Published on May 2025
The Modern Approach to Facelift: The PreservaLift™
At Raggio MD Facial Plastic Surgery in Birmingham, AL, the pursuit of natural, lasting facial rejuvenation has reached a new level with the PreservaLift™ — a signature procedure developed by Dr. Blake Raggio, double board-certified facial plastic surgeon. This advanced technique redefines facelift surgery by blending modern deep-plane methods with preservation-based artistry, all within the safety of our AAAASF-accredited surgical center.
As we age, our faces naturally lose volume and elasticity, leading to sagging skin, deepening lines, and a less defined jawline. While traditional facelifts have long been the go-to […]
Published on April 2025
Enhance Your Facelift Recovery
Evidence-Based Supplements for Optimal Healing at Raggio MD
At Raggio MD Facial Plastic Surgery in Homewood, Alabama, our commitment to your care extends beyond the artistry of the facelift itself. We believe in a comprehensive approach that supports your body’s natural healing process for a smoother, more comfortable recovery and exceptional, long-lasting results. A key aspect of this is considering evidence-based perioperative supplementation. While not a substitute for meticulous surgical technique and our personalized post-operative care, certain natural remedies and supplements can support wound healing, reducing bruising and swelling, and improving scar […]
Published on April 2025
10 Steps to Exceptional Scar Healing
The Raggio MD Difference
Have you ever wondered why the incisions after facial plastic surgery at Raggio MD often heal so beautifully? It’s not magic – it’s a careful plan and a promise from Dr. Raggio himself. We believe that every step, from before your surgery to months after, plays a big part in how well you heal and how your skin looks. Here’s a peek into our approach:
1. Getting Your Body Ready to Heal
Just like a plant needs good soil to grow strong, your body needs to be […]
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 […]
Published on January 2024
The Anatomy of Facial Aging-What’s Happening to My Face?
In last month’s article, I discussed the ins and outs of the “Facelift,” a popular cosmetic procedure used to reverse the signs of aging in the mid-face. This month I will discuss the nuances of a “Necklift,” a similarly powerful procedure used to rejuvenate the neck and jawline.
What is a “neck lift”?
The term “neck lift” describes a surgical procedure used to correct age-related neck changes. In a successful Necklift, redundant skin is excised, lax muscles are tightened, and excess neck fat is debulked. More experienced surgeons may […]
Published on August 2023
Facelift FAQ’s
In previous articles we discussed the “Liquid Facelift” using dermal fillers, a non-surgical cosmetic procedure which has recently gained attention as a viable alternative to a traditional surgical Facelift. That said, as effective as a “Tiquid facelift” can be at rejuvenating the face, the surgical Facelift remains the gold standard for delivering predictable, natural, and durable (long-lasting) facial rejuvenation results. Before you decide if a Facelift is right for you, however, several questions need to be asked to determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure. Without further ado, let’s discuss Facelift.
What […]
Published on May 2023
The Liquid Facelift: FAQs with a Facial Plastic Surgeon
Last month we discussed the nuances of botulinum. toxin (e.g., Botox) and its powerful role in facial rejuvenation. This month we will discuss a similarly popular anti- aging modality, dermal fillers, and the associated “liquid facelift.” By the end of this article, I hope you will appreciate why the instant results, quick treatment time, and minimal downtime make facial fillers so appealing for those seeking a non-surgical option for facial rejuvenation.
First, tell me what exactly are Facial Fillers?
Facial fillers, herein referred to as “fillers,” represent a variety […]
