Posted May 02, 2022 in Facelift Incisions
Patients seeking a facelift desire improved neckline and jawline, but rarely at the cost of visible surgical scars, which constantly remind observers that this person had undergone cosmetic surgery. All incisions result in scars. That is a matter of fact, and there is no getting around that. However, not all scars are created equal. Well-executed […]
Read MorePosted March 07, 2022 in Cheek Implants
The mid and lower face are particularly prone to the effects of aging. Over time, loss of skin elasticity, diminution of cheek fat and collagen, and descent of facial soft tissue results in a gaunt appearance, or “submalar hollowing”. Although a facelift would certainly improve the appearance in a person with aging changes, a lift […]
Read MorePosted February 14, 2022 in Facial Aging, Facial Implants
Much is known about the treatment of the soft tissue of the aging face. The mainstay of facial rejuvenation surgery has involved the lifting and redraping of tissue. More recently, we have come to appreciate that fat and collagen are lost over time, and volume restoration in fillers and fat transfer has grown in popularity. […]
Read MorePosted February 07, 2022 in Facelift
For someone interested in facial rejuvenation surgery, the sheer amount of information and terminology available online can be confusing and overwhelming. This is particularly true with respect to facelift surgery. There are many types of lift surgeries and different types of facelifts, making it difficult for someone to figure out what they really need. We […]
Read MorePosted January 24, 2022 in Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
What does it mean to be a double board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon? Board certification represents the recognition of a physician’s skill, knowledge, and expertise in a specialty area. Doctors must complete many years of medical training before they can qualify to become board-certified physician. Upon graduation from medical school, doctors who want to treat patients […]
Read MorePosted March 04, 2020 in Rhinoplasty Surgeon
We all know Dr. Kridel is truly the best facial plastic surgeon in Houston (and yes, the rest of the country). And now it is time to spread the word by voting. The Houston Chronicle just named Dr. Kridel as one of the Top 5 Plastic Surgeons in the Houston area for 2020! And now […]
Read MorePosted March 24, 2016 in Facelift
Russell Kridel, MD was a featured faculty member at the recent 14th International Course on Facial Plastic Surgery & Rhinology in Bogota, Colombia. As an internationally recognized leader on Rhinoplasty and Facelift surgical techniques, Dr. Kridel was invited to share his expertise with other surgeons attending the meeting. Dr. Kridel was invited to discuss several […]
Read MorePosted January 12, 2015 in Facelift
Countdown to the Top 5 Facelift Tips for 2015: 5. Pamper Yourself Immediately after your facelift surgery, you won’t be able to enjoy some of your favorite pampering activities. So, go ahead and get your manicure and pedicure done a few days before your surgery. Get your hair cut and colored as well since you […]
Read MorePosted December 31, 2014 in Tanning Damage
Recently, the AMA Wire published the synopsis (shown below) of media coverage on the CDC study about injuries from indoor tanning published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Unfortunately, consumers are under the general impression that indoor tanning is safe and many are under the false impression that indoor tanning does not have the same effect on […]
Read MorePosted November 28, 2014 in Facelift
A modern facelift procedure, like the MVP Lift, is a fine-tuned facial plastic surgery approach that can be life-changing for patients. Given advancements in techniques, including several pioneered by Dr. Kridel, the procedure is now a reliable method, sought out by men and women across many age groups and ethnicities for facial rejuvenation. What is […]
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