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How to Prepare for a Facelift

During facelift surgery, the soft tissues of the face are lifted, excess skin is removed and the skin is draped back over the newly repositioned contours. The neck is usually addressed as part of a facelift, but this depends on the individual. A facelift does not improve the quality of your facial skin, so if […]

6 Ways to Improve the Appearance of Scars

Sometimes scars are inevitable. Whether a result of surgery (elective or emergency), an injury or even a positive experience like having a baby (via Cesarean section), raised, depressed or discolored scars can serve as an unwanted reminder of events past. New York City board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Mark H. Schwartz has a wide variety of […]