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Oftentimes, people are judged by the appearance of their skin. It’s just human nature. We draw inferences about others by the way they look up-close, especially if they have saggy, sun-damaged skin. As supportive skin structures like collagen and elastin fibers break down, skin tone and firmness weaken naturally over time. Laser skin resurfacing can help restore that younger-looking evenness...

Plus a three-pronged approach for revitalizing skin Do you really know how or why your face ages? At Smith Cosmetic Surgery, we find that this is one of the most commonly misunderstood processes. In fact, this confusion often leads unsuspecting adults to choose the wrong things to try to turn back time. Usually one of two things happen: Either people...

“Selfies” and self-esteem are tied to mentoplasty procedures The chin is all about harmony. A well-defined chin gives both structure and balance to the face and helps define the facial profile. It’s also one of the most overlooked areas of the face when it comes to considering the right plastic surgery procedure. When most people look in the mirror, they...

Eyes are such a focal point of the face. As we age, these “windows to the soul” can wrinkle and droop, often changing our facial expressions significantly—and possibly sending a message we don’t want to send. Eyes have an uncanny ability to “say” things for us before we speak. As author Tarjei Vesaas said in The Boat in the Evening,...

A Mini Facelift Can Eliminate Your Turkey Neck The phrase “turkey neck” refers to loosening and folding skin under the chin. Often associated with the double chin, it is one of the top issues aging men and women inquire about at Smith Cosmetic Surgery. < Our staff often hears men and women complain that their faces have become rounder, fuller or...

Injectables are one of the most misunderstood products in modern cosmetic enhancements for the face. Because we field so many questions and dispel so many myths about injectables during consultations at Smith Cosmetic Surgery, we think it’s essential that anyone considering either a mini facelift or routine injectables in the near future should know the facts. One of the most...

Every day people come to Smith Cosmetic Surgery wondering how to fix problem areas on their neck, face and brow.  With the abundance of information in media and print many first-time patients come to us seriously misinformed about the achievable results related to popular non-surgical procedures and surgical options such as a mini facelift. By surveying confused and frustrated patients,...

Recovery concerns and timing are some of the top reasons people put off a facelift—even when they’re ready for the exciting and dramatic lifestyle change that facial plastic surgery can create. At Smith Cosmetic Surgery, we want to remind men and women who are considering a facelift that when the procedure is performed by a trusted facial plastic surgeon, recovery...

December is the perfect time to schedule a facial rejuvenation procedure. There’s nothing more invigorating than greeting the New Year head on with a more youthful appearance. Sometimes just knowing we’re presenting a bright and refreshed look can actually make us feel and act more refreshed! Let your face take center stage as you look forward to the promise of...

[caption id="attachment_4564" align="alignleft" width="300"] Christmas greeting card[/caption] The month of December always holds a special place in my heart as it is a time when I get to reflect on the past year. And, 2015 has definitely been one for the books!   Not only have I been able to perform a myriad of procedures, but I have also had the...

While skin deserves preserving treatments year-round, there’s no better time to give your face total TLC than during the winter months. The approaching cold season brings so many elements—frigid temperatures, brutal winds and extreme dryness—that can strip skin of its natural protectants. And in places like Colorado, where living at high altitude exposes skin to intense sun and unrelenting dry...

The holiday season is upon us, and this year it’s time to give someone you love (including you!) the ultimate gift: a rejuvenating facial procedure from Dr. Brent Smith and Smith Cosmetic Surgery! When you think about the long term benefits of facial plastic surgery —a refreshed and rejuvenated look, not to mention new confidence—there’s no better time than the...