This past weekend, Chrissy Teigen had buccal fat removal, or cheek reduction surgery. So what is a buccal fat removal? Buccal fat removal is one of the hottest procedures, removing the fat from inside your cheek to contour, contract, and define your face, leaving no scar. This was extremely popular in the 1990s among models… [Read More]
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Cheek Lift 2.0
What Is a Cheek Lift 2.0? A cheek lift is designed to lift the cheek tissues. This can be accomplished by a variety of techniques including the deep plane facelift, midface lift, and other options. However, Dr. Anil Shah in Chicago, IL has designed a specific lift centered on lifting the cheek without the requisite downtime and… [Read More]
Why Is Deep Neck Fat More Difficult to Treat?
Deep fat is much more technical to treat than superficial fat since it involves the deeper portions of the neck. Superficial fat can be treated by Kybella or neck liposuction. While there are important structures in the neck superficially, most of the important structures are deep within the neck. So why contour this area if there… [Read More]
Liposuction v. Deep Neck Contouring: What’s The Difference?
So you want to improve your jawline and you’re not sure what to do? You work out but despite that you do not have contour along your neck like you want. It makes sense that removal of fat along your neck with a liposuction cannula would work but is it going to give you the… [Read More]
Which Type of Filler is Best for Lips?
“Which type of fillers is best for lips?” is a common question for those seeking fuller lips. In our Chicago, IL based practice, we treat patients with all sorts of goals including lip edging, softer lips, longer lasting lips, no bumps, etc. So What Are The Features In a Lip Injection Product We Should Look… [Read More]
Cannula vs. Needle
So, you’ve decided to get filler and you might be asking what should I use: a cannula or a needle? Let’s first find out the difference between a cannula and a needle. What’s The Difference Between A Needle and A Cannula? A needle is sharp and can go through any tissue. This means if a… [Read More]
Reduction Rhinoplasty
What Is Reduction Rhinoplasty? Reduction Rhinoplasty is where the nose is brought closer to the face and made overall smaller. With recent updates, Dr. Shah from Chicago, IL is able to make larger changes to the nose to allow for overall reduction of the nose in multiple dimensions. Many surgeons will make a change in… [Read More]