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Preparing to Reopen on Monday, May 4
Hello everyone! I hope you and your family are well. We are looking forward to seeing all of you in the near future. Here at Elite Facial Plastic Surgery, we are preparing to reopen on Monday, May 4. When we reopen, we will be implementing the following new protocols...
Nose Reshaping Surgery – is Rhinoplasty for You?
Your nose is the center of your face and has a major impact on how you look to yourself and to others. If you are self-conscious about your nose, you are not alone. Over half a million people in the US alone are unhappy with the look of their nose and are seeking...
Plastic Nose Lifters, Smile Shapers, & Other Terrible Purchases That Have No Effect
When I speak to potential rhinoplasty patients at my Tampa practice, they sometimes ask me about the latest non-medical gimmicks that claim to reshape facial features without plastic surgery. I have heard mentions of everything from plastic adjusters to nostril clips...
Cosmetic vs Functional Rhinoplasty
One of my passions and specialties as a facial plastic surgeon is nose surgery, or rhinoplasty. As a double board certified facial plastic surgeon and Ear, Nose and Throat surgeon, I am uniquely qualified to perform rhinoplasties for cosmetic AND functional reasons...
Rhinoplasty and Chin Augmentation
When we look in the mirror or look at our selfie that we’ve just taken on our smartphone, one of the first features we notice about our appearance is our nose. We notice right away if it doesn’t look right – it’s too big, has a hump, or it’s pointing anywhere but...
Benefits of Lip Injections
Lip injections are fast becoming an industry standard among patients and plastic surgeons across the US. The benefits of lip enhancement are clear, and that’s why so many people, including actresses and high-profile women, are choosing to get their lips spruced up...
Should I Get Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery?
If you’re considering eyelid surgery, you probably have some really important questions about the procedure. Before you walk into a plastic surgeon’s office, you should have an idea of what to expect. Even more importantly, you should have an idea of what you want to...
Natural Looking Facelifts
Since 1986, Elite Facial Plastic Surgery has been helping men and women look their best with plastic surgery. Facelift surgery at our Tampa practice is no exception. Our team is dedicated to giving patients facelifts that look natural and don't exhibit common unwanted...
2016 Cosmetic Surgery Projections
The latest American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery statistics report shows that cosmetic procedures fell slightly from 2013 to 2014. Despite the slight decrease, patients who have already underwent a cosmetic surgery procedure still have to take the proper...
Giving the Gift of Cosmetic Surgery for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a time when lovers get together to celebrate the love that they have found in one another. Since Valentine’s Day falls right after the holiday season, it can be difficult for a person to know what to get their significant other. At Elite Facial...