Ear reshaping, otherwise known as otoplasty, is a type of plastic surgery that corrects deformed or oddly misshapen ears by addressing the outer ear. Doctors often recommend ear reshaping for different medical reasons, including injuries or ear abnormalities caused by birth defects. Some individuals want otoplasty specifically for cosmetic reasons in order to alter the shape or size of their … [Read more...]
Fill in Lines and Plump Your Lips with Fat Injections
Many claim that the eyes are at the center of your face, but some could contest that their lips are the most prominent features. Whatever your opinion is, you know that your lips get at least some attention. You spend time making sure they look smooth, and you always have on the perfect lip gloss. However, you are tired of your pucker looking sub-par. Filling in the Lines You may feel as though … [Read more...]
Reasons to Consider Asian Eyelid Surgery
As a person of Asian heritage, you are proud of the unique facial features of your ethnicity. However, having a single eyelid crease can sometimes be a hindrance. With Asian Eyelid Surgery, it is possible to enhance the eyelids while still retaining your ethnic individuality. Wider Eyes People opt to have this surgery for all different types of reasons, but one commonly cited reason is the desire … [Read more...]
Get Your Pre-Baby Body Back with Mommy Makeover Procedures
While pregnancy can be one of the most rewarding experiences a woman goes through, it can also have cosmetic consequences on her body in the form of stretch marks, excess fat, and loose skin. Eating well and exercising are important to restore health to your body after childbirth, but sometimes these methods are not enough to get your pre-baby body back. Mommy Makeover procedures can not only … [Read more...]
Treating Crow’s Feet and Lip Lines with Restylane
On the inside, you are the youthful, energetic person you have always been, but your mirror may tell another story. If the years are catching up to you in the form of wrinkles and fine lines, treating them with Restylane lift can help restore your soft, smooth skin. What is Restylane®? Restylane Lift is a type of dermal filler that is injected into your skin. It is made from a form of … [Read more...]
Nose Reshaping with a Rhinoplasty
A nose job, or rhinoplasty, is a common surgery performed on the nose in order to improve its function or modify its shape. Rhinoplasty can be performed for medical purposes, such as correcting breathing issues associated with the nose or correcting deformities resulting from birth defects or trauma. However, this procedure is most commonly performed for cosmetic or aesthetic reasons that modify … [Read more...]
Add Subtle Volume to Your Behind with a Brazilian Butt Lift
A Brazilian butt lift is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure intended to lift and enlarge the buttocks. The intent of the procedure is not to just create a large butt. Instead, it reshapes the buttocks, waist, and hip area to create a more attractive, better-proportioned look. A small waist and a graceful curve from the lower back to the buttocks is universally regarded as attractive in both … [Read more...]
Male Breast Reduction for Gynecomastia
Gynecomastia refers to excessive breast development in men. More specifically, it refers to benign growth of the breast glandular tissue in a male. The growth of the glandular tissue causes the breast to enlarge. Around 4 percent of boys experience gynecomastia during puberty. However, the most common age for gynecomastia to occur is from age 50 to 85. Some estimates place the incidence of … [Read more...]
Add Volume with a Lip Augmentation
What Is Lip Augmentation? Lip augmentation is a procedure that involves using fillers to increase the size of the lips. Restylane, fat injections, and collagen are examples of some of the fillers that can be used to increase the size of the lips. During your consultation, Dr. Sumida will help determine which type of injections are right for you and your needs. Am I Good Candidate For Lip … [Read more...]
Correct Puffy Bags and Droopy Eyes with Eyelid Lift Surgery
Eyelid lift surgery, also referred to as blepharoplasty, is a surgical method that removes extra fat and skin from the eyelids. The presence of excess skin or fat on your eyelids can make you look aged or tired. In some cases, it can even block your vision. Blepharoplasty can effectively correct these issues. When eyelid lift surgery is performed on the lower eyelids, it eliminates wrinkles and … [Read more...]
