Cosmetic and plastic surgery are the same. False, although they share similarities. “The primary goal in reconstructive surgery is to mimic and replace function,” Dr. Jeff Popp said. “Take eyelids. The primary goal is to
In the world of cosmetic surgery, there are plenty of myths and misconceptions. We’ve addressed four of the more common ones with Dr. Jeff Popp. True or false: Liposuction is an easy way to lose
Dr. Jeff Popp has made eyelid reconstruction an important part of his Omaha practice. And he knows which lid he’d rather rebuild. “The upper eyelid is a greater challenge than the lower lid,” he said.
Dr. Jeff Popp started out his training as an ophthalmologist. But never practiced general ophthalmology. Instead, he opted for facial plastic surgery. That’s what he’s done for 33 years, in addition to general cosmetic surgery.
The main reason women have breast reductions is to lessen pain and discomfort. “Women with large breasts can have back, neck and shoulder pain, as well as shoulder indentations from their bra straps digging in,”
Eyebrow lifts are usually done for people whose eyebrows are so low they push the upper eyelid skin down into the field of vision. Others seek eyebrow lifts because they just don’t like the position
Dr. Jeff Popp’s secret weapon against looking old? Sunblock, sunblock and more sunblock! Apply it every day if you’re fair-skinned. It’s the best protection you have against signs of aging, particularly wrinkles. “Avoid the sun
Basal cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer, is also the “friendliest” because it doesn’t spread quickly. It’s the type of cancer Dr. Jeff Popp sees the most. “It’s pretty much the most common cancer
CBD a pain-relieving anti-inflammatory substance is so closely linked to marijuana, its medicinal use has been stifled. Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of more than 100 active cannabinoids in marijuana and hemp that affect the physiology
The short answer is “yes.” But over the last three decades, Dr. Popp said, he hasn’t seen any increase in the number of men who turn to him for procedures. There just aren’t many men
Dermarollers have varying lengths of stainless steel spikes to penetrate your skin. Dr. Jeff Popp uses the dermaroller to repair acne scarring and other scars. “The ones people use at home would have short and
No, it has nothing to do with cosmonauts. Cosmeceuticals are a combination of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. “They’re used for the cosmetic improvement of skin, but they also have pharmaceutical properties,” Dr. Jeff Popp explained. In
What is a facelift? A facelift, by definition, does not actually include your entire face, Dr. Jeff Popp said. “It’s really the lower third of your face and your neck. It doesn’t do anything from
Dr. Jeffrey Popp talks about the 3 stages to cosmetic surgery. I think there are 3 stages to cosmetic surgery. There’s thinking about it. Some people look in the mirror for years and go “Oh,
Dr. Jeffrey Popp shares his experience and thoughts about eyelid surgery and reconstruction. I was trained initially in eye surgery, ophthalmology. When I finished that training, I went into oculofacial plastic surgery, which is basically specializing
Misconception 1 – Women should change their lifestyle and activities after getting implants. Dr. Jeff Popp: No. Why would they do that? Some do change just based on self-confidence issues. But usually breast augmentation increases
The cosmetic side Botox was first discovered to have cosmetic applications when patients at a particular clinic, who were using Botox for functional reasons, started telling the doctor they hated it when their injections wore
It’s extremely important to follow any post-procedural instructions Dr. Popp and his team give you after a procedure. Though it seems like a no-brainer, many people have decided post-procedural instructions are merely suggestions. “We are
There are three main concerns people have about the appearance of their hands, Dr. Jeff Popp says. Loss of fat. This makes the tendons in your hand look skeletonized. Sun damage. Exposure to the sun
