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Mar 12

Droopy eyebrows can be a common sign of aging, and both men and women may notice this change in their facial contours. If you’re looking to correct this, Dr. Derek Steinbacher of Guilford, Connecticut, can perform eyebrow lift surgery. What is the brow lift surgery like? Eyebrow lift surgery, also known medically as a browplasty […]

Mar 12

Dr. Derek Steinbacher, a plastic surgeon in Guilford, Connecticut, understands that some patients experience reduced self-confidence and self-esteem when they have imperfections in the face. For many, different nose shapes, alignments, and contours may cause them to feel less attractive than their peers. With the help of a plastic surgeon, many men and women can […]

Feb 13

Facial features play a significant role in defining one’s beauty and attractiveness. Cheekbones are considered to be one of the most desirable facial features, as they give definition to the face and make it appear more symmetrical. However, not everyone is blessed with naturally high cheekbones, and achieving them through makeup techniques can only do […]

Feb 13

TMJ disorder, sometimes referred to by doctors as TMD, is a condition that can impact the jaw area. The TMJ, or the temporomandibular joint, is the specific jaw joint that essentially “hinges” both the upper and lower jaw and allows patients to open and close their mouths, yawn, talk, and eat. However, there are times […]

Feb 13

Are you struggling with having your photo taken due to a noticeable double chin? Do you have a weak chin and seek a more defined chin and jaw? Are you ready for aesthetic surgery to help you achieve your cosmetic goals? Dr. Derek Steinbacher and his team in Guilford, Connecticut, help with facial surgeries and […]

Feb 13

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 […]

Feb 07

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  […]

Dec 21

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 […]

Nov 23

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 […]

Nov 23

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 […]

Nov 23

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 […]

Nov 23

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 […]

Nov 23

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 […]

Nov 22

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 […]

Nov 22

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 […]