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The 31st Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery

  Live injection session teachers  (from left to right) oculoplastic surgeon Julie Woodward, MD , Joe Niamtu, III DMD, dermatologist Hema Sundaram, MD, dermatologist Sabrina Fabi MD, dermatologist Suzan Obagi, MD, oculoplastic surgeon Irene Gladstein, MD,  dermatologist Lisa Donofrio, MD, dermatologist and keynote speaker Brazilian dermatologist Andre Braz, MD. This last week I  had the pleasure […]

Cheek Implant Frequently Asked Questions

Paper or Plastic? I frequently get asked what material is the best for facial implants and my answer is usually silicone. Silicone rubber has been used in the body for decades and is in many medical and surgical devices. When silicone is placed over bone, it feels like bone. A big advantage is that since […]

Genioplasty versus Chin Implant: Why Some Patients Need a Genioplasty

Chin implant surgery is a simple surgical procedure with dramatic results that takes less than an hour and is adjustable and reversible.  For patients with a deficient chin, profile or jawline, chin implant surgery can improve aesthetics and boost confidence.  Not everyone with a recessive chin is a candidate for chin implants and depending on […]

Garth Brooks is the Nicest Performer in the World.

Last year I had the pleasure to meet and spend some time with Garth Brooks while he was in Richmond to film some promotional commercials for the Commonwealth. This guy meets about a million people a year, but that evening he acted like my wife and April and I were friends he knew all his […]

Video showing Dr. Niamtu demonstrating how the amount of tissue to be removed is determined

In the video below Dr. Niamtu explains the process he uses to determine the amount of tissue that needs to be removed to achieve the patients’ desired lip size.

The Aesthetic Academy 2014

  It is my honor to be among the invited faculty at the Aesthetic Academy in Washington, D.C. in several weeks.  I look forward to sharing the podium with plastic surgery palls Dr. Jorge Perez and Dr. Miles Graivier.  I have been on numerous programs with both of these docs and always enjoy them.  Dr. […]

The Tapering Face of Youth

My job, all day, every day, is to discuss face and neck aging with patients.  85% of these patients are female and it is not uncommon to see a 40 year old with very minor aging that is driving them crazy.  This is a natural phenomenon as the worst aging is the first aging; or […]

The Truth About Eyelid Surgery

Dr. Niamtu explains the details of proper eyelid diagnosis and treatment and discusses common mistakes made by surgeons and patients.  If you are planning to have cosmetic eyelid surgery, invest several minutes of your time to view this video.  It may save you a lot of frustration in the future.

Botox for the Gummy Smile

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 […]