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Awake Blepharoplasty: Upper and Lower Pinch Eyelid Surgery
Dr. Jonathan Zelken walks through a real upper and lower pinch blepharoplasty, performed entirely under local anesthesia in the office - a real look at awake blepharoplasty from start to finish.
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Facial Harmony vs. Perfect Facial Symmetry: What's More Important?
Dr. Jonathan Zelken explains why facial harmony, not perfect facial symmetry, is what truly makes a face beautiful — and how modern aesthetics can restore balance.
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Beyond Swelling: What to Expect During Facial Plastic Surgery Recovery
Dr. Jonathan Zelken shares a patient's facial plastic surgery recovery journey beyond swelling, versus the reality of the plastic surgery healing process.
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Why Blepharoplasty Is the #1 Eye Rejuvenation Procedure
Few procedures can deliver dramatic results like eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty. This fact, along with others we dive into here, makes eyelid surgery a top p
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Everything You Need to Know About Endoscopic Brow Lift
Thanks to drooping eyebrows, an ever-deepening forehead, and frown lines, your inner vibrancy isnât shining through, leaving you looking tired and moody. This
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What Are Custom PEEK Implants? Benefits, Uses, and Everything You Need to Know
In the hands of the right surgeon, you very much can get to the face of your dreams â one that has classical symmetry and beautiful lines. One of the key tool
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Everything You Need to Know About Deep Plane Facelift Surgery in Orange County and Newport Beach, CA
The difference between getting a facelift several decades ago and getting one today is considerable. A great example of this is the deep plane facelift, which d
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Advancing the Science of Facial Rejuvenation: Dr. Zelken Published in FACE Journal
We are proud to announce that Dr. Zelken’s latest research, 'Diagnosis and Management of Buccal Bulge Deformity,' has been published in the prestigious journa
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The Deep-Plane Facelift: What Is It and Why Is It Important?
The world of facelifts can be confusing, with everyone touting the latest must-have procedure. Here, we cut through the clutter to show you the science behind o
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What Is Blepharoplasty? Benefits, Risks, Recovery, and Results
Your eyes are slowly disappearing behind increasingly hooded eyelids, and you want them to shine bright again. Eyelid surgery is a great solution that can make
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