Much of what we do at Jefferson Facial Plastics fights against the aging process. Aging, of course, is a part of life – a part that goes far beyond the physical. Aging itself, is a summation of you; your life, your accomplishments, your celebrations, your failures, your lessons learned… To some, the effects of aging,...
As people demand more and more from us, stress builds, deadlines need to be met, and when everything is finally done, we crash. It’s a vicious cycle; one that too many of us know too well, being caught up with work, family, friends, kids, always having to plan eight steps ahead and weeks in advance....
There is this stigma when it comes to cosmetic surgery; that for some reason a cosmetic procedure is less intensive than one that is purely medical in nature. Some patients have this notion that they can jump back into their 60 mph lifestyle right after a facelift or whatever it is, expecting not to have...
Rhinoplasty, or the “nose job” as it is commonly referred, is one of the hallmark procedures likely to come to mind at the mention of plastic surgery. It is one that has also experienced more than its fair share of bad press over the years. When Hollywood tabloids cover celebrities and public figures and their...
These days, one of the great benefits to those interested in cosmetic surgery is the diversity of options. Not only is there a greater variety in terms of how many features can be targeted but more specifically, there have never been more ways to target one in particular. To rejuvenate the face for example, to...
The conversations regarding plastic surgery are not always positive ones. Shows like TLC’s Botched have reached wide audiences over the years, tapping into the stereotypes that accompany this notion of what it’s like to go too far under the knife. If there is one procedure likely to spurn negative emotions at the mere mention of...
We all, at one point or another have experienced buyer’s remorse. Or at least, we can remember a time where we’d spent a considerable time and resources on something only to wonder by its completion if it had all been worth it. It’s a feeling common to patients after cosmetic surgery. Especially during the recovery...
For some, plastic or cosmetic surgery can be a major commitment, a decision that patients may want to keep private. It’s a reservation that’s completely understandable. You shouldn’t feel pressured to alert the world to the specific preferences you have with your body. It could be a decision you’d like kept just between you and...
Your face is one of your biggest assets. You may not even realize how much you use it throughout the day. Obviously, you use your eyes to see, your ears to hear, your mouth to speak, etc. But have you ever thought about all the little things you use it to accomplish. It’s like talking...
We’ve been very fortunate at Jefferson Facial Plastics to have our excellent and beloved surgeons. For years, Drs. Ryan Heffelfinger and Howard Krein have been the model of consistency in providing unmatched quality of care and peace of mind to our patients. There are plenty of things that affect the decision-making process when it comes...
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