When you’re considering a major cosmetic procedure such as a facelift, you absolutely want to know how long you can expect the results to last. As a Pennsylvania resident considering a significant investment of time and money in a facelift, you have the right to ask these questions. Dr. Bottger is committed to providing you with the answers you need so that you can make an…

Are you unhappy with the appearance of your nose? If you don’t like the look of your nose for any reason, rhinoplasty may be a good option for you. Rhinoplasty is a cosmetic procedure which helps improve the appearance of the nose. There are many different issues that rhinoplasty can help correct. Generally this procedure is beneficial for potential candidates who: Have a wide or bulbous tips…

Every patient is unique, and every individual has unique facelift needs. Dr. Bottger is committed to helping every Philadelphia-area patient get the facelift treatments they need by providing you with specially crafted procedures. This sometimes means combining procedures to help you address multiple aesthetic concerns at once. We will do this after a careful examination of your facial structure and a discussion of your needs and…

You notice the lines and wrinkles have become much more visible on your face. You study your crinkly forehead, the deepening lines on the outside of your eyes and the frown lines around your mouth. You look older than you feel and it’s time to do something about it, but you don’t want to undergo a surgical facelift. Luckily, Dr. Bottger offers a variety of non-invasive…

The best way to determine if you are a good candidate for a facelift is to schedule a personalized consultation with board certified Philadelphia plastic surgeon Dr. David Bottger. During your consultation, Dr. Bottger and his staff will thoroughly evaluate your skin condition and discuss your specific goals and expectations to determine your facelift candidacy. Some of the factors that will be considered include: Skin elasticity – Patients with skin…

Eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries in America. This procedure is great for aging skin and accumulating fat deposits in your upper and lower eyelids. Eyelid surgery can take years off of your appearance by removing excess skin and tissue and tightening the skin. This procedure can also help men and women who have vision difficulty due to sagging skin. Our…

There are a handful of dermal filler options. Some of them deal with specific types of lines and wrinkles. If you’re looking to fix creases along your brow line, for instance, then an injectable used for lips probably isn’t the right choice. The best way to figure out which dermal filler is right for you is by calling Dr. Bottger in Philadelphia today to talk…

A facelift can alleviate wrinkles and give your skin a younger, firmer appearance. A board-certified cosmetic plastic surgeon like Dr. Bottgerin Philadelphia will lift your facial skin to reach the underlying tissue. After tightening these tissues, your skin will be gently positioned back over your face, and held in place with stitches. The surgery itself is just the beginning. It can take several months for your…

Rhinoplasty, also called a nose job, is a cosmetic procedure that reshapes and sculpts the nose for a more youthful, pleasing appearance. Many of our Pennsylvania patients choose rhinoplasty for purely aesthetic reasons, while others find that it can help solve difficulties with breathing. In rhinoplasty, the nose is carefully reshaped to meet your specific cosmetic needs. Because the nose is so central to your appearance,…

For many people, the decision to get a rhinoplasty is the culmination of years of thought and planning. Regardless of how much you have planned ahead for your procedure, it is common to still be nervous and feel unprepared. The most important thing you can do prior to your procedure is to mentally prepare yourself. To help you better prepare for your rhinoplasty, Dr. Bottger suggests the…