Category: Cosmetic Surgery

Dr. Brannon Claytor’s proprietary three-step anti-aging treatment, LaMiNa, is especially effective for reducing perioral “lip lines”—an area that is notoriously difficult to treat. Taking note of these results, New Beauty magazine recently featured the groundbreaking treatment alongside an interview with one of Dr. Claytor’s patients, LuAnne. Thanks to Dr. Claytor’s innovative approach—combining CO2 laser resurfacing, […]

Creating sleek, sculpted arms with an arm lift (brachioplasty) requires meticulous skill and advanced surgical techniques. While many surgeons use general anesthesia, Dr. Brannon Claytor has redefined the arm lift experience for his patients by performing the procedure, which removes excess skin and tightens underlying tissue, with only local anesthesia to numb the surgical area […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 44,500 rhinoplasties were performed in 2022 alone. Today, board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Brannon Claytor explains why rhinoplasty results continue to improve over the months following […]

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 […]