If you want to restore a youthful appearance in the face, a Philadelphia 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 reading […]
As you age, your skin gradually loses elasticity—and the more delicate skin of your neck will likely show visible signs of aging before they become apparent on your face. Some people are also genetically predisposed to having weaker, less defined contours along their neck and jawline. MyEllevate® neck lift is minimally-invasive and has emerged as […]
“Turkey neck exercises,” the videos promising to smooth a sagging neck with a bit of face yoga, rack up millions of views. But can simple moves really erase loose skin and restore a defined jawline? Below, Philadelphia board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Brannon Claytor shares what science (and decades of neck-rejuvenation experience) tells us about exercises, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Preservation breast augmentation (subfascial augmentation) refers to placing the breast implant under the thin tissue that covers the chest muscle, but not beneath the muscle itself (submuscular augmentation). Double-board certified Philadelphia plastic surgeon Dr. Brannon Claytor has performed subfascial augmentations for over 15 years and explains why the technique is appealing to more women. Why […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rhinoplasty, also called nose reshaping surgery, consistently ranks as one of the most popular cosmetic surgical procedures in the country. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, over 48,000 rhinoplasties were performed in 2024 alone, and has only increased since then. Today, Philadelphia plastic surgeon Dr. R. Brannon Claytor explains why rhinoplasty results continue […]
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 […]
