At the practice of Dr. Derek Steinbacher, he sees many men and women from the Guilford, Connecticut, area who are considering cosmetic surgeries to improve their appearance. Many women who have lost significant weight and/or have had children and breastfed. These scenarios can lead to stretched or “extra” skin compared to the amount of remaining […]
Multiple Board-certified plastic and cranio-maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Derek Steinbacher is dedicated to positively changing patients’ lives through advanced and highly aesthetic surgical procedures. Dr. Steinbacher has distinguished himself as a globally recognized authority in one of the most complex and challenging treatments to do well: orthognathic or jaw surgery. An introduction to aesthetic jaw surgery […]
Breast augmentation is the most popular cosmetic procedure, with around 300,000 breast augmentation surgeries performed in the United States each year. There are many options when it comes to implants and the way they are inserted, giving you a lot to consider when making your decision. Here, we break down the differences between implants and […]
A “double chin” (submental fullness) affects a large number of men and women who have found themselves in the midst of dealing with the process of aging. It’s a challenging time, that’s for sure. Excess fat in the chin area can be the result of genetics, weight gain, or aging. However it gets there, it […]
Times have changed. A lot. Along with time, what you use to beautify your eyes and face has also changed. Remember back “in the day” – or maybe just yesterday – when you wanted long, lush lashes for a special occasion or photo shoot and you tried those furry fake lashes with their miniature tubes […]
It used to be that the only injectables around were either for your lips, around your mouth, or for your forehead. And although fillers and Botox are still some of the most popular injections among patients everywhere, there’s a new injectable in town: Kybella. Kybella is an FDA approved injection that is used to contour […]
The New Year is almost upon us. It’s a time for reflection and a time when many of us make plans for positive changes in our lives. If you’re done with childbearing and are unhappy with the changes in your body from pregnancy and childbirth, then you may have been thinking about surgery to improve […]
Well, the holidays are over and we’ve all had enough of turkey and egg nog. It’s time for some self-reflection. If your reflection whispers “turkey waddles” and your jiggly, waddly neck is causing you frustration, take heart, you are not alone. Our necks are one of the first places we show our age…saggy, loose skin […]
Unless you are Benjamin Button and age backward, you will start to notice the skin around your face and neck will start to lose elasticity with time. And although dermal fillers and Botox can help temporarily rid you of fine lines and wrinkles, they aren’t permanent. If you are looking for a more permanent way […]
If you look in the mirror and want to change a thing or two about your appearance, you are certainly not alone. And as your skin starts to lose elasticity and collagen as you age, you may start to notice even more flaws in your appearance that you would like to change. As an excellent […]
Trying to put on eyeshadow or mascara and having to deal with a sagging eyebrow is enough to make you want to run for the hills. However, as a natural part of aging, your skin will start to lose elasticity and you will notice that areas — including your eyebrows — will start to hang […]
If you are intending on making the most of your summer, you’re probably planning on spending almost every day outside. Whether you prefer spending time catching up on your R&R by the pool or hiking in the hills behind your house, there’s no doubt that your skin and face are going to be exposed to […]
There are few things you can do to combat sagging skin — especially around your face. Yes, you can lay upside down in hopes that gravity may make you feel better (but the head rush won’t do you any favors) or you can take a more realistic approach and get a surgical facelift from Dr. […]
If you made the life-changing decision to have bariatric surgery, congratulations! Hopefully you have lost the weight you wanted, you feel better and most importantly, you are healthier. The changes that accompany weight loss are, for the most part, positive. But saggy skin is a concern for many bariatric surgery patients. It may affect skin […]
When it comes to aging there is one thing everyone can agree upon; the double chin thing has got to go. However, as one of the most common side-effects of aging, your body starts to store fat in the most obnoxious places like your chin and your stomach. Luckily, there are two great options that […]