Signs of aging are most visible in the face and neck. It’s not atypical for patients to notice a sagging brow and wrinkled forehead and wish to reverse the signs of aging. Wrinkles and sagging on the face and neck can make you look tired, sad, and older than you are. As collagen and elastin…
Read MoreChin augmentation is a minimally invasive surgery to add prominence to the chin and achieve better harmony of the facial features by inserting a facial implant into the chin area. This procedure may be performed alone or in conjunction with other procedures such as rhinoplasty, cheek augmentation or a facelift. Chin augmentation isn’t the only…
Read MoreUnfortunately, this is not a straightforward answer. Otoplasty is most often a cosmetic, elective operation. Thus, it is typically not covered by insurance. However, there are instances when insurance companies may pay for the procedure based on its reasoning. Unfortunately, there are no fixed rules for what determines if an otoplasty is covered by insurance…
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A small or “weak” chin is a facial attribute that is often inherited and present for a person’s entire life. It is not a medical problem, and it does not “need” to be corrected. However, an underdeveloped chin can affect facial harmony and facial balance. When we look at a person, we unconsciously measure how…
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Rhinoplasty can correct many nasal issues, but not all of them. Rhinoplasty involves reshaping the nasal bones and cartilages to improve the nasal appearance or improve nasal breathing. However, rhinoplasty does not affect the nasal skin. Rhinophyma is a condition of the nasal skin that is characterized by sebaceous gland hyperplasia. This condition was once…
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Facial scarring is a common, and commonly misunderstood, problem faced by many people. To help clarify treatment options, we must create two categories of scars. Treatment For A Single Scar The first category is a single dominant scar. This can be the result of a laceration from a car accident, knife injury, or other traumatic…
Read MoreWhat is Facial Liposuction? As a facial plastic surgeon for over 25 years I am very familiar with procedures involving facial liposuction. And I find that many patients have question about this procedure which is generally referred to as facial contouring. Such patients are often asked most concerned with the areas under the chin and…
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When people think of a plastic surgery procedure that takes years off of a person’s looks, one of the first surgeries that comes to mind is the facelift. While a facelift is a popular option for facial rejuvenation, it’s not the only surgical option out there. In fact, some people might be concerned about their…
Read MoreEdward D. Buckingham, M.D. Edwin F. Williams, M.D., F.A.C.S. * Williams’ Center for Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 1072 Troy Schenectady Road Latham, NY 12110 edbuckin@hotmail.com edwilliams@nelasersurg.com 518-786-7000 (phone) 518-786-1160(fax) *Corresponding author Port-wine malformations also referred to as port-wine stains (PWS) are more accurately described as postcapillary venule malformations. In the past the classifications of…
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