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Jeffrey Kenkel, MD

My skin seems to droop and I have lost volume and contour in my face. I feel like I look tired all the time! What can be done to bring back a more youthful look?

Aging effects us in many ways. Superficially our skin can become pigmented and develops lines. As we age we lose volume in our face which decreases our facial contours and may result in further sagging.  As the first two occur we can get loss of elasticity and deflation which causes our skin to sag.  Looking …

Jeffrey Kenkel, MD

I have protruding ears that I always cover up with my long hair since I was a child. I am interested in having them sized down so I can wear my hair short with confidence. What kind of procedure is available and what is the recovery time?

There is a surgical procedure that can be done to help decrease the prominence of your ears. There are many different things that may contribute to this and the operation addresses your specific needs. The incision for this is behind the ear in the crease between your ear and head. Typically it is a 2 …

Jeffrey Kenkel, MD

Dr. Kenkel, I was taking a “selfie” on my Iphone and I noticed my neck has loose skin and want to look more youthful. What are my options so I can look my best for the camera?

Just remember, anytime you bend your chin downward (like many selfies) you will get some loose skin Even kids have loose skin in that position! That being said, there are a few nonsurgical options that one can consider. They are not for everyone and depend on many things such as skin quality and tone, muscle …

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