Published on July 2025
Complementary Procedures to a Facelift or Neck Lift:
Enhancing Harmony and Refining Results
A well-executed facelift or neck lift can dramatically refresh your appearance—but for many patients, optimal rejuvenation requires a more comprehensive approach. This is where complementary procedures play a powerful role.
At Raggio MD Facial Plastic Surgery in Birmingham, AL, I design customized surgical plans that go beyond simply lifting tissue. By addressing related areas—such as the eyes, brows, lips, and skin—we can create a result that’s not only more youthful, but also beautifully balanced and natural.
Commonly Combined Procedures
1. Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
A facelift […]
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 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 […]
