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It may surprise you to know that a “double-chin” created by a collection of excess fat or inelastic skin in the upper neck is not only very common, but can even affect individuals who are in excellent physical shape. The appearance of a double-chin can…

Furrows between the brows and creases that develop on the forehead over time are very common concerns among both women and men. Fortunately, there are aesthetic enhancement procedures that can significantly minimize signs of these concerns and create smoother skin and a more youthful, relaxed…

Expressive and delicate, the eyes are said to be the windows to the soul. Maintaining the youthful look of the eyelids (the trimming on the windows, if you will) can provide benefits that go well beyond aesthetics. As a board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Charles…

Full lips have been a symbol of beauty for many decades, but lately the trend for a plump pout has increased significantly. Our experienced plastic surgeon offers a number of lip augmentation techniques, and one of the most popular is JUVÉDERM VOLBELLA^® XC. This innovative…

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…

One of the most common places to develop stubborn pockets of fat is on the underside of the chin and on the neck. This fatty tissue, often called a “double chin,” is medically referred to as submental fullness. What makes submental fat so frustrating is…

In our last blog post, Dr. Charles Perry outlined the ideal candidate for a lip lift and how to maximize lip rejuvenation results. In this follow-up post, he will break down the aesthetic concerns that can be addressed with surgical and nonsurgical lip enhancement. Sometimes…

A lip lift is typically performed to improve overall facial balance for patients with an elongated upper lip. In certain cases, lifting the lip can also define the red of the lip and create a more aesthetically-pleasing smile. The increased exposure when smiling that often…

One of the newer treatments we have added for the lips (perioral area) at Chrysalis Cosmetics is the buff and puff. The buff is the laser resurfacing and the puff is the Hyaluronic acid filler. Using injectable fillers such as Restylane or Juvederm we are…