Niamtu Cosmetic Facial Surgery

Click here to view an article by Dr. Niamtu on the treatment of protruding ears in Plastic Surgery Practice Magazine. Dr. Niamtu has published multiple scientific articles on his technique of performing this surgical procedure. Dr. Niamtu, J Cosmetic Otoplasty Cosmetic facial surgery, St. Louis, 2011, Mosby Elsevier. Dr. Niamtu J. The art and science […]

Dr. Niamtu J. Facial rejuvenation using neurotoxins and injectable fillers. Gen Dent. 2013 Nov-Dec;61(7):38-46 Dr. Niamtu J. Filler Rejuvenation of the Lips and Lower Face. Cosmetic Dermatology. 2012;25:250-52 Dr. Niamtu J. Adjunctive Facial Aesthetic Procedures in Milaro M., Ghali, G.E.,Parsen P., Waite P.eds. Peterson’s Principles of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Third Edition Peoples Medical Publishing […]

Although you hear a lot of people discussing custom facial implants, it is really not a new technique.  I believe I performed some of the first custom facial implants in the State of Virginia as evidenced by the balding young doctor in the 1990 article below. Although the process is similar, a lot has changed […]

Facelift surgery is the ultimate cosmetic procedure for improving aging of the lower face and neck.  Dr. Niamtu frequently recommends chin implants for facelift patients as this small procedure can make a big difference in the result of the facelift.  A simultaneous chin implant can enhance the facelift by extending the chin and thus improving […]

Although facelift surgery is the preferred surgical procedure for patients with excess neck skin, the placement of a chin implant and neck liposuction can improve some laxity of the neck skin. This patient underwent placement of a chin implant with neck liposuction by Dr. Niamtu. Along with the chin improvement, the neck skin laxity is […]

Some patients show excessive teeth or gum (gingiva) when they smile.  This is usually from excess downward growth of the upper jaw and is called vertical maxillary excess.  This is classically treated by oral and maxillofacial surgery and orthodontics.  The surgeon shortens the upper jaw so it is in a more natural position and the […]

The video below shows Dr. Niamtu performing the Mini Open Brow Lift.  It is actual surgical footage and may be too graphic for some viewers.  If you are sensitive to this type of material, view at your own discretion. The Video below shows a mini open brow lift patient 6 days after surgery

Uber means “super” in German, and it is super. Understandably, 99% of my blogs deal with cosmetic surgery but from time to time I enjoy writing about noteworthy situations and Uber falls into that category. Uber is a ride service that is digital, easy, affordable, safe and hip.  It also represents a paradigm shift.  A […]

Part 1 discusses midfacial and teartrough aging Part 2 shows actual midface and teartrough injection (shows actual injection which may be offensive to some viewers) The video below shows Dr. Niamtu injecting a patient with facial defects, cheek volume loss, tear trough deformity and nasal hump.

Dr. Niamtu has published a 1,000 page comprehensive textbook on cosmetic facial surgery which includes a large chapter on his cheek, chin and facial implant techniques.  Few surgeons receive the honor to publish such a text with a major medical publisher like Elsevier. Implant Expertise Dr. Niamtu is very involved with the use of facial implants […]