Posts Tagged ‘ cosmetic facial surgery ’

Faculty at Saint Louis University Oculoplastic Surgery Face Lift & Brow Lift Course

I have had the honor to lecture at over 20 Surgery/Cadaver workshops sponsored by the medical school at SLU over the past 15 years.  About 50% have been through the Facial Plastic Surgery program and the other 50% through the Oculoplastic Surgery program.  Both of these specialty workshops are awesome and the faculty includes some […]

The Ten Most Important Steps in Facelift Surgery

If you are considering having a facelift this may be the most important time you can spend to understand the critical steps required for safe, natural and long lasting facelift results. Many surgeons take short cuts and promote “miracle” procedures. There is a right and wrong way to perform face and neck lift surgery and […]

Dr. Niamtu Interview with CBS Bill Bevins

  Always my honor to share time with Big, Bad, Bill Bevins!  Bill is the pulse of RVA and has been a long time friend and hero.  A lot of Richmonders contribute and volunteer for charities for the greater good.  Over the past 30 years I have been involved in many, many charitable organizations and […]

Core Laser: A New Platform for Maximum Skin Rejuvenation with Less Downtime

In this day and age there is much hype about rejuvenation.  Many doctors, companies and devices promise maximum results with minimal downtime and so often this is a myth.  I have recently begun using the Core CO2 laser by Syneron/Candela and have been very excited with the device, results and downtime.  It is important for […]

Having a Facelift was one of the Best Decisions I have Made

One of our favorite patients discusses her cosmetic facial surgery experience with Dr. Niamtu.  This patient underwent facelift, eyelid surgery and chin implant.  It is our honor to have such wonderful patients. For more information about facelift surgery or Dr. Joe Niamtu, III visit www.lovethatface.com  

Restylane Refyne and Restylane Defyne: A New Generation Injectable Fillers

Restylane has released two new filler products designed to fill and plump ares of the face where movement occurs.  These new fillers add to the options for surgeons and patients and are representative of “designer” fillers that use technology to craft better products.  These are FDA approved fillers that last up to a year in […]

My New Textbook is Now Available and I am Elated!

Although I have written 6 textbooks, my major effort was the 800 page textbook “Cosmetic Facial Surgery” that I wrote in 2010.   The book was published by Elsevier, the largest medical textbook publisher in the world and had excellent sales throughout all specialties that perform cosmetic surgery.  The book was also translated to a […]

A Nice Case on A Wonderful Young Lady

Protruding ears are one of the biggest sources of peer ridicule that occur during elementary school years.  Bullying and ridicule can cause children to withdraw and affect their body image and self-confidence for a lifetime. I was my pleasure to assist this young lady with her protruding ears.  I am proud of the physical result […]

Featured Makeover

I am pleased to feature one of our recent cosmetic facial surgery cases.  It is a great feeling to see such a dramatic result and transform someone’s appearance and self confidence.  I think I have the greatest job in the world and it is truly my pleasure to have such great patients as Amy Jo. […]

Choosing the Right Cheek Implant

  See video below   This video discusses choosing the right size, shape and position of silicone cheek implants. Cheek implants can be placed in 30 minutes and are a permanent means of volumizing the aging face.  Young people have full, round cheeks and as we lose this fullness we appear drawn and tired.  Many […]