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Posted: March 21, 2024
At Altos Oaks Plastic Surgery in Los Altos, CA, patients often ask if we can give them a more pronounced chin. For these patients, a chin augmentation is the ideal solution. So, what is a chin augmentation, and who is an ideal candidate?
The Chin Augmentation Procedure
A chin augmentation always… Read Full Post
Posted: March 15, 2024
When people think about the term "ear surgery," they usually call to mind procedures designed to restore someone's hearing. While those functional procedures are common, that is not quite what otoplasty is. Instead, this surgery is designed to restore or enhance the appearance of one or both of… Read Full Post
Posted: February 15, 2024
Upper eyelid lifts and lower eyelid lifts can seem intimidating to some patients, of course. However, there is nothing to be worried about, as these procedures are easily handled by our experienced professionals. It is natural for patients to have many questions before surgery. Here are answers to… Read Full Post
Posted: January 15, 2024
As you start aging, some of the first areas to show signs are the forehead and brow. One way to address these common signs of aging is with a brow lift. Sometimes referred to as a forehead lift, a brow lift surgically raises the brows to remove frown lines and wrinkles, improving the appearance up… Read Full Post
Posted: September 15, 2023
You may already be familiar with rhinoplasty, a cosmetic surgery that reshapes the nose, but did you know you can accomplish similar results without the surgery? Liquid rhinoplasty is a procedure that uses dermal fillers to add volume to and reshape the nose to address minor issues and asymmetry.… Read Full Post
Posted: April 15, 2023
Direct UV exposure has many damaging impacts on the skin. Not only can sunlight burn the skin, but long-term exposure can also affect collagen and elastin production, accelerate the development of fine lines and deep wrinkles, produce textural irregularities, cause general dryness, and even produce… Read Full Post
Posted: December 15, 2022
As we enter the colder and rainier winter months in Los Altos, time seems to slow. This is a great time to consider more involved surgical procedures, which may require a little downtime, enabling you to resume a more active lifestyle as soon as things get warmer.
Many plastic surgery procedures… Read Full Post
Posted: November 15, 2022
Rhinoplasty, commonly known as nose surgery or a nose job, is designed to address cosmetic issues with the nose. Problems fixed by rhinoplasty include:
Nose Shape and Size
Nose and Nostril Width
Bumps/Humps on the Bridge of the Nose
Upturned or Downturned Nasal Tip
Asymmetry
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Posted: October 15, 2022
If you're considering a facelift, you might wonder if you're too young for the procedure. The truth is, there is no age limit for facelifts. Whether you're in your 20s, 30s, 40s, or beyond, you can get a facelift if you feel like you need one. Of course, there are a few things you should keep in… Read Full Post
Posted: September 15, 2022
Frown lines are the vertical lines between the eyebrows that occur with facial movement. Known medically as glabellar lines, frown lines may also be called worry lines or “the 11s.” Some people develop frown lines very early on, even in their teens. However, the issue traditionally becomes… Read Full Post