Rothaus Plastic Surgery: DR. Kenneth O. Rothaus MD

Scar Revision Facelift Techniques

All facelift incisions are placed within the ear’s contour and behind the hairline to hide the scars, although excessive tension on the skin at the time of surgery and poor healing can lead to scar migration or thickening. Nevertheless, poor scarring is extremely rare when the surgery is performed by a qualified facial plastic surgeonTiming is one of the most critical aspects of scar revision…

Watch surgeons reconstruct this little girl's face with 3D printing

Two-year-old Violet Pietrok was born with an extremely rare condition called Tessier facial cleft, leaving the bones in her face so spread apart that her nose lacked cartilage and her eyes didn’t have normal vision. Because the defect is so rare, not many doctors have experience with repairing it — but one plastic surgeon located in…

Addressing the Stigma Behind Male Facelifts

Most men don’t want to look older. So, why is there a stigma behind getting a facelift while it might seem more socially acceptable for a woman to have it done? I want to uncover some of the miscon…

Facial Plastic Surgery Procedures and the Ramifications of Gender

The quintessential goal of facial plastic surgery procedures such as rhinoplasty (nose job), facelift, etc., is to achieve a more youthful and/or harmonious appearance. Furthermore, the results must also be gender appropriate and in sync with the rest of the facial features, says leading Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr. Tarick SmileyOver the past several years, rhinoplasty, facelift, and eyelid surgery have been the most commonly…

9 Health Rules That Doctors Never Break

Top doctors share the best health tips and health advice they themselves follow to prevent skin cancer and breast cancer, reduce back pain, prevent stress and more.

What are the risks associated with a face lift?

As you age, your skin becomes less elastic. This loss of elasticity creates skin that sags, causing wrinkles to form. Many people turn to facelift procedures to reduce and remove the wrinkles that have formed, tightening the skin once again. There are a number of facelift options to consider, based on the area you are trying to treat and the extensiveness of the facelift that you seek.

Ways to Prevent and Reduce Lines Under Eyes

Lines under your eyes are a normal part of getting older. You can control some things to reduce lines under your eyes like protecting your skin from sun exposure and staying hydrated. We’ll share other ways you can prevent and also reduce lines under eyes with at-home remedies and professional treatment.

Did Plastic Surgery make you love yourself more?

Let me start off by saying there's no right or wrong answers, I'm not here to judge anyone. I just want honest answers from folks who've had plastic surgery done (any kind) and how you felt about yourself afterward. Were you more confident? Did areas you previously struggle in improve? Did you...

My Advice for Choosing a Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Tiffany McCormack, a board-certified surgeon in Reno, provides Advice for Choosing a Plastic Surgeon in her latest blog entry. Read it here.

Plastic Surgery Independent Model: How to Navigate Your First Year of Residency

by Christopher Homsy, MD Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana The independent plastic surgery pathway is a three-year fellowship that follows a completed general surgery or ENT residency. Firs…

Medical Clearance for Surgery: The Safest Path to the New You

In 2009, Governor Schwarzenegger signed the Donda West Plastic Surgery Law, requiring health checks prior to all major plastic surgery procedures.

Why I Decided to Have Plastic Surgery at Age 11

"Plastic surgery does not make you weak, or mean you’re avoiding your feelings"

You Won't Believe What These 23 Plastic Surgery Addicts Did To Themselves

How Old Is Too Old For Plastic Surgery?

Curious about how old is too old for plastic surgery? Join Timothy Janiga as he explores this popular question on the Janiga MDs blog.

How to Sleep After Plastic Surgery

The team at Pearl-Ereso Plastic Surgery Center discusses proper sleep positions after plastic surgery. If you have any further post-op plastic surgery questions please call our Mountain View office today!

Couples Can Look Alike with 'Beauty Matching' Plastic Surgery

Couples that get plastic surgery together, stay together?