The decision to undergo rhinoplasty, commonly referred to as a “nose job,” is deeply personal and often driven by a desire to enhance facial harmony and confidence. While many individuals seek subtle changes to their nose, the fear of an overly obvious or “done” appearance can be a significant concern. Fortunately, achieving natural-looking results with […]
Read MoreHaving a weak chin can disrupt the harmony between your facial features. A more prominent chin can help balance proportions of the face, often without requiring additional facial modifications. Most plastic surgeons offer the standard implant for chin augmentation, but Dr. Kao performs three different techniques to reshape and enhance the chin. The three chin […]
Read MoreThe Massai (or Maasai) are a tribe in East Africa who are renowned for their naturally long, graceful necks. When Dr. Kao observed this, he began to develop a technique that would allow him to achieve the same sculpted appearance in his patients. Thus, Dr. Kao created the “Massai Neck Corset,” which sculpts and tightens […]
Read More“When will I need a facelift?” is a common question, but it doesn’t have a simple answer. Facial aging isn’t uniform, and people age at different rates. Your genetics combined with how you live your life and care for your skin are reflected in the aging of your skin. So the answer ultimately is: the […]
Read MoreFacial aging can occur in two distinct areas of the face: the lower third along the jawline and the upper two-thirds that includes the eyes and forehead. In the past, the upper portion of the face was treated as different parts. You may have wrinkles along the forehead, wrinkles between the brows, drooping brows, or […]
Read MoreMen and women who are experiencing unwanted facial aging may choose to seek out a facelift to restore their youthful appearance. However, the downfall of many surgeons’ facelift techniques is that they treat the face in sections rather than as a whole. To combat divisional procedures that only address select areas of the face, Dr. […]
Read MoreWhen looking to rejuvenate their facial appearance, the most important element that the majority of facelift patients desire is natural-looking results. You want to look your best, and obvious signs of a facelift don’t help you achieve that. Whether it is avoiding a “wind tunnel” appearance or visible scars, patients want results that you can’t tell […]
Read MoreI don’t mean to pick on Rene Zellweger, but this is a very common problem in cosmetic eyelid surgery. She was born with beautiful hooded Scandinavian eyes and gorgeous arched eyebrows to frame those eyes. As she aged, there was loss of volume in her brow and forehead/temple areas. This resulted in a loss of […]
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