A major component of facial aging is gravitational aging, which is seen as drooping, bagging and sagging of the facial tissues. This is due to the downward displacement of the facial soft tissues: skin, muscle and fat due primarily to gravity , volume loss and skin laxity. While these causes of facial aging act in concert, they’re treated separately.

Several types of rejuvenation treatments for the lower face can be done including noninvasive treatments, minimally invasive procedures, or state-of-the-art surgical techniques. The treatment plan for rejuvenating the lower face is developed based on an examination during the consultation and the patient’s goals.

Dr. Russo may recommend one or a combination of the following procedures depending on each individual’s needs.

While most patients focus on facial rejuvenation to reverse signs of aging, most neglect their aging hands. The main components of aging hands include loss of volume and discoloration such as brown spots caused by sun damage.

Several types of rejuvenation treatments for the hands can be done including noninvasive treatments, and minimally invasive procedures. The treatment plan for rejuvenating the hands is developed based on an examination during the consultation and the patient’s goals.

Dr. Russo may recommend one or a combination of the following procedures depending on each individual’s needs.

Rhinoplasty is usually performed under general anesthesia in an outpatient setting. In most cases an open approach is used, in which the skin of the columella (the strip of skin between the nostrils) is cut and lifted away from the bony and cartilaginous framework beneath. The bone and cartilage is shaped, reduced, or augmented as desired. The skin is then re-draped over the modified framework. An external splint (cast) is applied for one week to protect the nose and help maintain the new form. Rarely, and NEVER routinely, internal splints or packing is inserted through the nostrils for several days.

The best opportunity to achieve an excellent result in rhinoplasty is the first time. Subsequent procedures are increasingly difficult to perform or achieve desired results. For this reason, it’s important to select your rhinoplasty surgeon carefully. Illinois rhinoplasty specialist, Dr. Russo has an extensive experience with Rhinoplasty of almost twenty years and over 2600 cases. A large percentage of cases are complex involving previous surgeries.

A major component of facial aging is gravitational aging, which is seen as drooping, bagginess and sagging of the facial tissues. This is due to the downward displacement of the facial soft tissues: skin, muscle and fat due primarily to gravity and volume loss.

Several types of rejuvenation treatments for the neck be done including noninvasive treatments, minimally invasive procedures, or state-of-the-art surgical techniques. The treatment plan for rejuvenating the middle face is developed based on an examination during the consultation and the patient’s goals.

Dr. Russo may recommend one or a combination of the following procedures depending on each individual’s needs.

Facial volume loss usually becomes apparent in the fourth decade of life, as heaviness of the folds between the cheeks and lips (nasolabial folds), as well as flattening in the middle part of the face. As it continues, it creates hollows around the eyes and around the mouth as well as other areas of the face.

Several types of rejuvenation treatments for the middle face can be done including noninvasive treatments, minimally invasive procedures, or state-of-the-art surgical techniques. The treatment plan for rejuvenating the middle face is developed based on an examination during the consultation and the patient’s goals.

Dr. Russo may recommend one or a combination of the following procedures depending on each individual’s needs.

It is inevitable that ,with age, our facial structure loses its prominence. Expression lines around our mouth turn to deep creases and folds, we notice thinning of our lips, and due to years of puckering, smoking, or genetics, vertical lines become visible above our mouth. Features we once thought added character to our face, now seem to make us look older than we feel.

Patients commonly consult with Dr. Russo about their desire for an uplifted, youthful, yet subtle rejuvenation for their mouth and lip area. Dr. Russo’s renowned ability to soften lip lines, enhance lips, and add subtle volume to soften marionette lines can be achieved by noninvasive treatments, minimally invasive procedures, or state-of-the-art surgical techniques. The treatment plan for facial rejuvenation is developed based on an examination during the consultation and the patient’s goals.

Dr. Russo may recommend one or a combination of the following procedures depending on each individual’s needs.

The most common concerns patients have regarding their eyes are a tired appearance often caused by sagging upper eyelids, hollowness or bags under the eyes. Wrinkles around the eyes including crow’s feet are another frequent complaint.

Several types of rejuvenation treatments for the eyes can be done including noninvasive treatments, minimally invasive procedures, or state-of-the-art surgical techniques. The treatment plan for rejuvenating the eyes is developed based on an examination during the consultation and the patient’s goals.

Dr. Russo may recommend one or a combination of the following procedures depending on each individual’s needs.

The most common concerns patients have regarding the forehead and brows are heavy or droopy eyebrows, wrinkles and lines on the forehead and the glabella lines between the brows (often called the 11s”).

Several types of forehead rejuvenation treatments can be done including noninvasive treatments, minimally invasive procedures, or state-of-the-art surgical techniques. The treatment plan for rejuvenating the forehead complex is based on an examination during the consultation and the patient’s goals.

Dr. Russo may recommend one or a combination of the following procedures depending an each individual’s needs.