Posted August 15, 2022 in Facial Aging, Facial fat transfer
Facial rejuvenation surgery has traditionally focused on the forehead and the lower face, but the mid-face, the region of the face immediately below the eyes, is often overlooked. The mid-face region can be defined by its borders. Above the mid-face region are the bottom of the eye socket and the tear trough. On the outside, […]
Read MorePosted August 08, 2022 in Mini-Facelift, Traditional Facelift
Generally speaking, a facelift is a surgical procedure that aims to resuspend the tissue of the lower face and neck and remove excess loose skin using incisions strategically placed around the ears. The popularity of facelifts has risen meteorically in recent years. A report by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery showed that the […]
Read MorePosted 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 More
Stay connected with us on social media and witness the impact Facial Plastic Surgery Associates has on the lives of our patients.
