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In most cases, the right time to operate is after your weight has held steady for at least three to six months, not the moment the face in the mirror starts to bother you. A face that is still losing volume is a moving target. Surgery performed on that moving target can produce a result…
Revision rhinoplasty is a second operation performed to correct the appearance or the breathing function left by an earlier nose surgery. If you are unhappy after a rhinoplasty, two things are worth knowing immediately: you are not unusual, and moving quickly is almost always the wrong instinct. Most noses that look wrong at three months…
Double board-certified means a surgeon has completed the training, passed the examinations, and met the ongoing review requirements of two separate certifying boards rather than one. In the case of Dr. Ryan Diepenbrock, a Facial Cosmetic Surgeon and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing in Fort Wayne, those two boards are the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial…
There are many specialties which routinely perform facial rejuvenation surgery. Common specialties include Maxillofacial, Facial Cosmetic, Facial Plastic, General Plastic, Oculoplastic, Otolaryngology, and Dermatologic surgeons. Many patients may become confused and overwhelmed by all the surgeons that perform these surgeries. While board certification is extremely important, reviews and before-and-after photos matter too. What Does “Board…
Under-eye filler fails most often not because the injector did something careless, but because filler was the wrong tool for the specific problem in the first place. Puffiness, a bluish tint, and lumps that appear weeks or months after treatment are usually a sign that the real issue was excess fat or skin laxity rather…
Morpheus8 gets recommended for a wide range of skin concerns, but it is not a universal fix for loose or aging skin, and understanding exactly what it does, and does not do, makes it much easier to know whether it is the right next step. The treatment combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy to remodel skin…
“Ozempic face” is the hollow, aged appearance that appears in the cheeks, temples, and under the eyes after rapid weight loss with a GLP-1 medication such as Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound. The face loses fat faster than the skin can tighten around it, leaving loose skin over a flatter, less supported structure. That mismatch between…
Blepharoplasty is the surgical removal of excess skin, muscle, and fat from the upper or lower eyelids to correct sagging, puffiness, and a tired appearance. It is one of the most requested facial procedures for patients who feel their eyes no longer match how alert and rested they are. Dr. Ryan Diepenbrock is a double…
A few years ago, patients walked into a consultation with a magazine clipping or a photo of a celebrity they admired. Today, they are far more likely to bring in a photo of themselves that has never actually existed: a version generated by an AI chatbot or refined through a stack of beauty filters until…
A facelift can do something no cream or laser will ever do: it lifts the tissues that have drifted downward over the years and rebuilds the underlying structure of the face. What it cannot do is undo the sun damage, uneven skin tone, and fine surface lines that have quietly settled into your skin over…