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Dr. Charles Perry of Chrysalis Cosmetics explains how adding facial fat injections to facelift surgery can provide enhanced results and far-reaching benefits. Sacramento, CA — One of the most enduringly popular cosmetic surgery procedures, a facelift is, broadly speaking, designed to rejuvenate the appearance of…

If you’re considering facelift surgery, you may realize that this procedure is designed to address sagging skin and deep creases. However, if you also experience other common signs of facial aging, such as fine lines and volume loss, a facelift alone typically cannot effectively improve…

Have you heard of fat transfer, also called fat grafting? This procedure utilizes your own excess fatty tissue for cosmetic purposes. Dr. Charles Perry, our board certified plastic surgeon, performs facial fat grafting to reduce the appearance of many visible signs of aging using the…

If your face at rest makes you appear tired, sad, or grumpy, you may have a brow line or forehead that has descended over time. This effect is a common sign of aging, but if this is a concern of yours, it often can be…

The recovery period following brow lift surgery is the time when your results begin to finalize. Therefore, you should carefully follow all instructions from your plastic surgeon to help ensure the outcome is as you discussed. To provide you with the best experience possible and…

Many individuals express stress, elation, pain, surprise, disappointment, and other emotions by lifting or contracting their eyebrow and forehead muscles. All this movement can lead to wrinkles forming in this area, often exacerbated by the natural process of aging. Fortunately, our board certified plastic surgeon,…

Dr. Charles Perry of Chrysalis Cosmetics explains how liposuction can result in permanent fat reduction in treated areas, and discusses the long-term benefits and drawbacks of this effect. Sacramento, CA — Many plastic surgeons agree that fat cells cannot spontaneously reproduce; they can only increase…

Did you know that once a fat cell is removed it can never spontaneously regenerate? This is part of the reason liposuction can offer long-lasting, even permanent results. However, this effect can also have some unexpected consequences should an individual gain weight following the procedure….

Body weight and size are often dictated as much by genetics as they are by healthy habits. As a result, individuals may not be able to effectively address some “problem” areas with traditional weight loss methods. Liposuction is designed to contour the body and reduce…

Although uncommon, capsular contracture is a real concern for many women. This condition occurs when the scar tissue around a breast implant hardens, making the breast feel solid and potentially distorting its shape. Additionally, capsular contracture can be quite painful. Dr. Charles Perry, our experienced…