At first glance, liquid cosmetic techniques always sound better than surgical solutions. The so-called “liquid facelift” is popular mostly because it promises dramatic facial transformation with a series of dermal filler injections, skipping the weeks of recovery required by traditional facelift. Similarly, using injectables to treat weary eyes and worn-out expressions sounds more appealing than […]

Facelift is a time-tested procedure that changes not just the way the world sees you, but also the way you feel about yourself. Feelings of satisfaction and confidence are the ultimate result, but first come the weeks of healing and expectation as you await that moment, at the end of recovery, when you greet your […]

Radiofrequency (RF) energy is the newest advance in the fight against aging, fat and sagging skin. RF energy works by disrupting cells below the skin surface with pulses of invisible radio waves that are generated by small devices. Below, experienced Boston plastic surgeon Dr. Min S. Ahn of The Aesthetic Wellness Center discusses the ways […]

Changes in the tone, texture and integrity of our skin usually occur naturally as we age. When it comes to forehead wrinkles, our own facial expressions can play a significant role.  “Dynamic wrinkles” result when expressive emotions animate the muscles of the forehead over time. Stress and an unhealthy lifestyle also create noticeable lines across […]

Neck lift targets excess fat, loose skin, vertical “turkey bands,” and wrinkles on the neck, in the area below the jawline. It is often performed in conjunction with facelift or mini lift, ensuring that the skin and muscle tone of the neck match the newly revitalized facial appearance. Below, experienced Boston plastic surgeon Dr. Min […]

Subtlety is the key to successful rhinoplasty surgery. Dramatic changes can take your appearance to extremes, and the result can be a nose that seems less natural or even believable, and less at home among your facial features. The subtle approach extends to a patient’s choice of procedures, as well. Sometimes surgery is not the […]

The term “mini facelift” suggests that the procedure is dramatically different and much less expensive than a full facelift. This is typically not true. Although a common characteristic of the surgery is smaller incisions and often quicker recovery times, the definition of mini facelift is not set in stone, and the procedure may be performed […]

Writing about another time of great adversity, the French Revolution, Charles Dickens concluded, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times …” The same could be said of 2020, a season of lockdowns, quarantine, delayed plans and forgotten dreams. Yet, among all the very real privations, there are surprising opportunities to […]

It’s comforting to know that in terms of medical care, Boston is considered to be the worldwide mecca. In the January/February edition of Boston Magazine, 1665 physicians practicing in the area are recognized as TOP DOCTORS. These highly qualified health care providers arise from 66 different specialties. To be featured amongst such peers is tremendously […]

We are often asked by first time Botox users “how often should I get Botox?”  Botox is in fact just one of three neurotoxin options for treating wrinkles between the eyebrows (frown lines), forehead lines and crow’s feet. In addition to Botox, Dysport and Jeuveau are popular options. All of these products work by relaxing the muscles […]