Red spots on the face are generally caused by dilated blood vessels in the skin. The most common type of discrete (isolated) red spot is a hemangioma. Hemangiomas are benign skin growths caused by dilated blood vessels. It is not known exactly why they form, but most hemangiomas seem to be related to estrogen hormones [...]
Both the Precision TX and Express-Lift procedures are designed to lift and tighten sagging of the neck and lower face. The difference is in their approach. A Precision TX treatment tightens the skin through the use of laser energy that is delivered beneath the skin through small incisions. An ExpresS-Lift is a surgical facelift [...]
At The Langdon Center for Laser & Cosmetic Surgery in Guilford, CT, Board Certified Cosmetic Surgeon and founder, Dr. Robert Langdon, is pleased to offer two options for patients who are looking for significant improvement in their facial and neck profile and appearance. Take a look to see which one is right for you! ExpresS-Lift: [...]
You already know that if you want to look younger for as long as possible, you need to prevent sun damage of your skin. Gravity also takes a toll on the face and neck by causing stretching and sagging of skin. One area of the face that can sag but that is not always considered is [...]
Are you noticing a sudden drooping effect happening around your neck and jowl areas? You’re certainly not alone. As we get older, gravity starts to pull our facial and neck skin downward, resulting in a sagging appearance that may make you feel self-conscious. Damage to the skin from sun exposure can reduce elasticity and compound [...]
When you were younger, you probably didn’t think about how your skin would look in your later years. Instead, you decided to soak up the sun as much as possible. Maybe you skipped wearing sunscreen during a few afternoons at the beach, or you decided to get some color with the assistance of a tanning [...]
Your face’s profile can say a lot about you. If you have a strong chin and jawline, it can communicate that you’re a strong and capable person. However, if you have a weaker chin or an undefined jawline, others might not see you in that light. Our chins and jawlines can tell the world so [...]
Add youthful volume to your face in the most natural way possible with a Facial Fat Transfer. A Facial Fat Transfer at The Langdon Center restores volume to the face that has been lost due to the aging process. As it restores a more youthful look, it also helps to define the face and improve [...]
Chin implants are currently one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries for men. A recent New York Times article explains that men desire chin implants to give them more confidence in the workplace. The New York Times reported that out of the Top 50 Fortune 500 companies, 90% of the CEOs had a prominent jawline. [...]
Sometimes, the best makeup can’t completely hide acne scars or sun damage. Well, there’s no need to be embarrassed about acne scars or sun damage anymore! Fraxel®Laser Skin Resurfacing at The Langdon Center can help you to treat those embarrassing skin imperfections that can’t be hidden by even high-quality makeup brands. Fraxel Laser in Guilford, [...]
This came as a surprise to more seasoned fashionistas; “After seasons of bold beauty trends like bedazzled eyebrows and violet eyes, New York Fashion Week went for the ultimate makeup fad: simply none at all. At the Marc Jacobs runway show. models braved the bare face look with “not even one gram of makeup,” said [...]
A recent article on RealSelf.com broached a very important question— one that we hear frequently at The Langdon Center in Guilford. Specifically, how do you talk to your children about your decision to undergo cosmetic surgery? Many of our patients come to see us for treatments and procedures that can help restore their pre-pregnancy body, [...]
Think spring! Think glowing, radiant and refreshed. Spring is a time of transformation and your skin should be no exception. We’ve compiled our top picks to have you looking and feeling your best as we begin the season of renewal and rebirth. ExpresS-Lift— Providing an overall lift to your neck and lower face, this minimum [...]
Do you feel that you are suddenly looking older but can’t seem to figure out why? As we age, the face often loses fat, which can give you a gaunt, hollow, tired or aged appearance. Facial rejuvenation with fat transfer is a minimally invasive, very effective procedure that uses a patient’s own fat to re-contour [...]
A liquid lift using injectables and dermal fillers at The Langdon Center is a great option to consider if you want to look refreshed, but aren't quite ready for a surgical procedure, like a facelift or browlift. A liquid lift is also known as a “injectable facelift” because it can provide dramatic anti-aging results, but [...]
Did you know that April is National Rosacea Awareness Month? Here at The Langdon Center, we’re doing our part to spread awareness as well as answers. So much misinformation exists about this embarrassing condition, which affects approximately 16 million Americans. Among them are former President Bill Clinton, Cameron Diaz, Sex and the City’s Cynthia Nixon [...]
Crow’s feet can happen for a variety of reasons, including age-related collagen loss, smoking, squinting and sun damage. These lines next to the eyes can appear when you're in your 20s, or they may hold off until you hit your 40s. No matter when these fine lines start creeping from the corners of your eyes [...]
Acne is almost always associated with hormones, particularly during your teenage years. However, hormones are actually just a tip of the iceberg that is acne. Random breakouts, particularly during adulthood, are caused by other factors – from your hairstyling products to your daily food intake.We list down several surprising causes of acne and how you [...]
You're probably done and over with breakouts and acne back in your teens. However, the presence of acne scars and unwanted pockmarks may still haunt you now and remind you of your pimple-filled past. A visit to The Langdon Center for Laser & Cosmetic Surgery will certainly have you saying “good riddance” to acne scars [...]
Creases, lines and wrinkles are the most commonly treated signs of aging in the face. Most aestheticians tend to overlook volume loss as part of the aging process which needs to be remedied in restoring one's youthful glow. At The Langdon Center for Laser & Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Robert Langdon meticulously assesses clients and considers [...]
