At his popular plastic surgery practice, Dr. Raiffe has found that more often than not, patients who are seeking facial enhancement tend to be younger than they were in previous years.

"Patients in their 30s and 40s are seeking to correct the early signs of facial aging with less invasive nip and tuck treatments," he says.

"They are trying to avoid the need for a drastic makeover in later years. The traditional facelift is not necessarily the best option anymore for many patients." Instead, Dr. Raiffe feels that NONSURGICAL OPTIONS, either used alone or in combination with other minimally invasive techniques, are becoming the norm, reflecting his CONSERVATIVE APPROACH to cosmetic enhancement.

"Botox, Restylane, Perlane and other injectable fillers are a no-downtime fix to MINIMIZE THE APPEARANCE OF WRINKLES around the eyes, the forehead and the nasolabial folds.

Thermage is another viable option for no surgical skin tightening, offering remarkable results for a renewed appearance with minimal downtime. And, the SHORT-SCAR FACELIFT is a less invasive surgical treatment that yields a very natural aesthetic