Founder, Ricardo L. Rodriguez MD, Baltimore Plastic Surgeon Medical Director, Cosmetic Surgery Facility, LLC Board-Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
This 68-year-old woman wanted to refresh her facial appearance without looking overdone. She was especially bothered by the lengthening of the area between her nose and upper lip (known as the philtrum) which can contribute to a tired or aged look over time.
Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez performed a lip lift using a conservative skin excision just beneath the base of the nose. No muscle was disturbed. Her pre-op philtrum measured 1.9 cm; post-operatively, it was reduced to 1.2 cm, a meaningful improvement that brought renewed balance to her midface. In the after photos, you’ll notice the difference is subtle but powerful. At rest, her upper lip appears more defined and the overall expression less downturned. When smiling, more of her teeth show naturally, and her lips look softly supported without the stiffness that fillers or muscle-altering procedures can sometimes cause in older patients.
This 32-year-old European woman wanted a more defined upper lip and greater harmony in her facial features. She also hoped to show more of her teeth when smiling.
Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez performed a lip lift by removing a small strip of skin at the base of the nose. No muscle was disturbed, allowing for a natural-looking result and smoother recovery. Her final post-operative philtrum length measured 1.1 cm (11 mm), contributing to a fuller, more defined lip contour and more balanced proportions.
The procedure was done under local anesthesia, comparable to a dental visit, and took about 90 minutes. It was performed at Dr. Rodriguez’s AAAASF-accredited surgical center in Baltimore.
This patient underwent a brow lift and facial fat transfer to refresh her appearance without changing her natural expression. Volume was restored in key areas of the face, helping her look more rested, smooth, and softly rejuvenated.
As we age, the facial dermis thins and soft tissue volume is lost, especially in the midface. Dr. Rodriguez performed facial fat transfer using the patient’s own fat to rebuild volume and restore smoother, healthier contours. Her results show a natural softening of hollow areas and subtle, graceful rejuvenation.
This patient in her 50s underwent a full facelift, including a brow lift, mid-facelift, and lower facelift. Fat transfer was also performed to restore facial volume. The result is a healthier, refreshed appearance that maintains her natural expression.
This patient in her 60s had two facial procedures with Dr. Rodriguez: a Lower facelift with fat grafting to restore volume, and an extended Neck lift to tighten and refine the neck and jawline. Incisions were carefully placed behind the ears and into the lower hairline to keep them discreet. Recovery takes about two weeks, though most patients can return to work after just 10 days with only mild bruising.
To correct Eye ptosis (drooping) this patient had an upper Blepharoplasty, Lower Facelift, and Fat Grafting. The three procedures combined together are a type of Facelift.
This patient had a Fat transfer to her cheeks, and Liposuction to the lower face. Thus, fat was added into areas of the face which needed volume, and fat was removed from the lower face to show more definition of the jawline.
To reduce the appearance of acne scarring on this woman in her 40s, Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez performed a Fat transfer (also called Fat grafting or Fat injections) giving her a more youthful and glowing appearance.
This 67-year-old patient underwent fat grafting to the upper and lower face, liposuction of her jowls, and a lip lift to restore volume, refine her jawline, and enhance facial contours. These procedures work together to create a natural, refreshed look, without the need for a traditional facelift.
The Lip lift lifts the upper lip such that the patient has a more pleasing expression. The original pre-op distance from the vermillion border to the nose was 1.8 cm (18 mm), and the final post-op measurement was 1.2 cm (12 mm).
Dr. Rodriguez performed an Upper lip lift (Bullhorn lip lift) on this 38-year-old patient. He excised a small amount of skin from the base of the nose which lifted the lip slightly. The final measurement of the space between the base of the nose and the top border of the upper lip was 1.0 cm (10 mm).
This patient underwent both a tummy tuck (for muscle repair and excess skin removal) as well as liposuction of her flanks, inner thighs, and sacral area during the same operative session.
This patient chose silicone, high-profile breast implants (450 cc in each breast) for more projection and upper pole fullness to dramatically enhance her silhouette.
