Fat grafting is a surgical process by which a doctor removes fat from one area of your body and places it in another. It has a long history and can address many common cosmetic concerns, making it one of the fastest-growing aesthetic treatments.
Dermal fillers are a minimally invasive treatment used to address wrinkles that result from collagen loss and plump up areas like the lips, cheeks, and hands that lose volume with age.
Oculofacial plastic and cosmetic surgeon Dr. Dustin Heringer at Arizona Ocular & Facial Plastic Surgery regularly uses fat grafting as a component of his surgical facelifts. He also […]
As we age, our skin loses its plentiful stores of collagen and elastin, two fibrous proteins that give the organ strength and resilience. This results in the development of fine lines, wrinkles, and deep creases like nasolabial folds, the trough reaching from the bottom of the nose to the corner of the mouth.
In the earliest stages, you can de-age your face with treatments like dermal fillers, Botox®, and minimally invasive procedures like laser resurfacing and microdermabrasion. As aging progresses, you may look to facelifts to rejuvenate the lower two-thirds of your face. But which type of face-lift can best address […]
When you’re young, you don’t think much about gravity. However, as you age, you see gravity’s effect in the droop of your eyelids, eyebrows, and forehead, giving you a constant tired or angry expression that doesn’t accurately reflect who you are. Fortunately, a brow lift can help you look younger and feel refreshed.
Dr. Dustin Heringer of Arizona Ocular & Facial Plastic Surgery, with offices in Scottsdale and Peoria, Arizona, uses a brow lift to reverse some of the more visible signs of aging. This surgical procedure involves raising the soft tissue around your brows and smoothing out wrinkled skin on […]
At Arizona Ocular & Facial Plastic Surgery in Scottsdale, oculofacial and cosmetic plastic surgeon Dr. Dustin Heringer and his team offer several treatments to improve your skin’s appearance and tone. One highly customizable option is a chemical peel, which removes dirt, debris, and imperfections and leaves you with a healthy, radiant glow. Here’s how to find the right peel for your skin issues.
How chemical peels work
Chemical peels are a cosmetic treatment that exfoliates your outermost skin layers in a controlled manner. Peels come in light (superficial), medium, and deep strengths; which one is right for you depends on how deep […]
Forehead wrinkles and the “11” (glabellar) lines between your eyebrows are two of the earliest and most visible signs of aging. Fortunately, you can choose neuromodulators to address these issues and give your face a more relaxed and younger look.
At Arizona Ocular & Facial Plastic Surgery, Dr. Dustin Heringer and his staff use three different neuromodulators to address the visible signs of aging: Botox® Cosmetic, Dysport®, and Xeomin®. Which one best addresses forehead wrinkles? Keep reading to find out.
What is a neuromodulator?
Neuromodulators are toxins that, when purified and injected by a trained professional, temporarily paralyze the nerves that cause muscle contractions.
Repeated facial expressions like frowning, squinting, […]
You expect that at some later point in your life, you’ll develop fine lines, wrinkles, and creases due to age. You don’t expect that you’ll develop those types of skin issues when you’re still in your 20s and 30s. However, numerous unhealthy habits can age your skin sooner than you want.
At Arizona Ocular & Facial Plastic Surgery, oculofacial plastic surgeon Dr. Dustin Heringer and his staff understand that certain lifestyle choices can lead to premature aging. That’s why they offer several rejuvenation treatments to bring your skin back in line with your chronological age. Here, they discuss four habits that age your skin.
4 habits […]
As we age, our skin transforms, developing fine lines, wrinkles, creases, and sagging skin, especially around the neck and jowls.From dermal fillers and Botox® to minimally invasive treatments like laser resurfacing and microdermabrasion, there are several ways to turn back the clock on your appearance.
Face-lifts, where the surgeon removes the sags and bags and tightens the underlying muscles, date back to the early 1900s. While the technique and technology have changed, the procedure has always been aimed at improving the lower half to two-thirds of the face.
The “mini” face-lift is a modified version of the traditional procedure. It’s also a product of the modern age, following […]
As you age and lose the stores of the structural proteins collagen and elastin that shore up your skin, the skin first becomes riddled with fine lines and wrinkles. As the proteins decrease even more, and with the constant pull of gravity, the skin around your jawline and neck starts to sag, hanging in loose folds that you may find quite unflattering.
In the early stages, Botox® and dermal fillers may help you maintain your youthful appearance, but they’re not enough to overcome lax skin and fat stores. For those, you may need a neck lift.
Oculofacial plastic surgeon Dr. Dustin Heringer […]
When removed, a cancerous mole or lesion can leave behind a visible scar that affects your appearance. And if that lesion was anywhere on your face, the scar will be highly visible.
At Arizona Ocular & Facial Plastic Surgery, oculofacial plastic surgeon Dr. Dustin Heringer evaluates his patients’ facial scarring and tailors the reconstruction to each individual’s needs and aesthetic goals. There are two basic types of facial reconstruction he might use, and he discusses them here.
Types of facial reconstruction
There are two surgical procedures for facial reconstruction: skin grafting and flap surgery.
Skin grafting
Skin grafting involves taking skin from one part of the body (the graft) and […]
Even though the holidays are a month or two away, it’s never too early to start thinking about how to freshen and rejuvenate your skin, so you look your best.
At Arizona Ocular & Facial Plastic Surgery in Scottsdale, Dr. Dustin Heringer and his team offer numerous treatments to improve your skin’s appearance and tone. One highly customizable option is a chemical peel. It removes dirt, debris, and imperfections, leaving you with a healthy, radiant glow. Here’s how it works.
How chemical peels work
Chemical peels exfoliate the outermost skin layers in a highly controlled manner, coming in light (superficial), medium, and deep strengths. Which one […]
