A Deep Plane facelift is a variation of the SMAS facelift, which relies on lifting a tissue layer under the skin (Superficial Musculo-Aponeurotic System) to avoid a pulled, artificial look. There are a few technical points that differentiate a Deep Plane from what is usually just called a SMAS facelift, but experts debate whether they… Read More »
At Phase Plastic Surgery, we use cutting-edge technology for our Longevity Medicine. To help patients measure their biological age, our experts use Haut.Ai Skin Age Analysis skin age clock to determine appropriate anti-aging skin care treatments and products to help restore a more youthful appearance. Our Experience We recently saw a patient who had just… Read More »
Before After Breast implants remain very popular, and most patients who choose to have them are happy with their decision. But as with all surgical procedures, there are potential problems to be aware of. One of these is a condition called capsular contracture, or “cap con.” Fortunately, this is much less common than it used… Read More »
You may have heard about the recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection filing by Sientra on February 12, 2024. Sientra is one of three breast implant manufacturers with approved implants in the US. If you currently have Sientra implants or are scheduled to have breast augmentation surgery, you likely have questions, especially about how this situation… Read More »
Dr. Richard Baxter Why are peptides such a hot topic right now? It is almost easier to list what peptides don’t do than what they do. Peptides are used in advanced skin rejuvenation products (like OneSkin), nutritional supplements, and injectable formulations to promote healing and support immunity. Here at Phase Plastic Surgery and Longevity Clinic,… Read More »
It is well known that healthcare workers have experienced heightened degrees of stress and burnout in recent years, though they are of course not alone. In this installment of gratitudology, I want to talk about a gratitude-based intervention that is being used to help those in the healing professions to do a little bit of… Read More »
An abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, is a comprehensive cosmetic procedure that targets the bodily changes that occur after pregnancy,, or dramatic weight loss. These challenges can include excess abdominal skin, fatty tissue, and separatedabdominal muscles. The goal of your tummy tuck is to create a firm, flattened midsection and restore a more youthful waistline. While… Read More »
Aging is a normal part of life, but not everyone enjoys the changes that come along with it. Usually, signs of aging are most apparent on the face in the form of wrinkles, fine lines, sagging skin, and lost facial volume. When it comes to the most effective treatments to reverse the visible signs of… Read More »
Richard Baxter, MD – Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon I have been working on the concept of an internal bra for more than 20 years now, and the idea has finally taken hold. But even as it becomes popular, there still seems to be some confusion about what it is and when to use it. In simple… Read More »
I am delighted to share that a chapter on AI in anti-aging skin care that I co-authored was just published in the book Artificial Intelligence for Healthy Longevity (Springer Nature, 2023). The chapter, titled Artificial Intelligence Approaches for Skin Anti-aging and Skin Resilience Research, was conceived by Anastasia Georgievskaya, whose company Haut.ai developed the skin age clock that we use… Read More »
