Ears are not usually the most prominent feature on a person’s face, though it can become that way when the ears stick out — either literally or because of some other irregularity. At their Beachwood, Ohio practice, Dr. Mark A. Foglietti and Dr. Alanna Foglietti Fostyk have performed otoplasty on many satisfied patients for a… Read More
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Avoiding a Surprised Look With Brow Lift
Are you interested in undergoing brow lift to elevate low or droopy brows, but worry that a misstep will leave you looking like a deer in the headlights? You are not alone. Some brow lift candidates delay surgery or put it off altogether because of concerns about looking surprised. Luckily, the experienced plastic surgeons at… Read More
Submental Liposuction
Liposuction is best known as a body contouring procedure that targets pockets of fat that seem immune to diet and exercise. As many of us learn as we grow older, these stubborn pouches are not confined to the mid- or lower body: The face is another area where time, gravity and lifestyle choices often conspire… Read More
Are You a Candidate for Blepharoplasty?
As you age, structural changes in facial skin may cause sagging, thinning and discoloration under and near the eyes. The result is a weary look that can make you appear old beyond your years. Below, the experienced Cleveland-area plastic surgeons of Foglietti Fostyk Plastic Surgery discuss blepharoplasty, a permanent and proven solution. Youthful Eyes Time-worn… Read More
Treating Gynecomastia
According to some lexicographers, body shaming reached new heights, or sagged to a new low, in 2004. That was the year the word “moobs” was born into the English language. A portmanteau of the preexisting term “man boobs,” the word was from the start freighted with shame, chagrin and indignity. Spoken with a sly smile,… Read More
Facelift Recovery: What to Expect
With facelift, your new look unfolds in three phases: It begins with the image you visualize, becomes reality in surgery, and is finally unveiled in recovery. That final phase is an afterthought for many patients, but it is a key to your ultimate satisfaction. Below, the experienced Cleveland-area plastic surgeons of Foglietti Fostyk Plastic Surgery… Read More
Overcoming Common Fears About Plastic Surgery
The colorful celebrity magazines that call to us from the grocery check-out line may not have much of an impact on world events, but they certainly influence the way we view diets, casseroles — and plastic surgery. Leafing through the glossy pages we see what is possible, and what can possibly go wrong, when stars… Read More
What’s the Difference Between Breast Lift and Breast Reduction?
Breast lift is a popular choice among women who seek to restore a firm, attractive look to breasts that have begun to sag as a result of pregnancy, changes in weight or simply the passage of time. The procedure restores a youthful profile by elevating the breasts on the chest. Although there are some similarities… Read More
Ask The Surgeon, Cleveland Magazine
Question: What is the Foglietti Natural Vector Face Lift Technique®? Answer: The Foglietti Natural Vector Face Lift ® is a method of tightening the face in a manner that gives the most natural and relaxed appearance post surgically. This facelift technique tightens the facial tissue covering underlying muscle in multiple directions or vectors; which counteracts… Read More
Ask The Surgeon, Cleveland Magazine
Question: I’m over 50 and have been thinking about getting a facelift but my girlfriend told me that most doctors wouldn’t do the operation on a smoker. Why would smoking be a problem? Is my friend wrong? Answer: The nicotine in cigarettes, cigars, electric vapor cigarettes, nicotine patches, and nicotine gum causes vasoconstriction (tightening of… Read More