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Gen X has embraced facelifts at a young age

Daisy Brumby | Freelance Writer Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Plastic surgeons say Gen Xers aren't waiting until the "right age" to address facial aging. Many Gen Xers, at an average age of 53, are starting to see jowls, a fuller lower face and drooping upper eyelids – among other signs of aging – and they're taking action early to restore their youthful looks.


The female facelift vs the male facelift

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Monday, March 31, 2025

Facelifts are life-changing procedures that offer patients the opportunity to restore and rejuvenate the appearance of the face, giving them a more youthful, taut complexion. Many patients may have a general understanding of what a facelift is and what it entails but may not be familiar with how this procedure can differ for men and women.


The top seven plastic surgery trends for 2025

Daisy Brumby | Freelance Writer Monday, February 10, 2025

Plastic surgery this year is all about subtle, natural results as well as cutting-edge technologies and treatments. Whether you're curious about new techniques or want to know what's hot in the world of aesthetics, these trends are worth keeping an eye on.


The innovative techniques of the deep plane facelift

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Historically, facelifts have been highly sought after, with excellent results that can last for many years. Because of its sustained popularity, there has been a strong focus on improving this procedure and providing longer-lasting results. One advancement that has seen significant interest in the past few years is the deep plane facelift.


What's on the horizon? Plastic surgery trends for 2025

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Friday, January 10, 2025

Plastic surgeons may not have a crystal ball. Still, they work with so many patients throughout the year that many surgeons get an innate feeling for which procedures are popular, which are declining and which buzzworthy procedures are poised to take off.


How young is too young for a facelift?

Daisy Brumby | Freelance Writer Friday, July 12, 2024

In recent years, the starting age for facelift consultations began to skew younger, with many women looking to get a facelift starting in their late 40s. Today, an increasing number of 30-somethings are contemplating facelifts. But is this too young?


An uplifting experience: The ins and outs of mini facelifts

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Many of us may be very familiar with the idea of a traditional facelift, but not quite as informed on a newly popular version of this procedure – the mini facelift. They are a less invasive variation of a traditional facelift with a quicker recovery.


Will you need a facelift after Ozempic? Here’s what you need to know

Daisy Brumby | Freelance Writer Tuesday, December 5, 2023

"Ozempic face" is a term that's gained traction on social media, particularly among celebrities and influencers, as they openly discuss the changes in their facial appearance after using the medication. What does this mean for you if you're considering or already on this medication?


Golden confidence: Navigating cosmetic procedures in your retirement years

Daisy Brumby | Freelance Writer Wednesday, November 22, 2023

As you enjoy your well-deserved golden years, you may find yourself contemplating the fine lines, wrinkles and other signs of aging that you see when you look in the mirror. Maybe the reflection looking back at you doesn't match your vibrant mental picture of yourself.


Subtle elegance: Achieving natural-looking results after 55

Daisy Brumby | Freelance Writer Friday, November 10, 2023

Imagine stepping out into the world feeling like the best version of yourself, with a refreshed look that doesn't scream, "I've had work done." That's the essence of subtle elegance for mature women. It's about smoothing out the wrinkles, rebuilding lost volume and enhancing the contours of your face to look rejuvenated and natural.


The essentials of facial anatomy: A prelude to understanding lift procedures

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Friday, November 3, 2023

Facelifts are one of the most common procedures for addressing a variety of aging issues. Whether you find yourself focusing on forehead wrinkles, more noticeable jowls or just overall skin laxity, a facelift is often one of the best and most popular ways to address these issues.


The facelift timeline: What to know about the window

Daisy Brumby | Freelance Writer Tuesday, October 24, 2023

If you're considering a facelift, you might have asked your friends and family about it and likely encountered a whirlwind of myths and misinformation. These non-truths are everywhere these days, including in the media. It's understandable, then, that you might feel a touch of hesitation, wondering if the rumors hold any truth.


Lifting the veil on face and neck lifts: Rediscover youthful contours

Daisy Brumby | Freelance Writer Tuesday, October 10, 2023

You've stood in front of the mirror countless times, your fingers gently tracing the contours of your face, feeling the changes that time has inevitably brought with age. While you value the wisdom and maturity the years have brought you, perhaps you yearn to recapture your youthful contours. If so, a facelift and/or neck lift may be suitable for you.


Facelift fundamentals: Types, techniques and transformations

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Thursday, September 14, 2023

One of the best-known and most commonly discussed procedures within the world of plastic surgery is undeniably the facelift. A procedure sought out by men and women alike, this surgery offers the unique ability to turn back the clock on one's age by tightening the skin of the face.


The natural facelift: Exploring advanced techniques for subtle and age-appropriate facial rejuvenation

Daisy Brumby | Freelance Writer Thursday, May 11, 2023

While a facelift can be a wonderful way to restore your youthful appearance and boost self-confidence, the fear of looking unnatural afterward can sometimes be a real concern.


For facelifts, it's all about the add-ons

Kaitlin Clark | Freelance Writer Monday, August 16, 2021

Patients are taking advantage of anesthesia time to address multiple facial concerns in one fell swoop.


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