Patient Education
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Brow Lift vs. Blepharoplasty: What’s Actually Making Your Eyes Look Tired?
Heavy upper eyelids don’t always mean you need eyelid surgery. Dr. Raghu Athré explains how brow position, eyelid skin and forehead muscle activity influence his recommendations for brow lifts and blepharoplasty.
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Why Some Neck Lifts Don’t Create a Defined Jawline
A neck lift can tighten loose skin without creating the sculpted neckline a patient expected. Dr. Raghu Athré explains how the hyoid bone and deeper neck anatomy influence surgical planning.
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What Age Should You Get a Facelift? Age Isn’t the Answer.
There is no single right age for a facelift. Learn how I evaluate facial aging, anatomy, jawline and neck changes, and your goals to determine when facelift surgery makes sense.
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What a Temporal Brow Lift Changes
A temporal brow lift focuses on the outer portion of the eyebrow. Dr. Raghu Athré explains how it changes brow contour, when a limited lift may be enough and why he sometimes recommends a combined endoscopic approach.
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Dr. Raghu Athré Named a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Dr. Raghu Athré, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon in Houston, has been recognized as a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor and Top AAPI Doctor. Learn about the honors, his surgical philosophy, and view a selection of his facelift before and after results.
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Facelift Techniques Explained: Deep Plane vs. SMAS, Mini, Vertical Restore® & the 4D Facelift™
Dr. Raghu Athré explains what these names actually mean, how the techniques differ and why the right approach depends on your anatomy.
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Mini Facelift vs. Deep Plane Facelift: Why I Changed My Approach
After years of performing mini facelifts, Dr. Athré began questioning their long-term results. He explains what changed in his surgical approach, the role of retaining ligaments, and how he selects today’s facelift procedures.
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Types of Noses: Common Nose Shapes and Rhinoplasty Considerations
From the delicate Barbie nose to the straight Greek nose and rounded bulbous tip, Dr. Athré explains how common nose shapes differ and why successful rhinoplasty depends on individual facial proportions.
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Zoom Dysmorphia: Dr. Athré on KHOU 11 News
Dr. Raghu Athré joins Houston’s KHOU 11 News to discuss Zoom dysmorphia, how video calls affect facial self-perception, and why more people are considering cosmetic procedures.
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Your Guide to Wrinkles: Causes, Prevention and Treatments
Wrinkles develop through a combination of natural aging, sun exposure, facial movement, and changes in skin structure. Dr. Athré explains why different wrinkles form, what skincare can realistically accomplish, and when nonsurgical or surgical treatments may help.
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Why I Perform a Deep Plane Facelift: A Surgeon’s Perspective
Deep plane facelift surgery can provide access to deeper facial tissues and retaining ligaments, but it isn’t the right surgery for every patient. Learn why I use the deep plane technique, what ligament release actually accomplishes, and how I decide which facelift approach fits your anatomy.
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CO2 Laser Resurfacing: What It Does to Your Skin
Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing creates controlled columns of injury while leaving surrounding skin intact. Dr. Raghu Athré explains how the treatment affects collagen, wrinkles, sun damage and skin texture, and what patients should expect during recovery.
