Over time, the lips can lose youthful volume and shape, and the delicate skin on the lips is often one of the first places to display signs of aging. Many people start off with plump lips that experience volume depletion as years go by. Others have always had modestly sized lips and would prefer more […]

Wrinkles and fine lines tend to make their appearance on the face over time and are often regarded as the first signs of aging. However, you may begin to notice other changes to your face that impact your facial appearance. Many patients are not happy with their jowls, the drooping skin on the jawline that […]

Over time, aging can change the way we look, and stubborn signs of aging, such as wrinkles and fine lines, can contribute to a tired and older facial appearance. If this sounds familiar, you may be thinking about facial fat grafting, which helps improve the appearance of your face. Below we discuss five important things […]

Two facial features typically project further from the face than other features: the nose and the chin. As important as symmetry is to beauty, the proportions of these features can play a similarly significant role in the attractiveness of the face. Unfortunately, many plastic surgeons do not discuss facial proportions with their patients. For example, […]

Your nasolabial folds are the indentations that span from the sides of your nose down to the corners of your lips. These folds have been given an adorable nickname — “smile lines” — because when you are younger, they only appear when you smile. However, as your skin becomes laxer, these lines can eventually become […]

The goal of facial plastic surgery is to make a patient look younger, not bewildered. Unfortunately, everyone has probably seen at least a few examples of people whose faces look perpetually surprised after having cosmetic surgery. In this blog, world renowned facial plastic surgeon Dr. Min Ahn shares some of the mistakes he has seen […]

While getting older is a part of life, it is only natural to want to continue feeling attractive, confident and vibrant indefinitely. Hence, many people worry about impending and emerging signs of aging. In this blog, world-famous facial plastic surgeon Dr. Min Ahn discusses some of the first signs of aging people notice on their […]

In your younger years, you may have noticed puffiness or dark circles develop under your eyes when tired or after consuming too much alcohol or salty foods. Improving your sleep schedule and diet were probably enough to restore smoother undereye skin with an even tone. As you get older, however, these bags can become more […]

Most people think about having plastic surgery for a long time before scheduling a consultation. Part of the reason for this hesitation is because they are not sure whether it is too soon for them to address signs of aging. In this blog, double-board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ahn reviews some of the age-related factors […]

Brow lift surgery has evolved dramatically over the years. As a renowned facial plastic surgeon who is committed to providing world-class care to his patients, Dr. Min Ahn closely follows all emerging surgical techniques so that he may incorporate the best ideas into his own practice. This is why he has adopted temporal brow lift […]