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Chin Implants and Facelift Surgery

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 […]

Chin Implant and Liposuction

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 […]

Video of Dr. Niamtu performing the Mini Open Brow Lift

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

Dr. Niamtu discusses midface filler augmentation including cheek and teartrough

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 and Implant Education

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 […]

Eyelid Surgery Medication Warning

Eyelid surgery can be seriously complicated by common medications that many patients take on a regular basis.  Although these medications may seem harmless, they can affect the ability of blood to clot which can lead to complications in any surgery, but especially in eyelid facelift surgery.  The following list show common medications that can increase […]

Dr. Niamtu and Blepharoplasty Education

Dr. Niamtu has published a 1,000 page comprehensive textbook on cosmetic facial surgery which includes a large chapter on his cosmetic eyelid techniques.  Few surgeons receive the honor to publish such a text with a major medical publisher like Elsevier . Dr. Niamtu has published numerous scientific publications on cosmetic blepharoplasty including the following; Dr. […]

Dr. Niamtu Lectures on cosmetic eyelid surgery

Dr. Niamtu lectures frequently on cosmetic eyelid surgery and is a regular speaker at the prestigious Cosmetic Eyelid and Brow Course at St. Louis University, Department of Oculoplastic Surgery.  He is shown in the anatomy lab with cosmetic eyelid icon and guru, Dr. Alan Putterman. Dr. Alan Putterman and Dr. Niamtu teaching eyelid and browlift […]

New Drug for Long Lovely Lashes

Actual before and after picture of one of Dr. Niamtu’s patients Click above to see more information about Latisse eyelash enhancer

Non Surgical Brow Lift with Fillers and Botox

Surgical brow lifting is one of my favorite procedures and is the only true way to treat moderate to severe upper facial aging in a natural and lasting manner. I perform this surgery endoscopically and in a “mini open” technique as well. Many patients do not require surgical brow lift and can benefit from injectable, […]