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How Our Patient Took Years Off Her Face After a SMAS Facelift with Blepharoplasty & Submental Liposuction

Facial Rejuvenation Snapshot

A patient came into Dr. Philip Miller’s office wanting to tighten sagging skin, smooth wrinkles, improve her facial contours, and lift her drooping eyebrows. With his NatraLook® Approach, Dr. Miller performed a facelift, upper lid blepharoplasty, submental liposuction, and fat injections to enhance her overall appearance.

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Patient Story

Dr. Miller’s 52-year-old female patient came to the office concerned about sagging skin, deep wrinkles, lost facial volume, and drooping eyebrows. She was unhappy with the visible signs of aging that had gradually affected her confidence and self-esteem. With Dr. Miller’s expertise, she wanted to reverse the signs of aging, improve her facial contours, and regain a more youthful and refreshed look to enhance her overall sense of well-being.

Dr. Miller’s Expert Assessment

Utilizing his proprietary NatraLook Approach, Dr. Miller meticulously crafted a personalized plan designed to harmonize his patient's perception, preferences, and suggestions with his expert evaluation and recommendations. The patient’s plan focused on lifting her brows for a more youthful, defined arch, smoothing forehead lines, lightening dark under-eye circles, and tightening the mid-to-lower face.

Before SMAS Facelift, Blepharoplasty, and Submental Liposuction

patient from New York before and after undergoing blepharoplasty and facial liposuction procedures

Tailored Treatment Roadmap

After discussing various treatment options, Dr. Miller and his patient decided to rejuvenate her appearance with a combination of treatments: a SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) facelift to address sagging skin and enhance facial contours, upper lid blepharoplasty to rejuvenate the eyes, submental liposuction to refine the jawline, and strategically placed fat injections to restore lost volume and achieve natural-looking results. 

Rejuvenated Results

With the NatraLook Approach, Dr. Miller effectively addressed each of his patient’s aesthetic concerns, delivering the natural-looking results she craved. She has since enjoyed rejuvenated eyebrows, refreshed eyes, and tighter, younger-looking skin along her midface and jawline. The skin beneath her eyes now appears brighter and smoother, visibly reducing the dark circles that had previously been a concern.

The NatraLook Difference

Dr. Miller’s collaborative NatraLook Approach ensured that he remained aligned with his client’s expectations throughout the planning, treatment, and recovery process. His patient felt confident that Dr. Miller understood and respected her aesthetic desires. The unified vision that she and Dr. Miller created together fostered a sense of assurance about the outcomes that significantly minimized the stress and anxiety typically associated with surgery. The transparency of their partnership allowed her to focus on her journey toward a more youthful and rejuvenated appearance with a relaxed and positive mindset.

After SMAS Facelift, Blepharoplasty, and Submental Liposuction

patient from new york before undergoing smas facelift with dr miller

Choose Dr. Miller for Your Facelift

Dr. Philip Miller's expertise as a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, combined with his commitment to personalized care and cutting-edge techniques, makes him the top choice for facial rejuvenation in New York City. With his meticulous approach and focus on natural-looking results, Dr. Miller can help patients achieve their desired facial aesthetics, boosting their self-confidence and enhancing their overall quality of life.

If you are considering a facelift or any other facial rejuvenation procedure, book your consultation with Dr. Philip Miller today to explore the customizable solutions tailored to your specific concerns and achieve a youthful, vibrant appearance. Take the first step toward a more confident and radiant you with the help of Dr. Miller's expertise and dedication to excellence in facial plastic surgery.

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Facial Plastic Surgery

Dr. Philip Miller and his team of New York's top rated facial plastic surgery experts provide custom cosmetic treatment plans that include a combination of minimally-invasive techniques and advanced procedures, to help each patient achieve the Aesthetic Confidence® they desire. Our unique NatraFace™ approach to facial rejuvenation includes the following effective procedures:

Eyelid Plastic Surgery

Dr. Miller provides patients with Manhattan's #1 customized care and treatment for smooth, supple skin that brightens the eyes and revitalizes the face. With our NatraFace™ approach, we utilize a combination of effective aesthetic techniques tailored to suit each patient’s needs. We offer:

Rhinoplasty (Nose Jobs)

Dr. Miller and his staff of NYC's best aesthetic specialists offer the NatraNose® process, which is a comprehensive range of minimally-invasive and advanced techniques to achieve natural-looking rhinoplasty results, improve nasal function, and meet the patient’s aesthetic goals. Dr. Miller specializes in nose jobs, nose reductions, non-surgical nose jobs, and more: Adjust the links in these sections as follows:

Skin Care Treatments

Widely acclaimed for our broad range of flawless skincare solutions, Philip J. Miller, MD, FACS and his team of aesthetic specialists offer customized skincare treatment plans to achieve healthy, natural-looking results. As part of our NatraLook™ process, the following procedures may be performed individually or in combination with more advanced surgical treatments for optimal rejuvenation.

Male Plastic Surgery

Philip J. Miller, MD, FACS, is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience working with male and female patients. He specializes in facial plastic surgery and is recognized as an expert in facial rejuvenation procedures. Utilizing the most advanced surgical techniques, Dr. Miller can maintain or enhance masculine features while producing the most natural-looking results.

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The Plastic Surgery Podcast with Dr. Philip Miller

Tune into The Plastic Surgery Podcast, hosted by facial plastic surgeon Dr. Philip Miller. Dr. Miller is here to answer your questions, de-mystify plastic surgery, and help you feel more knowledgeable and empowered about any procedure performed at our center.

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    Episode 44: My First Time

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    Episode 43: Top 10 Reasons Not To Get A Rhinoplasty ( Plastic Surgery)

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    Episode 42 : Osteomas & Lipomas

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    Episode 41: All Ears Considered!

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    Episode 40: Infrared Light Therapy

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    Episode 39: Beauty, the Plateau

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    Episode 38: Botox and Dermal Fillers

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    Episode 37: Cost of Rhinoplasty

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    Episode 36: Different Types of Nasal Surgeries

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    Episode 35: Do You Have to Break the Nose for Rhinoplasty?

    2 min
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    Episode 34: Do You Have to Stay Overnight After Having a Rhinoplasty?

    2 min
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    Episode 33: Don't Have a Rhinoplasty!

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    Episode 32: Endonasal or External

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    Episode 31: Are You a Candidate?

    2 min
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    Episode 30: In The Office

    17 min
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    Episode 29: Can My Nose be Made Smaller?

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    Episode 28: Can't Breath Through Nose

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    Episode 27: Chin Implants - Mentoplasty

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    Episode 26: Columellar Struts

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    Episode 25: Common Terms

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    Episode 24: Connection Between Facial Resurfacing and Tattooing

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    Episode 23: The Sooner, The Better?

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