Steven A. Hanna, MD

Patients are constantly exposed to new devices, treatments, and trends that promise to reverse facial aging. Some are backed by science. Others rely more on marketing than meaningful clinical results. The challenge is that facial aging is complex.

Different treatments target different concerns, and no single product, device, or procedure does it all. The strongest treatments remain simple: daily sun protection, retinoids, neuromodulators such as Botox, and appropriately selected professional treatments.

Understanding which treatments are supported by evidence, what their limitations are, and which are most appropriate for your specific concerns is key. Many at-home devices can offer modest improvements, but often fall short of the results suggested by marketing claims. Swipe through for an evidence-based look at what the science actually shows.

Steven A. Hanna, MD

Natural rhinoplasty does not mean limited results.

This result was achieved through a series of relatively modest changes: straightening a crooked nose, reducing tip projection, refining a subtle dorsal hump, and improving tip position.

Individually, each change is small.

Together, they completely change how the nose is perceived.

Great rhinoplasty rarely relies on one dramatic maneuver. More often, it is the accumulation of multiple thoughtful refinements that creates a result that is both impactful and natural.

This young patient had always felt his neck appeared full and wanted more definition between the neck and chin. Importantly, he wished to avoid incisions around the ears and did not have significant facial aging.

Given that his concerns were primarily in the anterior neck, I performed a deep neck lift (also known as a “short scar neck lift”) using a single incision hidden beneath the chin. He also had a mildly recessed chin, so I performed fat grafting to the chin to help improve overall jawline balance.

Seeing both the results and the improvement in confidence in my patients is one of the most rewarding parts of what I do.

This post is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Individual results vary. Patient consent was obtained for the use of these images.

Always valuable to step away from the operating room and spend time where ideas are challenged, techniques are refined, and our field continues to evolve.

This year’s Aesthetic MEET was a privilege to participate in as faculty, and a great opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and friends whose work continues to shape our field.

Academic meetings like this matter because thoughtful discussion and shared experience ultimately lead to better care for patients.

Always valuable to step away from the operating room and spend time where ideas are challenged, techniques are refined, and our field continues to evolve.

This year’s Aesthetic MEET was a privilege to participate in as faculty, and a great opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and friends whose work continues to shape our field.

Academic meetings like this matter because thoughtful discussion and shared experience ultimately lead to better care for patients.

To all of my Toronto and Greater Toronto Area patients who have recently undergone a rejuvenation procedure such as a facelift, laser treatment, or skin resurfacing, I typically recommend a simple recovery routine: a gentle moisturizer, silicone scar gel, and mineral sunscreen.

In my experience with my patients, these three essentials help support a more comfortable and smooth recovery.

If you’re using a product not listed here, feel free to share it in the comments and I’ll let you know what I think!

Steven A. Hanna, MD