Recent Posts in Face Category

What is the Ideal Age to Begin Getting Botox?

Injectables like Botox used to be something many commonly associated with Hollywood celebrities, but in more recent years, it has become much more commonplace. It has a lot going on for it – the procedure is quick, minimally invasive, and produces dramatic results. While Botox is a great way for individuals to reclaim their youthful glow, even younger patients are seeking this treatment as a ...

What are the Benefits of Eyelid Enhancement?

Eyelid enhancement surgery, which is also known as blepharoplasty, can provide a vast range of aesthetic benefits and could possibly assist in correcting some vision problems. Both men and women often seek out this procedure for the refreshed appearance it can help one achieve. After all, the area around a person’s eyes is usually the first to display signs of aging, given the fragility of the ...

What is the Difference Between a Brow Lift and a Facelift?

With a name like “facelift,” it is easy to assume this procedure is designed to treat a patient’s entire face. However, a facelift generally only targets the lower portion of the face and neck and does not address the wrinkles between the eyes or creases on the forehead. To effectively treat those specific trouble areas, a brow lift, which targets the upper portion of a patient’s face, would be ...

The Benefits of Chemical Peels

Perfect, flawless skin is something many of us aspire to have and it can oftentimes feel like this goal sends on a never-ending quest that ultimately leads to nowhere. While there is no fountain of youth magically doling out the skin you always dreamed of, a close second would be a chemical peel. Chemical peels are a form of exfoliation, which removes dead skin cells from the top layer of skin. ...

New Year, New You!

The new year is almost upon us and you might be considering what your resolutions will be once 2018 arrives. Instead of pondering over resolutions, take action today and make the changes you desire. At Smith Plastic Surgery, our highly sought after plastic surgeon provides facelift rejuvenation procedures to those who would like to minimize the signs of aging or make aesthetic improvements to ...

Give the Gift of Beauty This Season

We all want to be the best version of ourselves and there is no better time to do it than when you are nearing the start of a new year. Plastic surgery is not about becoming someone else, but rather about improving what is already within you through science and art through the use of cutting-edge technology. At Smith Plastic Surgery, our practice is devoted to helping our patients achieve their ...

What Are Fillers? Are They Right For Me?

These days, cosmetic enhancements are more popular than they have ever been, given society’s increasing acceptance of them. Many of these procedures and surgical techniques have made incredible strides and advanced immensely over the years, limiting downtime and allowing patients to resume their normal everyday routines faster than was previously possible. Among some of the growing trends in ...

Considering Lip Injections? Here's What You Need to Know

Your lips are one of the most prominent features on your face, so it is understandable that so many individuals are keen on doing what they can to ensure their lips look impeccably lush, whether it be through lip implants, fat transfers, or temporary injectables. If you are considering lip injections, it would be wise to first learn about it to ensure it is the right option for you and your ...

The Six R's of Maintaining Beauty

INTRODUCTION: Like many things we do, there's an art form to maintaining our natural beauty. Our daily regiment is a prime example of something we do. By applying the Six R's of beauty, you'll apply the artisty of behind great looking skin. If you have any questions, please visit our med spa, Chic la Vie, for guidance from one of our licensed aestheticians. 1. Retain Your Natural Beauty We live in ...

What to Expect After Your FraxelⓇ Treatment

What Can I Expect After Receiving Fraxel Treatment? Everyone will react to the FraxelⓇ laser treatment differently, with the ultimate outcome depending on the depth of the procedure, the number of sessions, and the overall condition of your skin before the procedure is performed. As is customary with most skin treatments, the most common side effect will be some redness and swelling on the treated ...

Why is FraxelⓇ Treatment so Effective?

Your skin is made up of millions and millions of cells. Over time, these skin cells can become damaged due to a variety factors, such as general aging, sun exposure, and acne. For many it’s simply a part of getting older; for others, however, it’s a cause for concern and thus treatment options are often sought. One such treatment is fractional laser skin resurfacing, a form of skin treatment that ...

Introducing FraxelⓇ Skin Resurfacing

Fractional laser skin resurfacing is an exciting way through which patients can repair aging and sun-damaged skin. Fraxel skin treatment is a patented technology that utilizes microscopic laser columns to deeply penetrate the skin to repair it. It works by removing damaged cell and stimulating the growth of new, healthy cells. How Many Treatments Are Necessary? The number of treatments vary on the ...

What Do Green Tea, Sleep and Toothpaste Have in Common (For Your Skin)?

Our skin has amazing capabilities. It can stretch to accommodate growing babies, can heal after being cut, and is an outward representation of how healthy we are. How we treat our skin can make us look youthful and radiant, or sickly, old and unhealthy. Depending on the choices you make on a daily basis, you could be improving your skin quality or damaging it, and those choices could be as simple ...

The New Look of Rhinoplasty

What Do Kate Miffleton, Scarlett Johansson, and Jessica Biel Have in Common? They’re all famous—though for different reasons. Two are successful actresses and Middleton, of course, is the Duchess of Cambridge. Though they each have a very unique look, all three are generally agreed to be beautiful. But the one thing these women have been most recently found to have in common may surprise you: ...

What Are Your Options if You Need Corrective Nose Reshaping?

Corrective nose shaping – formally known as rhinoplasty – is the second-most popular type of plastic surgery. Perhaps that’s because the face is the first thing people notice about one another, and the nose is in the center of the face. Noses can vary tremendously in size and shape, but sometimes those characteristics are out of proportion with the rest of the face. Sometimes noses have specific ...

Rhinoplasty (Nose Job Surgery) Overview

Rhinoplasty, popularly known as a nose surgery or nose job, is a procedure performed by a plastic surgeon to improve the appearance of the nose in harmony with the rest of the facial features. Dr. Lane Smith is an experienced cosmetic surgeon in Las Vegas, NV for a variety of procedures, which also include breast implants , tummy tuck , breast lift , labiaplasty , and liposuction , in addition to ...

The Ins and Outs of the Facelift Procedure

The face lift is one of the most sought after plastic surgery procedures today. A growing number of people who are unhappy with the signs of aging on their face are opting for face lift because of its highly effective and long lasting results. Over the years, the surgical techniques employed to perform this procedure have improved vastly, leading to safer and very impressive results. Dr. Lane ...

Asians and Double-Eyelid Surgery

Double-eyelid surgery has become a popular option for men and women of Asian descent today. This procedure effectively creates a double eyelid through the creation of a second crease at the top of the upper lid. The procedure provides a more Western appearance for Asians, accentuating the beautiful, almond shape of the eye itself. As the procedure has become more popular, more cosmetic doctors are ...

Chinplants: The Fast Growing Surgery

There are many cosmetic options for improving the facial contour, but few are getting as much attention as the chinplant. Chin implants have become the fastest growing cosmetic procedure in the U.S. If you are looking for a way to turn back the clock on your appearance, or simply change the contour of your profile, chin augmentation may be the right choice for you. Chin implants are an effective ...