Many people start considering cosmetic solutions once they reach middle age. It all starts at the focal point of your appearance — your face and neck. Sagging and volume loss around your eyes, cheekbones, jowls, and neckline can make you look tired and worn. If you want to enhance your appearance, start with your skin…. Read More
5 Tips for Men to Battle Dry Skin This Winter
If Jack Frost is nipping at your nose and cheeks this winter, these tips will transform your skin. Many men struggle with skin dryness, redness, and irritation during the winter months. The frigid, arid winter wind whipping off Lake Michigan can do a number on your skin, but with diligence, your skin can feel soft… Read More
Who Is a Good Candidate for Eyelid Surgery?
Eyelid surgery is a popular facial rejuvenation procedure. Are you a good candidate? Contact MAE Plastic Surgery to find out if eyelid surgery is right for you. What Can Eyelid Surgery Address? Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure to address aging in the eyelids. This procedure removes extra skin and fat and tightens… Read More
What Aftercare Is Necessary for Breast Implant Surgery
For many women, recovery is the most daunting part of breast augmentation surgery. The good news is, with a little preparation, it doesn’t have to be, provided you follow the post-operative care recommended by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Epstein at MAE Plastic Surgery in Chicago, IL. Successful breast augmentation depends on the surgery itself… Read More
Why Are My Eyelids Drooping?
Eyelid drooping is a common complaint, prevalent in both men and women. Upper eyelid drooping is most likely caused by redundant skin and fat of the upper lids or from a heavy or sagging forehead and brows. Drooping of an upper eyelid may also be caused by a functional problem, called ptosis, where the elevator… Read More
Why Combining a Facelift With Eyelid Surgery Is a Win-Win
Life needs more wins. And a combination of facelift surgery with an eyelid lift may be the successful combination you’re seeking. If you desire a refreshed facial appearance, a combination of facelift surgery and an eyelid lift can provide full-face rejuvenation. Some of our patients look decades younger after receiving this combination treatment. What Can… Read More