Niamtu Cosmetic Facial Surgery

One aging change that is particularly bothersome to women (and men) is the turned down appearance of the corners of the mouth with aging.  This often creates a sad or angry look  and no one likes that.  Although numerous factors contribute to this, the main causes include sagging facial skin and jowl formation pushing down […]

Several weeks ago, the media outlets were ablaze with the sensational picture of a career truck driver with severe sun damage on his “driver’s side” of his face.  This picture shows his normal aging on his face and neck and the tremendously accelerated aging on the left side.  I guess in some countries, the aging […]

Every day, all day, I have pretty much the same conversation, mostly with women (but increasingly with men) about facial aging and methods of correction.  Since we are all the same species, we all pretty age in a similar manner.  Genetics and lifestyle definitely influence our aging, but for the most part, I can predict […]

As we still had the warm and fuzzies from being voted Best Cosmetic Surgeon by Virginia Living Magazine 2 weeks ago, we are once again on a high to be honored for the same award by Style Magazine.  This is our second year in a row for Best Cosmetic Surgeon voted by Style Magazine readers […]

10 years ago, a revolutionary new cosmetic treatment became available that would change cosmetic surgery forever.  Botox cosmetic was FDA approved to treat frown lines in April of 2002 but has been used 6-7 years before that by me and many other doctors.  Botox represented a paradigm shift,  as previous to this, there was no […]

Recovery after cosmetic facial surgery (like any surgery) is extremely variable. Some patients breeze through it and others get the wind knocked out of their sails.  There is really no predicting how one patient will recover versus another.  I have had extremely fit 40 year old triathletes that were sore, swollen, bruised and lethargic after […]

The lower eyelids and cheeks are one of the first areas to show aging.  Although surgical options such as blepharoplasty and cheek implants can provide great midfacial rejuvenation, many patients are not ready for surgery or cannot do surgery for various reasons.  Augmenting the cheeks and tear trough region with injectable facial fillers such as […]

I am extremely honored to have been named “Best Cosmetic Surgeon” by Virginia Living Magazine in their Best of Virginia 2012 issue.  Since this readership is statewide, the award means even more.  I share this award with my awesome staff whom everyday do their best to offer our patients the best patient care.  Cosmetic Facial […]

I was stunned to hear on CNN yesterday afternoon that Junior Seau, the icon linebacker for the Chargers (and later Dolphins and Patriots) was dead at 43, an apparent victim of suicide.  This guy was a multimillionaire in the prime of his life, a true hero, superstar, and celebrity; he seemed to have the world […]

Actual patient of Dr. Niamtu Earlobe repair is a very common procedure in my cosmetic facial surgery practice.  While most cases result from earrings tearing through the lobe, we also are doing more and more earlobe surgery for gauged earlobes that have been intentionally stretched. Earlobe tears result from heavy earrings, snagging earrings on towels, […]