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Upper VS Lower Blepharoplasty: What are the Differences?
An eyelid lift, formally called blepharoplasty, removes excess skin and fat from around the eyes and lifts skin to create a brighter, more youthful eye area. However, not everyone’s eyes have the same problems, so Dr. Stein consults with his patients to decide whether an upper blepharoplasty, a lower blepharoplasty, or possibly both will achieve the desired results. View More Patient Results *Individual Results May Vary How Does Blepharoplasty Work? During blepharoplasty, the surgeon makes small incisions in the skin around [...]
How Old Do You Have to Be to Get a Nose Job?
Some people know from an early age that they feel unhappy with their nose and want to have it changed. For others, this awareness happens in school when people start teasing each other, and a large or oddly shaped nose can become a target. When are you old enough to get a nose job and get good results? View More Patient Results *Individual Results May Vary What is a Nose Job (Rhinoplasty)? A rhinoplasty can correct many concerns people have about [...]
How Long Should You Wait Before Revision Rhinoplasty?
Revision rhinoplasty corrects undesirable effects from past procedures. While many doctors offer to provide rhinoplasty (nose surgery), not all doctors have the experience of a plastic surgeon who performs these procedures with expertise and skill. Dr. Stein not only has the experience and skill to provide great rhinoplasty results, but he can also correct the results of previous procedures with excellent results. While patients must have reasonable expectations for revision rhinoplasty, most of them find Dr. Stein’s work exceeds their expectations. View More Patient Results [...]
How Long is Recovery from an Upper Eyelid Lift?
The eyes are the window to a person's soul, and when they show signs of aging, it can make them look haggard all the time. Raleigh’s leading plastic surgeon, Dr. Adam Stein, has been helping people find their youthful spirit again with his effective treatments for eye rejuvenation. Dr. Stein offers upper eyelid lifts, one of the most effective eye rejuvenation procedures that can make you look younger and refreshed. But how long does it take to recover from an upper eyelid lift? View More Patient Results [...]
Should I Have a Facelift With or Without Chin Augmentation?
Many people consider a facelift when they want a solution to sagging skin, lines, wrinkles, and loss of facial contours. While a facelift can correct many of these problems, it often does not correct the appearance of the chin, which can lose volume and shape over time. Chin implants can provide long-lasting, safe enhancement to the chin and jaw area. However, not everyone needs chin enhancement. Should you have a facelift, and should you have it with or without chin augmentation? Dr. Stein will help you decide which will give you [...]
How Much is Rhinoplasty?
Often called a “nose job,” rhinoplasty is a plastic surgery procedure that sculpts and reshapes the nose. A surgeon may perform this procedure for cosmetic purposes or to correct a medical condition. View More Patient Results *Individual Results May Vary What is Rhinoplasty? Many people feel uncomfortable with a nose they feel is the wrong shape, size, or profile for their face. Others want correction for conditions such as a deviated septum that makes breathing difficult. In fact, some consultations discover [...]
Top 5 Reasons to Consider a Facelift
It is not uncommon to feel self-conscious about the way you look. Unfortunately, when we age, our skin and muscle tone can change in ways that make us less confident. A facelift can change all that, but many people think a facelift is too expensive or risky. There are actually many reasons to get one. Dr. Adam Stein is the premier specialist in facelifts, and he can answer all your questions to help you decide. View More Patient Results *Individual Results May Vary [...]
Am I a Good Candidate for a Facelift?
Do you feel like you no longer look your best? Does your skin sag and droop in ways that make you feel self-conscious? If the answer is yes, then a facelift may be right for you. With the help of modern science, surgeons have developed many facelift techniques that will improve your appearance and restore your youth. Dr. Adam Stein is one of Raleigh’s top facelift practitioners, specializing in facial cosmetic surgery that’s helped thousands of patients restore their version of beauty. View More Patient Results [...]
What is a Phenol Peel?
With so many chemical peel formulas out there, it’s challenging to know which one will help your particular skin condition and aesthetic goals. They’re designed to be highly customizable to diminish the appearance of wrinkles, sun damage, and scars and improve uneven skin tone and texture. Dr. Adam Stein is certified for the application of the deepest of chemical peels: the phenol peel. *Individual Results May Vary What is a Phenol Peel? The skin is made up of three layers: the epidermis, [...]
Who is a Candidate for Rhinoplasty?
If you’ve considered reshaping features of your nose you aren’t pleased with, you’re not alone. Rhinoplasty is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures because it’s incredibly versatile and successful in reshaping the nose. Because your nose is such a central feature to your face’s overall balance, even subtle changes can make a big difference. Dr. Adam Stein is a rhinoplasty specialist performing nose jobs on thousands of patients who’ve loved their new nose. View More Patient Results *Individual Results May Vary [...]