Niamtu Cosmetic Facial Surgery

Buccal fat pads are normal fat deposits in the cheeks.  Some patients develop large buccal fat pads which produces unwanted fullness of the cheek or jowl.  Reduction of the buccal fat pads is an easy procedure usually done through the inside of the mouth that takes only minutes and has a short recovery.  Patients undergoing […]

Dr. Joe Niamtu, III cosmetic facial surgeon in Richmond, Virginia is internationally recognized for facial implants. In this video he discusses choosing the right size, shape and position for silicone cheek implants. Choosing the right surgeon and right implant placed in right place equals success. For more information on cheek implants or cosmetic facial surgery […]

  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 […]

The eyes are called the “seat of the soul” and are one of our most attractive features in youth.  Studies have shown that when we first view a person, we make hundreds of subconscious impressions based upon the persons features and invariability, the first thing we look at are the person’s eyes. As we age, […]

  The eyes are called the “seat of the soul” and are one of our most attractive features in youth.  Studies have shown that when we first view a person, we make hundreds of subconscious impressions based upon the persons features and invariability, the first thing we look at are the person’s eyes. As we […]

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Facial implants are one of my favorite and most popular procedures.  Like any surgery, their success relies on an experienced surgeon who understands the dynamics of facial implant placement.  Many factors go into a successful case, especially alignment and fixation.  I see patients from around the country with improperly placed implants and this video demonstrates […]

While speaking at a cosmetic surgery conference in Las Vegas last month I was interviewed by Tajmeeli which is an online site to “Help Arabs navigate the world of cosmetic surgery.”  This underlines the intense desire for all cultures to look good.  It was interesting to see myself showcased in Arabic.  My basic premise is […]

Although my practice is limited to cosmetic facial surgery of the head and neck, I am one of top 3% of Botox injectors in the country and therefore see a wide range of Botox patients.  Some of these patients are referred for Botox injection in the facial muscles that involve facial pain syndromes, TMJ and […]

Injectable facial fillers (Volume, Lyft, Belotero, Restylane and Juvederm) are the most common methods of reinflating the aging face.  I also am a huge proponent of cheek implants which is a permanent treatment.  Fat transfer is another method of using ones own (and often times plentiful) fat to fill out sagging facial tissues and plump […]