Published on October 2024
The Raggio MD Facial Plastic Surgery Experience
Where Southern Hospitality Meets World-class Care Welcome to Raggio MD Facial Plastic Surgery, where every treatment plan is designed to highlight your natural beauty. I’m Dr. Blake Raggio, a double board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon based in Birmingham, Alabama, and I’m excited to share what makes our practice unique. Whether you’re interested in a surgical procedure like a facelift, rhinoplasty, or you’re exploring non-surgical treatments such as Botox, fillers, or laser therapy, our approach always centers around you.
A Personalized Approach to Facial Aesthetics
At Raggio MD, achieving exceptional facial rejuvenation […]
Published on July 2024
The 7 Keys to Hair Restoration: A Facial Plastic Surgeon’s Perspective
As a double-board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon in Birmingham, AL, I often encounter patients seeking effective treatments for hair loss. Based on my experience in hair restoration and weighing the available evidence-based medicine, here’s a rundown of the best available options, from least effective to most effective:
Supplements (e.g., Nutrafol and Viviscal)
For patients seeking Hair Restoration, I start by ensuring they eat a balanced diet, implement healthy sleep patterns, and optimize any chronic medical conditions (e.g., Diabetes, Thyroid disease, Autoimmune disorders, Chronic Skin Conditions, etc.). I […]
Published on June 2024
Skin Purging: Everything you need to Know by Dr. Blake Raggio, Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Skin purging is a phenomenon often encountered in professional skincare and facial rejuvenation treatments. As a board-certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Blake Raggio frequently educates his patients in the Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan area and surrounding regions, such as Huntsville, Auburn, and Montgomery, about this temporary but normal skin reaction. Skin purging occurs when new skincare products or treatments accelerate skin exfoliation and regeneration, leading to a transient increase in breakouts.
Understanding the Mechanism of Skin Purging
Skin purging arises because certain active ingredients or […]
Published on June 2024
Otoplasty: Expert Insights from Dr. Blake Raggio on Cosmetic Ear Surgery
Otoplasty: Expert Insights from Dr. Blake Raggio on Cosmetic Ear Surgery
Otoplasty, also known as ear pinning, ear reshaping, or cosmetic ear surgery, is a popular procedure that alters the ears’ shape, position, or size. This surgery can effectively address concerns such as protruding ears, overly large ears, or ears that have been deformed due to injury or congenital conditions. Essentially, the primary goal of otoplasty is to create a more balanced and natural appearance, enhancing aesthetics and self-confidence.
Common Reasons for Otoplasty
Protruding Ears (prominauris): Ears that […]
Published on May 2024
Unlock the Secrets of PRF Injections: The Ultimate Face Rejuvenation Solution
Discover the transformative power of Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) Injections, the groundbreaking treatment taking the world of cosmetic enhancement by storm. PRF injections are the latest innovation in leveraging the body’s natural healing mechanisms to revitalize and enrich your skin, offering a more radiant and youthful appearance.
Expert Insights on PRF Injections:
Dr. Blake Raggio: Distinguished Facial Plastic Surgeon with double-board certification, based in Birmingham, AL.
Revolutionize Your Beauty Regimen with PRF Injections: PRF injections are a novel cosmetic procedure that uses a patient’s own blood to enhance the […]
Published on July 2023
The Eyes Have It: Blepharoplasty FAQS
In last month’s article, Beauty and the Brows, we discussed the options available for brow rejuvenation. This month, we will explore the topic of upper eyelid surgery by answering some frequently asked questions about blepharoplasty (eyelid lift), a simple and low-risk in-office procedure with minimal downtime but impactful results. As they say, “The eyes are the window to the soul.” So why not make them look their best?
What happens to the eyelids as we age?
In short: loss of collagen and elastin in the eyelid skin. (Fun Fact: upper eyelid skin […]
Published on June 2023
Beauty and the Brows
In recent articles I discussed the increasing popularity of Botox and Filler in non- surgical facial rejuvenation. Herein, I’ll discuss the topic of surgical eyebrow rejuvenation
by answering some frequently asked questions regarding how to best treat this often-overlooked area of the upper face.
What happens to the brows as we age?
In short, the ideal brow aesthetic describes a brow that rests just at or above the bony orbital rim (i.e. forehead bone). With age, the brows descend or become ptotic (droopy) due to a combination of factors, namely the weakening of various retaining […]
Published on November 2023
Cosmetic Surgery Amongst Baby Boomers
Cosmetic Surgery Trends-In General
Self-improvement takes its shape in many forms, whether dieting, exercising, meditating, reading, or picking up a new hobby. With that said, one self-improvement element has become more mainstream over the last two decades-Cosmetic Plastic Surgery.
Whether it be due to a culture where appearance seemingly drives societal norms (e.g., Hollywood, social media) or where “selfies” and virtual meetings (e.g., Zoom) have become more commonplace, one thing is for sure, that is Cosmetic Procedures have become increasingly popular over the last several years, especially for baby boomers.
According to The Aesthetic […]
Published on January 2024
The Anatomy of Facial Aging-What’s Happening to My Face?
Recently, we discussed why more and more Baby Boomers are undergoing cosmetic procedures to reverse the signs of aging. This month, we’ll discuss the “Anatomy of Facial Aging” to better elucidate the causes of those bothersome changes one may experience as you age.
The Certainties of Aging
The aging process involves the complex interplay of several
key elements including diet, exercise, sleep, genetics, environmental factors (sun exposure, wind damage), and tobacco use, to name a few. Despite our best attempts to alter these variables, the certainty remains – aging will […]
Published on December 2023
A Guide to In-Office Plastic Surgery
As discussed previously, Plastic Surgery continues to grow in popularity amongst Baby Boomers. To that effect, plastic surgeons are also seeing a rise in cosmetic procedures being performed in-office, which offers a variety of benefits as compared to performing such procedures in a hospital or surgery center setting. Here, we will outline some of those advantages and review the latest trend in Plastic Surgery: the rise of in-office cosmetic procedures.
Why are In-Office Procedures so popular?
In-office procedures offer several distinct advantages compared to the hospital or surgery center setting:
First, and perhaps […]
