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Subcision for Scars and a Review of a New Device

Subcision is a treatment used to undermine scars and facilitate surgical dissection.  Dr. Niamtu discusses and demonstrates subcision techniques for acne scars, nasolabial fold rejuvenation and facelift predissection.   This video contains live surgical footage and view discretion should be used. For more information about cosmetic facial surgery visit www.lovethatface.com Joe Niamtu, III DMD Cosmetic […]

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  

Vollure the Latest FDA Approved Filler From Allergan that can Last 18 Months

As an Injection Trainer for Allergan I am happy to be one of the first practices on the East Coast  to offer the new  filler Vollure for moderate to severe wrinkles and folds.  I discuss and demonstrate this filler in the video below. For more information on cosmetic facial surgery visit www.lovethatface.com Joe Niamtu, III […]

Dr. Niamtu’s New Textbook Receives Near Perfect Rating by Doodly’s

My new text book (2nd edition 0f) Cosmetic Facial Surgery was published in January of this year by the plastic surgery division of Elsevier, the world’s largest textbook publisher.  In the medical publishing world there is a company called Doody Enterprises that provides reviews of new books.  I quote from the Doody website:  “Since 1993, […]

Captain Scott Kelly: an American Hero

Last week I had the opportunity to support the Virginia Home and meet Captain Scott Kelly who holds the record for the most accumulated days in space which is 382 days! He commanded 4 space flights on the International Space Station and scored a record 340 days in space in 2015.  Scott has a twin […]

Dissolving Filler with Hyaluronidase

Hyaluronidase is an enzyme that is used to dissolve unwanted injectable fillers such as Juvaderm, Restylane, Voluma.  It is most frequently used to remove unwanted filler where too much filler has been placed or the filler is lumpy, etc.  Examples would be lips or cheeks that were over treated and need reduced or tear trough […]

Treating Lower Eyelid and Cheek Festoons with Injectable Fillers

This blog is aimed at doctors or patients that are interested in improving festoons (bags on the cheek under the eyelids) with injectable fillers. Many times, severe festoons require laser treatment, but moderate festoons can frequently be improved with fillers. Before and after pictures are available at www.lovethatface.com   For more information about cosmetic facial […]

Keeping Botox Safe (or your wine cellar and aquarium)

I recently published an article in the medical journal Dermatolig Surgery (along with my buddy Dr. Mike Nayak) on an inexpensive (under $70) monitoring system to make sure that Botox and other medical supplies are kept at the correct temperature and the owner messaged in the event of a power failure.  Botox and other medicines […]

The Aesthetic Show 2017

I lecture on cosmetic facial surgery all over the world at many meetings each year.  One of my favorite meetings is The Aesthetic Show every July in Las Vegas.  Watch the video to find out why. Joe Niamtu, III DMD Cosmetic Facial Surgery Richmond, Virginia www.lovethatface.com

Only 48 hours left to Vote

We truly appreciate the support of our friends and patients who take the time to vote for our practice in the Style Magazine “Best of Richmond”.  Many of you voted for us in a previous contest and this is the second contest and last time we will bug you this year.  Winning this award is […]