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When Genioplasty is Indicated over a Chin Implant

Dr. Niamtu is recognized as a key opinion leader in facial implants and related surgeries.  Chin augmentation is a powerful procedure for patients with weak profiles and several options exist.  A simple chin implant is the solution for many cases, but actual bony surgery (genioplasty) is the key for patients requiring both vertical and horizontal […]

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 […]

Belotero, Radiesse and Xeomin; a Merz sampler.

Dr. Joe Niamtu discusses the Merz line of cosmetic injectables and demonstrates injections with Radiesse, Belotero and Xeomin. For more information about cosmetic facial surgery visit www.lovethatface.com. For information about Dr. Niamtu’s online teaching video series visit www.cosmeticsurgeryeducation.com Joe Niamtu, III DMD Cosmetic Facial Surgery Richmond, Virginia

Godspeed, John Glenn………..

I had the honor of meeting John Glenn and later Neil Armstrong at separate times in Richmond.  These were the words of fellow astronaut Scott Carpenter to John Glenn as his Mercury capsule Friendship 7 and Atlas rocket launched on February 20, 1962.  This was this first American to orbit the earth! Growing up as […]

Dr. Niamtu Interviewed in Las Vegas by DermTube about Ellman/Cynosure Radiowave Blepharoplasty and Facial Fillers

I had the honor to be a speaker for the sixth year at the Cosmetic Surgery Forum in Las Vegas.  My talks included Ellman/Cynosure Radiowave blepharoplasty and midface fillers.  The following is an interview about these topics.   For more information about cosmetic facial surgery visit www.lovethatface.com Joe Niamtu, III DMD Cosmetic Facial Surgeon Richmond, […]

What is a Submentoplasty?

A submentoplasty involves surgery of the area under the chin and the upper portion of the neck.  This is an abbreviated type of neck lift that is mostly used on younger patients.  The best candidate is a younger patient with fat deposits in the neck but without a lot of skin excess. The submentoplasty procedure […]

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 […]

Radiowave Assisted Blepharoplasty

These are two videos that are short vignettes of radiowave assisted cosmetic blepharoplasty.  This is one of my topics that I am presenting at the Cosmetic Surgery Forum in Las Vegas next week.  Radiowave surgery (like laser incision) is a practically bloodless means of performing blepharoplasty and no bleeding means faster healing with less pain […]

Easy, Safe and Simple Buccal Fat Reduction

Buccal fat pad reduction is a procedure used to slim the face in selected patients.  In this video I discuss and demonstrate the procedure and show some before and after results. Joe Niamtu, III DMD Cosmetic Facial Surgery Richmond, Virginia www.lovethatface.com  

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. […]