Philadelphia plastic surgeon Dr. R. Brannon Claytor is gaining national attention after New Beauty® recently featured his proprietary LaMiNa treatment. The article, Nanofat Plastic Surgery Is the Next Big Trend You Need to Know About, highlights the growing trend of nanofat use in both clinical and aesthetic medicine, emphasizing its holistic approach to rejuvenation and […]
As a deep plane facelift specialist and internationally-renowned plastic surgery educator, Dr. Brannon Claytor has adopted many advancements in facelift technique over the years. One of the most significant, yet not widely discussed, is the ability to undergo a facelift while you are awake. What is an awake facelift? An “awake” facelift is performed using […]
Dr. Brannon Claytor, a double-board certified Philadelphia-area plastic surgeon, is known nationally for his high level of expertise in facelift surgery and achieving natural-looking results for his patients. He loves answering questions about facelifts, from the fundamental to the very nuanced. We’ve compiled answers to the most common questions for you here. What does a […]
For most people, weight fluctuations are a part of life! But when it comes to investing in your appearance with a facelift, it’s useful to know how weight changes—minor and major—can affect your results. As a highly skilled deep plane facelift expert and Philadelphia plastic surgeon, Dr. Brannon Claytor understands the nuances of facial aesthetics […]
Botox injections and a surgical brow lift are both effective ways to rejuvenate the upper face. Some patients can achieve the brow lift effect they desire with Botox-type injectables, while others may be happier with a surgical procedure. Here, Bryn Mawr plastic surgeon and expert injector Dr. R. Brannon Claytor explains when Botox can substitute […]
If you want to restore a youthful appearance in the face, a deep plane facelift generates a stunning improvement. The “after” photos reveal sweeping jawlines, youthfully high cheekbones—all completely natural-looking. But the first question that every Philadelphia patient asks is this: what’s the difference between a deep plane facelift and a SMAS (traditional) facelift? Keep […]
When it comes to plastic surgery, scars are a fact of life! That’s why we embrace conversations about them. Starting with your initial consultation with Philadelphia plastic surgeon Dr. Brannon Claytor, you will learn about the ways we tailor care to achieve beautiful results—and a big part of that will be where we place your […]
Cesarean sections, commonly called C-sections, currently make up 21% of all US births. C-sections are performed for many reasons and are responsible for saving the lives of countless mothers and babies, but they require recovery time and, since they involve the same area of the body, women often wonder how long it will be before […]
One of the most tell-tale signs of aging and weight fluctuations are “bat wings”— extra skin and fat that hangs off the upper arms. Bat wings can affect women and men of all shapes and sizes, but can’t be corrected with exercise and diet alone. While the most effective way to get rid of them […]
If you’ve achieved significant weight loss with the help of semaglutide or tirzepatide, congratulations! Losing weight is a monumental achievement that can greatly improve your health and quality of life. However, many patients find that they are left with excess, sagging skin that conceals their hard-earned transformation. Last month, we discussed how facelifts can treat […]
