What Are Subperiosteal Implants? Subperiosteal implants rest on top of the jawbone and under your gum tissue. Through osseointegration, they fasten to your jawbone over time. There are a few reasons your dental professional may recommend them over the more commonly used endosteal implants. For example, you may have bone loss in your jaw, orContinue reading “Dental Implants”
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Crowns
Why Would I Need a Crown? What are Dental Crowns Made Of? If you’ve always wanted a golden crown, you might be able to have one – in your mouth. However, not all crown materials are mined. Some are scientifically developed or designed from other natural substances, according to the National Center for Biotechnology InformationContinue reading “Crowns”
Veneers
What Are Porcelain Veneers? Porcelain veneers are thin pieces of porcelain shaped to fit over the front side of your tooth. The material matches the shape and color of your permanent teeth for a look so natural that it’s difficult to tell them apart from your other teeth. Choosing porcelain veneers comes with several advantages,Continue reading “Veneers”
Submental Liposuction
Submental or neck liposuction is a procedure involving liposuction of the neck and jaw line to remove localized fat deposits. This procedure can improve the contour of the neck for a more youthful and rejuvenated appearance What is the procedure like? Submental liposuction works through the removal of fat close to the undersurface of theContinue reading “Submental Liposuction”
Facelift
A face-lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure to create a younger look in the face. The procedure can reduce sagging skin. It can also help smooth folds of skin on the cheeks and jawline. A face-lift is also called a rhytidectomy. What is the procedure like? Depending on the degree of change you’d like toContinue reading “Facelift”
Hair Transplant
When we hear the word ‘transplant’, initial connotations of liver, kidney, or heart transplants may spring to mind; it’s something that is donated from one person to another. With a hair transplant however, the hair used is your own. What is the procedure like? A modern hair transplant simply takes some of the hair youContinue reading “Hair Transplant”
Rhinoplasty
A nose job or rhinoplasty, with its medical name, is a surgical operation that aims to reshape the nose. The nose is the most prominent organ that creates the appearance of the face, thanks to its central location. Rhinoplasty will be the best solution for those who are unsatisfied with the shape or size ofContinue reading “Rhinoplasty”
Orthognathic Surgery
Orthognathic Surgery (Corrective Jaw Surgery) involves moving the bones of the upper or lower jaw or both. The jaws are lengthened or shortened, moved up or down, in or out, resulting in a more harmonious bite and facial appearance. Orthognathic surgery is needed when jaws and teeth don’t meet correctly. Repositioning the jaws so thatContinue reading “Orthognathic Surgery”
Mentoplasty
Mentoplasty refers to surgery in the chin area. One of the best things about it is that it can be precisely tailored to the needs of the patient. This type of surgery can be used to increase the projection—forward and/or downward—of the chin, with implants or by altering the bone position itself,” she explains. MentoplastyContinue reading “Mentoplasty”
Otoplasty
Otoplasty is a procedure that alters the structure of the outer ear. Otoplasty is most often cosmetic. The most common form of otoplasty is known as ear pinning. Ear pinning is done to flatten protruding ears so they do not have as pronounced an appearance. How is the Procedure Done? The surgeon will evaluate theContinue reading “Otoplasty”
Bichectomy
Bichectomy is a procedure that partially removes oral fat. With the ability to sculpt your features via this procedure, you can acquire more angular and defined facial outlines by removing stubborn cheek fat! How is the Procedure Done? It is a quick and relatively painless procedure. The entire process takes around one hour and includes:Continue reading “Bichectomy”
Blepharoplasty
The procedure surgically removes excess fat, muscle and skin from the upper and lower eyelids to redefine the shape of the eye. While an eyelid lift cannot alter dark circles or fine lines and wrinkles around the eye (“crow’s feet”), it can address age-related drooping or puffy eyelids and create a more refreshed, youthful appearance.Continue reading “Blepharoplasty”