In 2019, facelift surgery was the fifth-most common plastic surgery procedure. At The Williams Surgery, patients who want to reduce the signs of aging in their face often contact us with questions about the facelift procedure. More often than not, the decision is then made to schedule a consultation with our facial plastic surgery specialist,…
Read MoreUnfortunately, this is not a straightforward answer. Otoplasty is most often a cosmetic, elective operation. Thus, it is typically not covered by insurance. However, there are instances when insurance companies may pay for the procedure based on its reasoning. Unfortunately, there are no fixed rules for what determines if an otoplasty is covered by insurance…
Read MoreBuccal fat pads are structures that we are all born with. They lie within our cheeks, and there is one on each side. As we get older, we tend to lose some of the fat underneath the skin in our face, but the buccal fat pads remain the same size. With time, this can result…
Read MoreFacelift, or rhytidectomy, is a surgery that treats the physical signs of aging in the face and neck. If you are considering facelift surgery, it is important to speak to your surgeon about what to expect in terms of pain and recovery. Overall, many studies have demonstrated that facelift in general is not painful and…
Read MoreIn recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of women who opt to remove their breast implants. How much does it cost to remove breast implants? The average cost of breast implant removal surgery is $3,049, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. This cost is only part of the…
Read MoreIt can be difficult to say what the best age to have a facelift is, because people experience aging differently. The process of aging is complicated and depends on many factors. Some of the factors of aging include: Genetics Health status Life experiences Stress level, Degree of photo damage— a process of sunlight or ultraviolet…
Read MoreOnce you have decided that breast augmentation is right for you, the next step is to properly prepare for the surgery. Most patients find this task quite daunting as there are mountains of information out there and it can be difficult to sift through it all. One of the most common questions we get asked…
Read MoreA blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, is a procedure that removes excess skin, muscle, and/or fat from the eyelids. There are both cosmetic and functional reasons to have this surgery. A frequently asked question from patients is, “When is a blepharoplasty a medically necessary procedure?” The first aspect to consider is the motivation for seeking surgical…
Read More1. Will I Have Visible Incisions? A closed rhinoplasty avoids making any visible incisions on the skin of the nose. There are primarily two approaches for performing a rhinoplasty: the closed, or endonasal, approach and the open approach. In approximately 95% of our patients, we can achieve our results using the closed approach. This is…
Read MoreIf you peruse the internet and social media searching for plastic surgery testimonials, you will find a plethora of inquiries regarding revision rhinoplasty. Patients frequently upload photos of themselves demonstrating their displeasing results from their rhinoplasty operation seeking opinions about what can be done to remedy their concerns. Although revision rhinoplasty surgery is a difficult…
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