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You may have heard about or seen some of the advertising and hype on TV or even in magazines about facelift procedures that are “new, quick and easy” and claim to involve no more than a weekend of downtime. Some of these have even been supported by paid celebrities to speak about them. Two of… Continue reading Beware of Marketing Driven Facial Rejuvenation Gimmicks

If you’ve had a rhinoplasty that did not turn out as expected, there is hope and good news. A failed rhinoplasty can be fixed by a skilled surgeon who has had special training in this field. Even with the best surgeons, 3-10% of rhinoplasties need minor revisions one year or later. It is just the… Continue reading What Happens When Your Rhinoplasty Fails?

Here is a recent USA Today article that talks about “Lifestyle Lift” marketing practices. I do not support this or any other national marketing campaign that attempts to get patients in the door for plastic surgery under confusing pretenses. Facelifts should be performed by a skilled and experienced board certified facial plastic surgeon that regularly… Continue reading USA Today “Lifestyle Lift” Article

If you’re unhappy with the look and shape of your nose, have an injury or trouble breathing, board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Stephen Perkins can help! He is currently offering a Complimentary Rhinoplasty Consultation. Now is a great time to schedule your appointment so that you can take advantage of the break between classes… Continue reading Complimentary Rhinoplasty Consultation

Dr. Perkins recently returned from Amsterdam where he was invited to perform surgery on nine patients from around Europe. Two patients were having corrective eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty). Seven of the patients were having Dr. Perkins perform rhinoplasty, and five of those rhinoplasties were revisions from previously unsuccessful surgeries. Most of these patients had endured two… Continue reading Dr. Perkins Performs Multiple Surgeries During Amsterdam Trip

Stephen W. Perkins, MD, recently delivered the M. Eugene Tardy, MD 2012 Lecture at the University of Chicago in Illinois. He was this year’s featured Guest Tardy Lecturer, giving the main Grand Rounds presentation to the University of Illinois Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery Residency research paper presentation day. His talk was titled “The Evolution of… Continue reading Dr. Stephen Perkins Delivers M. Eugene Tardy 2012 Lecture

Stephen W. Perkins, MD and his partner, plastic surgeon, Bruce W. Van Natta, MD, along with facial plastic surgery fellow, Bo Brobst, MD, recently treated and performed plastic and reconstructive surgery on a local domestic violence patient through their participation in the “Victims of Domestic Violence” program. Victims of Domestic Violence is a humanitarian surgical… Continue reading Victims of Domestic Violence Program