Is there any doubt that social media is constantly expanding? One of the more popular aspects of social media is the “selfie,” a quick snapshot you take of yourself and then post to a social media site like Instagram. There is a growing trend of men and women who see their selfies and dislike what they see. In fact, the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery’s recent study reveals that approximately 3 out of 10 facial plastic surgeons have patients who come to them looking to improve their appearance because of social media sites.
In Albany and Manhattan, New York, Dr. Edwin Williams specializes in a number of cosmetic procedures that help correct any problems you have with your skin or facial features. The AAFPRS reports that rhinoplasty and Botox Cosmetic are the two most common requests in terms of social media-driven cosmetic procedures. Learn more about these two cosmetic procedures and see if they’re right for you.
Botox Cosmetic
The safety and effectiveness of Botox Cosmetic makes it an ideal treatment for easing dynamic wrinkles without undergoing an invasive surgery. Botox works by temporarily paralyzing muscle contractions. This allows the skin to smooth out and ease wrinkles and creases on the forehead, around the eyes, near the lips, on the chin, and on the neck. Following a treatment, you do not need any recovery time, which makes it perfect for today’s busy men and women.
The one thing you do need to know about Botox is that it is not a permanent solution to wrinkles. It eases their appearance for an average of four months. To maintain your appearance, you need to see Dr. Williams for touch-ups every three months or so.
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is a popular surgery for men and women who dislike the size or shape of their nose. While it is one of the two most common requests for people concerned with their appearance on social media, rhinoplasty is also one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries overall. In 2013, more than 39,900 rhinoplasty surgeries were performed by AAFPRS members.
The surgical procedure is useful in narrowing a wide nose, lifting a drooping tip, or reducing a bump or hump appearing on the bridge of the nose. Incisions are made either within the nostril or at the bottom of the nose on the column of skin that separates the nostrils. A surgery can last an hour or two, and after it’s done, you spend a small amount of time in the recovery room before going home. At home, it’s important to take it easy for about a week. You’ll have stitches removed at the end of the week. You should be able to return to work in the next week. Avoid strenuous activities for eight weeks.
Learn more about the safety of Botox by watching Dr. Williams’ video about this non-invasive treatment. When you’re ready to discuss Botox treatments or a rhinoplasty with the New York facial plastic surgeon, call the Williams Center at 1-800-742-2797.
About the Author: Dr. Edwin Williams
Dr. Edwin Williams is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon who founded The Williams Center in 1993. He has performed over 10,000 facial plastic surgery procedures and has pioneered the deep plane facelift. He served on the Board of Directors for the American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery for over a decade, and served as President from 2015-2016. In 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, Dr. Williams earned the Castle Connelly Top Doctors award in New York Facial Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Edwin F. Williams III attended Cornell University in Ithaca, New York where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1982. He began medical school at the State University of Buffalo School of Medicine and received his Doctor of Medicine in 1986.
Dr. Williams is actively involved in teaching facial plastic and reconstruction surgery to the residents of the Albany Medical Center and is former Chief of the Section of Facial and Plastic Reconstruction Surgery at Albany Medical Center where he received an academic appointment of Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery.