Clevens Face and Body Specialists' Blog

Plastic surgery is a momentous, transformative event for so many people. Pursuing a cosmetic procedure can truly be life-altering, whether the goal is to improve problem areas, achieve the look you’ve always wanted, or, in many cases, both!

Today, consumers rely on online reviews for everything from choosing a restaurant or making a purchase to selecting a plastic surgeon. A recent RealSelf survey revealed that 67 percent of US women who have had (or are considering) a cosmetic procedure feel that patient reviews are the most valuable information when choosing a plastic surgeon.

Having plastic surgery is a life-changing experience. Time and time again, plastic surgery proves to be a significant confidence booster for men and women alike.

These days, facelifts are becoming more and more common. Thanks to modern techniques, the procedure is even safer and more effective than it once was. 

It’s a common myth that all plastic surgery is cosmetic, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Plastic surgery is a broad field that includes not only cosmetic, but also reconstructive procedures to repair imperfections and improve quality of life. In fact, nearly six million reconstructive plastic surgeries were performed in just 2019 alone.

Do you ever wish you had fuller lips, or wish you could get rid of a few wrinkles around your mouth?

Do you ever wish you had a stronger, more prominent chin and jawline, or that you had more balanced, symmetrical facial features? If so, a chin implant may be the perfect way to meet your goals for your appearance. Chin implant surgery is a safe, fast, and effective way to add definition to your face, enhance facial highlights, and improve facial balance and harmony to achieve a look you love.

Do you ever look in the mirror and wish your nose was smaller, straighter, or a different shape? Do you struggle with severe congestion that makes it difficult to breathe and impacts your quality of life?

If so, you’re not alone. Each year, thousands of people seek out rhinoplasty, septorhinoplasty, or a “nose job”, for one of two reasons: either to improve nasal function or to improve the appearance of your nose—or in many cases, both! That’s why it’s not surprising that rhinoplasty is consistently recognized as one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures, with more than 207,000 performed in 2019 alone.

Facelifts have been the gold standard in facial rejuvenation for many years. With well-performed facelifts helping people look up to 10-15 years younger, it’s no surprise they remain one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures for both men and women alike. In fact, 123,685 facelifts were performed in 2019 alone.

A facelift, also known as a rhytidectomy, significantly reduces visible signs of aging in the face, correcting deep wrinkles, folds, jowls, and laxity to restore a firmer, tighter, more youthful appearance. If you’re like most people considering the procedure, you’re probably wondering, “How do you know if you need a facelift, and do I need one?”

There are a number of important factors to consider when deciding whether or not to move forward with cosmetic surgery. For many patients, their hesitation comes into play for one reason: They need downtime and can’t take off the necessary time for recovery.