Combining a facelift with other procedures provides more balanced, natural-looking rejuvenation within a single, coordinated surgical plan. This approach can refresh multiple areas—such as the eyes, brow, neck, and lower face—so your results look naturally balanced and harmonious. As a board-certified plastic surgeon, I’ll work closely with you to design a personalized plan that aligns…
“Am I ready for a facelift?” It's one of the most common questions people ask when their go-to nonsurgical treatments stop delivering the same results, or when the face in the mirror isn't matching how youthful or vibrant they feel on the inside. If you're seeing signs of aging that no longer respond to BOTOX®…
Navigating the dynamic world of anti-aging treatments can be a bit overwhelming. Knowing which innovative procedure is right for your skincare concerns can be difficult. Do you need laser skin resurfacing, a chemical peel, or a cutting-edge Ellacor® micro-coring treatment? Or does combining multiple procedures make sense? What is the best anti-aging facial treatment for…
In this post, Dr. Hasen shares some exciting news about the first and only filler for jaw definition. I just returned from Las Vegas after attending the speaker training program for Allergan's newest JUVÉDERM filler – VOLUX. As a trainer, I am exposed to newly approved fillers and neurotoxins before they are launched nationally to…
Patients considering rhinoplasty, facial fillers, or a facelift at our Naples-Fort Meyers practice often bring photos of their favorite celebrities to show their desired results. These "wish pics" may feature Angelina Jolie’s cheekbones, Jennifer Anniston’s nose, or Kylie Jenner’s lips, but it's not a new trend. And, with Prince Harry's marriage to Meghan Markle, more…
With 2021 finally here, many men and women are looking for ways to start the new year with a fresh face. Injectables like BOTOX® and dermal fillers are an easy, accessible way for my Naples, FL, patients to fight the signs of aging and look like the best version of themselves. If skin care and…
The “ponytail facelift” is not a single, standardized surgical technique. Rather, it’s a marketing term that can describe different minimally invasive facelift approaches depending on the surgeon. Every so often, a facelift technique with a catchy marketing name attracts enough interest that patients begin asking plastic surgeons if they offer the procedure. One of those…
Celebrities such as Kylie Jenner have admitted to having their dermal fillers dissolved. The removal process is a simple procedure that reverses the signs of injectable treatments. But how common is dermal filler removal in the first place? Is this something patients should be concerned about before heading into treatment? Don’t worry—there’s nothing to fear…
The Importance of Sun Avoidance Not only is sun avoidance and protection important for maintaining healthy, youthful skin, it is vital before and after a laser procedure. Lasers target pigment in the skin or in the hair follicles. They are not able to differentiate between pigment of the skin from a tan and pigment from…
Introducing the industry leader of pharmaceutical-grade chemical peels. Chemical peels use a three-step process to remove the outermost skin layer, which can suffer from clogged pores and dry skin. The procedure is a safe, effective way to brighten your complexion. VI Peels reduce the appearance of age spots, sun damage, and melasma; helps diminish acne…