A Day-by-Day Look at Upper Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Lift) Recovery One of the biggest hurdles for patients considering an upper blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) isn’t the surgery itself—it’s the fear of the recovery. Because the skin around the eyes is so delicate, patients often picture weeks of hiding in the dark. The …
If you are considering a rhinoplasty, you have probably heard horror stories from friends or family members who had nose surgery decades ago. For a long time, the procedure had a reputation for being incredibly painful—but that reputation was largely due to how the nose was treated after the surgery, …
When you look in the mirror, do your eyes look heavier, smaller, or more tired than you feel? Take a look at the photo above. This patient is dealing with significant upper eyelid hooding, clinically known as dermatochalasis. For the majority of our patients, the key component to an upper …
Lower blepharoplasty performed by Dr. Matthew Urban in Chester NJ with a transconjunctival approach, fat grafting, and undereye phenol/croton oil peel As a facial plastic surgeon, the under-eye area is one of the most common concerns patients bring to my practice. Patients often point to their lower eyelids and ask …
If you have tiny, thread-like red veins around your nose, cheeks, or chin, you already know the frustration of trying to cover them up. These are called broken capillaries (or telangiectasia), and no amount of expensive skincare serums, vitamin C, or soothing creams will make them disappear. Because these are …
If you are considering rhinoplasty in New Jersey, the first question on your mind is likely about the investment. It is one of the most common inquiries we receive, yet it is also one of the most difficult to answer with a single number because every nose—and every surgeon—is different. …
When it comes to lip enhancement, there has never been a wider variety of options available. However, having more choices also means there is more confusion. Patients frequently come into the office asking for a specific treatment they saw online, only to find out that a completely different procedure is …
If you look at the brochure for almost any premium Hyaluronic Acid (HA) lip filler, you will see a bold claim: “Lasts up to 1 year.” In my practice, I find that while the filler may technically still be present at the one-year mark, the aesthetic peak—that plump, hydrated look …
In the age of smartphones and tablets, we are seeing a new phenomenon in the consultation room: “Tech Neck.” This term refers to the horizontal creases—often called “necklace lines”—that form across the neck. While genetics play a role, these lines are exacerbated by our modern posture: constantly looking down at …
In the era of “lunchtime procedures,” the promise of dissolving a double chin with a simple series of injections sounds almost too good to be true. And for many patients, it is. Kybella (deoxycholic acid) has been marketed aggressively as a non-surgical alternative to liposuction or neck lifting. While it …