injectables arena, in Dallas and the rest of the world, is about Kybella® , which is considered the current “new thing” heralded as a non-invasive option to dissolve submental chin fat, or “double chin”, in order to improve definition along the jaw and neckline. Top Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeon, Ramsey J. Choucair, MD, […]
May is Skin Cancer Awareness month and living in Texas, there can never be enough emphasis placed on this topic. With baby boomers facing the repercussions from not being educated about sun damage in their youth to the “fear factor” some people feel about getting anything suspicious looked at—there is no such thing as too much awareness. It’s not […]
These days it is clearly a “buyer beware” atmosphere when it comes to cosmetic plastic surgery. We’re seeing a growing number of patients who are unhappy following cosmetic surgery–due in large part to the prevalence of non-board certified surgeons performing their procedures. Physicians practicing outside of their core specialty are not formally trained in an accredited cosmetic and plastic surgery […]
I am often asked how does one choose a plastic surgeon? Below is an example of one of those questions where I present my professional opinion as the answer. ~ RJC If you have any questions you would like addressed, please do so at the bottom of this article/post in the comments section. All questions will not be answered, however […]
