Facial Plastic Surgery Blog

What is a Facelift?

Patients often have very different ideas about what a "facelift" entails. There are many confusing terms used on various medical websites. On top of that, many doctors promote facelifts by using their individualized terms in an effort to make their surgery seem special. All of these things leave patients perplexed. Simply put, a facelift is a surgery where the deeper fat pads of the face that cause jowling and poor neck /jawline definition are lifted, and the excess skin from the face and neck is removed. It does not include the forehead or eyes.
By: 
Christian D. Jacob, MD, FACS

Thread Lifting

We have had many inquiries at our New Orleans facial plastic surgery practice about thread lifting over the past few months. The thread lifting technique heavily advertised approximately ten years ago employed barbed, permanent sutures that were placed in various spots on the face and anchored to the deep tissue, under local anesthesia, to provide a lift to sagging soft tissue. Unfortunately, after a few years the procedure proved to be ineffective and, in some cases, distorting due to suture failure. A study presented in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery 2009, looking closely at the author Dr.
By: 
Thomas H.M. Moulthrop, MD, FACS
Christian D. Jacob, MD, FACS

Alto, by Skin Better Science

We are excited to offer a new product, Alto, by Skin Better Science. Unlike typical vitamin C serums with only one active ingredient, this powerful product contains 19 antioxidants including Vitamin C & E, coenzyme Q10, and various natural extracts. It enhances skin firmness and elasticity while also targeting uneven skin tone, redness and free radical damage from UV light and pollutants. We recommend using it every morning before applying makeup and sunscreen. It is paraben free, fragrance and dye free, non-comedogenic, and cruelty free.
By: 
Thomas H.M. Moulthrop, MD, FACS
Christian D. Jacob, MD, FACS

Eight Questions You Need to Know Before Getting Fillers

I came across this article and think it summarizes many of the issues that we inevitably discuss with most injectable patients. As double board certified Facial Plastic Surgeons and Head and Neck Surgeons, you can be assured that we have an intimate understanding of facial anatomy and how it changes with age. Who you choose to perform these office procedures matters much more than price or convenience. You can trust your face to a Facial Plastic Surgeon.
By: 
Thomas H.M. Moulthrop, MD, FACS
Christian D. Jacob, MD, FACS

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