Archive for August, 2024

This past week, I traveled to Beverly Hills to attend a very interesting conference organized by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.  The meeting focused on advanced facial rejuvenation techniques.  Hundreds of surgeons from around the world, including Brazil, the Netherlands, New York, Miami, and even Beverly Hills were in attendance (there […]

Every year, my academy, the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), conducts a survey to discover the latest trends and explore the future of our specialty.  I am always interested in seeing the nationwide results and how they mirror my plastic surgery practice here in Reno. Here are some highlights: We are […]

Desiring a change in the appearance of your nose is a common topic we discuss here at Sierra Nevada Cosmetic and Laser Surgery.  Depending on what changes you want made, a surgery customized for you can be planned. So what is involved in a cosmetic rhinoplasty? The nose is made up of an intricate structure […]

Summer is my favorite time of year.  Beautiful weather for everything outdoors.  That also means lots of sun!  Of course, we should all enjoy the sun whenever we’d like, but along with the benefits of the sun also come the risks. Good sun protection is absolutely essential for keeping your skin young and healthy.  It […]

Non-surgical alternatives to cosmetic surgery are becoming more and more popular these days, especially here in Reno.  While this applies mostly to the face, we cannot leave out the nose! Non-surgical rhinoplasty is a straightforward, in-office procedure that can help you get the nose you want without surgery.  So what is involved in a non-surgical […]

So you used to have ear gauges and now feel like you’ve outgrown them or don’t want them anymore.  What do your earlobes look like? Often they look similar to this: Stretched out, sagging, floppy skin.  Over time, the ear gauges have changed the structure of your earlobe, and the skin cannot shrink back into […]

Often when I talk to patients about what results they want to see, the topic of “the perfect face” comes up. What do we consider perfect?  Does each person have a different idea of perfection? This is obviously a very complex topic that we could write entire books about, but I think a good place […]

Last week, we started our series on the pursuit for the “perfect face” and discussed symmetry.  This week, we will focus on facial proportions and what people consider to be ideal. So how do we do this? Obviously, attempting to determine an ideal shape and size for the amazingly complex structure of the face is […]

In pursuit of the perfect face, we have discussed symmetry and facial proportions using the Golden Ratio. In part 3, we will depart from more scientific analysis and discuss what patients really want. When patients come to see me in consultation about specific areas of the face, most often they want to see an improvement […]

Hello friends!  Welcome to my first blog.  I am very excited and proud to announce the opening of my practice, Sierra Nevada Cosmetic and Laser Surgery.  We specialize in all things facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. This blog will focus on answering frequently asked questions and covering popular topics.  Please let me know if you […]