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What to Expect from a Plastic Surgery Consultation

Many people think about having cosmetic surgery for years before their first trip to a plastic surgeon’s office.  At The Williams Center, we understand this, as well as the nervousness associated with it, and we pride ourselves on patients having a fantastic experience in their consultation. The consultation is an opportunity for you to ask…

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The Stages of Facelift Recovery

A facelift reverses the signs of aging in the face and neck — making patients look decades younger. People with wrinkles, sagging skin, and jowls often look to facelift surgery to remedy their problem areas.  During the consultation and before facelift surgery, we spend time with our patients to ensure they understand what to expect…

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Facelift Before and After: 6 Natural Results of Patients Looking Decades Younger

A facelift can result in a healthy, more youthful appearance by reversing signs of aging in the face, cheeks, jowls, and neck. Facelift surgery tightens muscles and re-drapes the skin, making patients appear decades younger. Our facility offers top-notch natural results that leave patients looking decades younger. Here are some of our recent facelift before…

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5 Myths About Chin Implants & Chin Augmentation

Chin 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…

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What is a mini facelift?

Minimally invasive facial rejuvenation procedures have risen in popularity throughout recent years.  Often sought after as an alternative to a full facelift procedure, the mini facelift is a good option for those who wish to improve their appearance.  The mini facelift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that is also known as the weekend facelift or…

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Ozempic Face: What to Know

Ozempic is a medication primarily used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. The active ingredient in Ozempic is semaglutide, which belongs to a class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 agonists). Ozempic is administered once a week as an injection under the skin (subcutaneous injection). The medication helps lower blood sugar levels…

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How Long Does a Deep Plane Facelift Last?

What are the results of a deep plane facelift like? The results of a deep plane facelift surgery last for over fifteen years. Patients will continue to age normally after the surgery is performed, but the results are long lasting. Even 15 years after deep plane facelift surgery, patients will continue to look as youthful…

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Facelift Surgery: Frequently Asked Questions

In 2019, facelift surgery was the fifth-most common plastic surgery procedure. At The Williams Surgery, patients who want to reduce the signs of aging in their face often contact us with questions about the facelift procedure. More often than not, the decision is then made to schedule a consultation with our facial plastic surgery specialist,…

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Is Otoplasty Cosmetic Ear Surgery Covered by Insurance?

Unfortunately, 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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Getting Rid of Chubby Cheeks & Unwanted Face Fat with Buccal Fat Removal Surgery

Buccal fat pads are structures that we are all born with. They lie within our cheeks, and there is one on each side. As we get older, we tend to lose some of the fat underneath the skin in our face, but the buccal fat pads remain the same size. With time, this can result…

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