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Dr. Gentile was an invited speaker a the Xth International Congress of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery  held in Cartagena Colombia February 29- March 2,2024. His lectures were on Tesla Facelifting using energy devices during facelift surgery, New modified pinch lower lid blepharoplasty, New options for skin tightening and skin...

Are your lips or face overfilled and you are unhappy with outcome of filler treatments? With an explosion of overzealous injectors with little formal training we are seeing many patients who are unhappy with the outcomes of their treatment. As a trained Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon with over 35...

Facelifting techniques started at the beginning of the 20th century and have been in a state of constant evolution since then. Initially only skin was lifted after being released from the deeper parts of the face including the facial muscles. Sometimes the patient with a skin lift would have wavy...

Is the UltraLift an extended deep plane facelift? There is a lot of interest in the Extended Deep Plane rhytidectomy (facelift) over the past several years. For the past 35 years we have performed every conceivable facelift procedure from the simplest to the most complex. In 2008 we developed the...

Does anybody really “Need” a Park Avenue Facelift? I think if we look at this question there are a few questions to ask & answer. If we substitute “Manhattan Facelift” for “Park Avenue Facelift” or even “Beverly Hills Facelift” we know for a fact it is going to be awfully...

Fat grafting creates a natural augmentation for the face using your own “filler”. Fat is usually harvested from the abdomen, flanks, or inner thighs; and about one third of the volume remains after the treatment. Fat grafting can be repeated for additional fullness. Fat can now be processed to be...

Patients and I love the results of the "Batman" Lip lift... It is called that because the strip of upper lip skin just under the nose which is removed resembles a batman image. For those who tire of filler injections to their lips make a beautiful change with the Batman...

No matter how fun the holiday season is, there is no denying the toll it takes on your waistline. After multiple holiday feasts, you may be struggling to squeeze into your pants. If you want to get rid of your holiday muffin top without needing to spend the rest of...

Facial plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Gentile is committed to providing patients with procedures and techniques that produce the best possible results. In regards to a brow lift, experience has shown Dr. Gentile that the benefits an endoscopic brow lift provides make it the ideal approach. A major benefit of an...

Structural fat grafting is a cosmetic procedure that restores precise amounts of volume to the face. It can effectively reduce the appearance of wrinkles, lines, and folds and restore the youthful appearance of cheeks that have take on a hollowed look due to volume loss. The first step of structural...

If you have noticeable wrinkles, deep facial folds, and severe facial sagging, simple skin-care treatments will not provide you with the level of care you need. However, maintaining healthy skin through a good skin-care routine is very important. Having strong and healthy skin is especially beneficial when it comes to...

Is the beauty of your profile suffering due to your double chin? All it takes is a small amount of excess fat under your chin to rob your jawline of its well-defined and attractive appearance. Targeting such a small area on your body can be difficult, but you can make...

Do you avoid looking in the mirror because you hate the sight of the sagging skin on your face? Sagging skin can be a difficult issue to deal with on your own. Luckily, there are ways that we can help restore the tight and toned appearance of your skin. At...

Do your upper eyelids have a sagging and tired appearance? The skin of the upper eyelids is very thin and sensitive, which is why the effects of aging can be so noticeable on them. Problems like skin laxity, excess fat accumulation, and strained eyelid muscles create a compounded issue that...

Are you unhappy with the aged appearance of your face but uncomfortable with the idea of undergoing surgery? There are tons of options for non-surgical facial rejuvenation that can provide you with the aesthetic care you need. One of the latest and most effective options for non-surgical facial rejuvenation is...

A lot of people have had bad experiences with expensive skin-care products. They might spend a lot of money on skin-care products that provide subpar results, or their skin might even get worse after using them. This can discourage a lot of people from exploring different skin-care options. If you...

Noses come in all shapes and sizes and are often seen as one of the most distinguishing characteristics of a person’s face. Unfortunately, when there are issues with the appearance of the nose, its prominence on the face can cause a lot of embarrassment. One of the features that a...

Botox is one of the biggest names in the world of cosmetic procedures. You have probably seen or heard about Botox on TV and online, or you may even know someone who has received Botox injections.The reasons why Botox injections are so popular are because the procedure is safe, relatively...

In November, Syneron Medical Ltd. announced that it received a new FDA 510(k) clearance of its minimally invasive, fractional radiofrequency (RF) microneedling device Profound. The new indication is for using the device with the 75o SubQ handpiece and cartridge to improve the appearance of cellulite. “Profound is the first and...

It may still be spring, but summer is just around the corner. If you need a way to jumpstart your journey to attaining the perfect summer body, our team at Gentile Facial Plastic and Aesthetic Laser Center can provide you with the outstanding care you need. At Gentile Facial Plastic...

One of the most annoying things about the summer is having to shave your legs, armpits, and bikini zone just so no one sees your unwanted body hair while you are wearing your bikini. If you want to make body-hair maintenance simple, laser hair removal is the right choice for...

Your probably already know that Botox is an excellent option for reducing the appearance of crow’s feet, forehead wrinkles, brow furrows, and a number of other common aesthetic facial flaws. What you may not know is how simple and comfortable the Botox treatment process is. The Botox treatment process only...

Many younger patients find that they are dissatisfied with the appearance of their natural nose. These people are interested in pursuing rhinoplasty as a way to enhance the appearance of their nose so that it meets their aesthetic needs. Rhinoplasty makes significant alterations to the structural elements of your nose,...

There’s a reason women tend to gain fat around their thighs and buttocks and why they struggle to lose it. Here’s the skinny on why your stubborn thigh fat just won’t seem to go away and what you can do about it. Why Do Women Gain Weight on Their Thighs?...

Acne can be a difficult issue to manage. Even if you find a treatment option that clears up your skin, that may not be the end of the issues. Acne can cause noticeable scaring on the face that may still be there long after your acne has gone. Thankfully, there...

Have you been trying to get rid of the puffy bags under your eyes by getting more rest? The reason getting more rest won’t help is because the actual cause of the problem is the accumulation of fat in the lower eyelids. Thankfully, there is a surgical solution to your...

Chemical peels are an excellent resource for non-invasive facial rejuvenation. They can come in a variety of types, and each type can have a varying concentration level. The concentration level of your chemical peel has a significant impact on your results. Chemical peels with lower concentration levels are effective at...

The phrase “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts” can be applied to your appearance. When you look at your face in the mirror, you don’t view each feature individually. Instead, you see how each feature complements and contrasts against the others to create your distinct appearance....

Who doesn’t want to look fabulous? The problem is, a refreshed and rejuvenated appearance takes time and planning. Now that the holidays are over, its time to make an appointment with Dr Gentile. While it might feel too early to start thinking about your Memorial Day Celebration, or your Summer...

Age spots, also known as sun spots, are commonly found on the face, neck, shoulders, and arms. They have a brown or dark appearance and form in irregular shapes. Sun spots can significant diminish the appearance of your skin by giving it an uneven and unhealthy look. At Gentile Facial...

Rhinoplasty provides patients with a way to makes changes to the shape and look of their nose so that it has a more aesthetically pleasing appearance. Rhinoplasty can be a complex procedure, because it is not as simple as removing excess tissue. The tissue and internal structures of the nose...

SculpSure, the noninvasive body-contouring treatment used to permanently eliminate stubborn fat cells in the abdomen and flanks or love handles, has just been cleared by the FDA for use on the back and inner and outer thighs. Utilizing a diode laser to permanently destroy fat cells with heat, SculpSure takes...

A full facelift is the best option for those in need of major facial rejuvenation due to advanced signs of aging on the face. However, a full facelift is often too extreme of an option for patients who are only suffering from minimal to moderate aesthetic facial issues. In many...

For a lot of people, the main thing standing in the way of an ideal body is time. This can mean not having enough time to go to the gym or to the store to buy healthy ingredients. It can also mean not having enough time to dedicate to recovering...

You had a good start with your weight loss goals. You’ve even gotten used to waking up early to exercise. Your food choices have also changed from junk food to healthier stuff. However, as the months go by, you noticed your weight has not continued to decrease, as it should....

Volbella, a newly-approved injectable filler, promises full, smooth, kissable lips – all in a single comfortable treatment. Let’s face it: our society is obsessed with full, bee-stung lips à la Kylie Jenner and Jennifer Lawrence. In fact, in 2015 the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) conducted a national survey asking more than...

Fillers are fun. Fun for me means extraordinarily safe and extraordinarily effective. This was not always true. Twenty five years ago we used bovine collagen. It lasted six weeks, had to be over corrected, and looked un-natural for two weeks.  Human collagen came next and other than reduction in sensitivity...

Laser energy is incredibly powerful and can provide amazing benefits for the health and appearance of your skin. The key to the excellent results laser treatments can provide is the complete and precise control we have over the entire process. Fractional CO2 laser technology can provide dramatic improvements to the...

What makes Gentile Facial Plastics such an excellent practice? There are a couple of things: our renowned, board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Gentile; our state-of-the-art facility; and our highly trained, dedicated staff. When it comes down to it, we believe it’s this tremendous amount of talent and experience combined with our...

Are the signs of aging on your face more visible now? Are you tired of being constantly told that you look exhausted or angry even if you’re not? Wrinkles, deep furrows, fine lines, and creases can alter your facial appearance. They can even contribute to creating a fixed sad, tired,...

Before undergoing any surgery, it is important to understand what to expect. A neck lift will adjust and tighten any misshapen and wrinkled area of the neck. Sometimes these aesthetic neck issues are a result of age, and gravity and other factors can also cause this. A neck lift can...

In order to guarantee the success of your facelift, it is crucial that you cease smoking. Tobacco use before and after surgery places your health and recovery at great risk. Nicotine use tightens blood vessels, reducing the blood supply to the face. During a facelift, the tissue being lifted is...

Dr. Richard Gentile a board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon with offices in Youngstown, Akron and Cleveland Ohio was a featured speaker at the  Advance Aesthetics & Cosmetic Dermatology Symposium in Marina Del Rey California in January 2015, and at he Foundation for Facial Aeshtetic Surgery in Atlanta Georgia in March...

Dr. Richard Gentile a board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon with offices in Youngstown, Akron and Cleveland Ohio is pleased to introduce an exciting new option for neck rejuvenation……The New NECKlift™ a minimally invasive non excisional neck lift for quick recovery and limited down time. A person’s appearance is a reflection of...

Dr. Richard Gentile a board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon with offices in Youngstown, Akron and Cleveland Ohio is pleased to announce the grand opening of Technika Medical Aesthetic & Skin Spa located in Boardman Ohio with satellite offices in Cleveland and Akron Ohio. It was in 1996 that Dr.Gentile opened...

Dr. Richard Gentile a board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon with offices in Youngstown, Akron and Cleveland Ohio is pleased to announce that we are the first Plastic Surgery Center in Northern Ohio to offer the exciting new aesthetic technology from ThermiAesthetics…The Thermi Lift. Powered by ThermiRF the technology is the...

Dr. Richard Gentile a board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon with offices in Youngstown, Akron and Cleveland Ohio presented a Landmark Study on treatment for acne scarring at the recent American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery meeting held in New Orleans Louisiana. The meeting was held September 20-22 and featured Facial...

Dr. Richard Gentile a board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon with offices in Youngstown, Akron and Cleveland Ohio is pleased to announce that we are the first Plastic Surgery Center in Northern Ohio to offer the exciting new aesthetic technology from Venus Technologies…Venus Legacy featuring Lift FX and Sculpt FX. Venus...

Dr. Richard Gentile a board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon with offices in Youngstown, Akron and Cleveland Ohio in an effort to give both Plastic Surgeons and patients an ability to distinguish different facelift procedures has published a “Gentile Classification of Rhytidectomy” in his recent book “Neck Rejuvenation” published by Thieme...

Presents topics in Facial Plastic Surgery to European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery Dr. Richard Gentile a board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon with offices in Youngstown, Akron and Cleveland Ohio was a featured speaker in Oslo, Norway at the 36th Congress of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery August...

Dr. Richard Gentile a board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon with offices in Youngstown, Ak-ron and Cleveland Ohio was the featured speaker in Tehran, Iran at the 13th Congress of the Iranian Society of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery October 2-5, 2012. Dr. Gentile joined international faculty from the USA...

Youngstown Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Richard Gentile of the Gentile Facial Plastic & Aesthetic Laser Center, is first in Northern Ohio to offer the new, FDA approved, Cellulaze™ cellulite reduction treatmentYoungstown Ohio, August 23 2012 For the 85% percent of women over 20 years of age who are troubled by cellulite,...

Nearly four years ago Laser Assisted Face & Neck Lifting or Smartlifting™ was introduced by Dr. Gentile to the Plastic Surgery Community as a new option for facial & neck rejuvenation. As thousands of these lifts have been performed by Dr. Gentile and other Plastic Surgeons he has trained in the USA...

Dr. Gentile was an invited speaker at the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Annual Meeting for 2012 held in Orlando Florida on April 18-22, 2012. The meeting assembles some of the premier laser surgeons from the US and internationally with emphasis on laser assisted techniques and laser research....

Dr. Gentile was an invited speaker at the Aging Face Meeting 2012 held in San Diego California on January 18-22, 2012.  The meeting assembles some of the premier surgeons from the US and internationally with emphasis on technques for the Aging Face.  Dr. Gentile presented on “Acne and Acne Scarring”...

Dr. Richard Gentile a board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon with offices in Northern Ohio The technology behind Smartlifting™ facial rejuvenation is also being featured in two publications this year.  The Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America feature Dr. Gentile’s chapter on “Smartlifting™ Fiberlaser Assisted Facial Rejuvenation Techniques” in the May 2011...

Question: I have unwanted facial hair, but with my busy schedule my lunch break is the only time I have available. How long would each laser hair removal session take? Answer: Depending on the size of the treatment area and the equipment laser hair removal can be completed in a lunch hour....

Question: I think my nose is okay but I do think some very small improvements could be made. Is undergoing surgery for some small refinement not worth it? Answer: What you are describing is known among Rhinoplasty experts as the the “Finesse Rhinoplasty.” For rhinoplasty specialists such as Dr. Gentile the procedure...

What exactly is nasal packing? Is it always required after a nose job and for how long? Answer: Anything placed into the nose after nasal surgery can be considered “packing”. Having said that most horror stories regarding nasal packing refer to the use of long thin nasal packing which was layered...

Question: How can you minimize pain during laser hair removal? Answer: The key to effective and pain free laser hair removal is adequate chilling of the skin. All of our lasers are contact cooled that is the tip of the laser is chilled to increase patient comfort during treatment. In addition we...

Question: Does Juvederm work for people of all skin tones? Answer: Juvaderm is a beautiful choice for facial volumizing in all skin tones. Becasue the filler is placed underneath the skin (dermis) the augmentation of nasal creases, wrinkles, and folds is natural. Because the hyaluronic acid is a naturally occuring substance allergies...

Question: I am scheduled for otoplasty with local anesthesia. Where is the anesthesia injected? How many shots are normally given? Are the shots painful? Answer: Otoplasty numbing shots are typically given behind the ear where there is much less sensitivity. In our centers we will typicall administer an light oral or IV...

Boardman, Ohio Dr. Richard Gentile a board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon with offices in Northern Ohio published a review of the first 500 Smartlifting or laser assisted facial rejuvenation procedures at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) held in Dallas Texas this Spring....

Question: Do any fillers provide permanent results? Which provide the longest lasting results and what can they be used for? Answer: There are several fillers available which are semipermanent and are used in Europe and Canada. In the US Artefill is one of the recently FDA approved fillers to be...