CATEGORY ARCHIVES: Category: Facelift

can you be too young for facelift?

Facelift doesn’t come with an age requirement. While most patients are in their 50s and 60s, candidacy for rhytidectomy (facelift) depends on the degree of loose skin, fat displacement, and lines and wrinkles. Everyone ages at a different pace, and genetics, sun exposure, lifestyle habits, and skin care can speed up the process. Dr. Erwin Bulan can determine if you’re ready for a facelift during a personal consultation at our Millburn, New Jersey, office. He’ll discuss your aesthetic goals and evaluate your concerns to see if facelift or another procedure suits your needs, regardless of age. Continue reading →

avoiding a “pulled” or artificial look from facelift

The Negative Perception of the Facelift Facelift has long been associated with aging Hollywood starlets, or with politicians desperate to avoid looking old and wise. The ones we most clearly remember are the facelifts that missed the mark — artificial, pulled and sometimes even extraterrestrial in appearance. Usually the cause of such a result is…Continue reading →

what to expect during facelift recovery

The recovery period following facelift surgery is essential to the success of the results. Following your surgeon’s instructions and recommendations after surgery enables your body to heal properly and quickly. And the sooner you heal, the sooner you can show off your beautiful, rejuvenated look! Here, Northern New Jersey plastic surgeon Erwin Bulan, M.D. explains what you should expect during the first month of facelift recovery.Continue reading →

what facelift can and cannot do

Facelift is considered to be the gold standard in facial rejuvenation because it offers the most comprehensive results for patients seeking to turn back the clock on their facial appearance. That being said, there is a lot of confusion on what exactly the procedure can and cannot accomplish. In this blog post, New Jersey plastic surgeon Dr. Erwin Bulan sheds light on what you can expect with facelift. Continue reading →

facelift vs. botox – picking the best option for your needs

Everyone wants to put their best face forward. Nowadays, there are many cosmetic treatments available to help Dr. Erwin Bulan’s patients look younger and more attractive.  Facelift and Botox are two of the most well-known options, and Dr. Bulan is often asked by patients which is more effective. Having performed thousands of facelift and Botox procedures, Northern New Jersey cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bulan can say that neither is “better” than the other. What’s best for a patient depends on the desired results.

If you are weighing your options, this post is an excellent starting point. Read on for a quick overview of facelift and Botox and a look at the pros and cons of each. Continue reading →

how long do the results from liquid facelift last?

Liquid Facelift is a non-surgical procedure that uses cosmetic injectables to minimize noticeable signs of aging. Most liquid facelifts involve a combination of products like BOTOXJuvéderm, Restylane, Perlane and Sculptra. If you are concerned about wrinkles, loss of facial volume and other signs of aging, yet you are hesitant to commit to surgery, liquid facelift with New Jersey plastic surgeon Dr. Erwin Bulan may be a great option for you.

One question Dr. Bulan is frequently asked about liquid facelift is how long the results usually last. Here, he addresses the answer. Continue reading →

facelift survival guide

Dr. Erwin Bulan does everything necessary to prepare his facelift patients for surgery. During consultation he clearly explains all of the important aspects of the facelift experience, from preparing for surgery to postop recovery. However, there are also smaller details you may find helpful to know, many of which can make the surgery and recovery experience quicker and less stressful. Here, Dr. Bulan offers a facelift survival guide featuring some of his top tips. Continue reading →