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 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 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 […]
