J. Kevin Duplechain, MD, FACS
1103 Kaliste Saloom Road #300
Lafayette, LA 70508
Phone: (337) 456-3282
Monday–Thursday : 8 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Friday : 8 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Category Archives: Facial Rejuvenation

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Rhinoplasty Incision Options: Open vs. Closed

Rhinoplasty, also known as a nose job, is a surgical procedure we use to improve overall facial harmony by balancing the proportions of your nose. The procedure can also provide functional benefits by correcting impaired breathing caused by nasal structural defects.  Lafayette cosmetic surgeon Dr. J. Kevin Duplechain utilizes advanced rhinoplasty techniques to craft noses …

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Do facelifts use threads?

Understanding the intricacies of today’s procedure options is vital for anyone considering a cosmetic change. For those exploring facelift options, it is common to ask whether facelifts involve the use of threads. Spoiler: they do not!  Below, we compare “thread lifts” to traditional “facelifts,” break down the process of a facelift, and explain the role …

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When is it time to touch up my filler?

Dermal fillers can make a significant difference in enhancing your natural beauty and confidence. In the months following your treatment, you might notice the initial “wow” factor of your results has gradually diminished, often making “touch-up” treatments necessary to maintain your look. At Laser Skincare of Louisiana, cosmetic surgeon Dr. Kevin Duplechain performs all injectable …

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Is 40 too young for a facelift? 

One of the most common questions patients ask Lafayette facelift surgeon Dr. J. Kevin Duplechain is whether they are the “right age” for a facelift. The answer is unique to each patient, but there are some advantages to getting a facelift earlier in life. Read on to learn when to consider a facelift and why …

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Woman on a plane traveling to Lafayette for a deep plane facelift with Dr. Duplechain

Should I travel for a facelift?

Though it isn’t the same as “medical tourism,” traveling for surgery is nothing new. For years, patients have sought out some of the best doctors to have high profile surgeries like facelift or rhinoplasty. The recent marked increase in coverage of celebrity facelifts has driven the price of a deep plane facelift up significantly in …

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Your Deep Plane Facelift Questions Answered by a Cosmetic Surgeon

Deep plane facelifts have increased in popularity in recent years but, due to the complexity of the procedure, not all surgeons offer this technique. A renowned cosmetic surgeon, certified by numerous trusted medical boards, Dr. J. Kevin Duplechain has performed over 2,000 facelift procedures and teaches this specialized technique to other surgeons in the industry. …

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Facelift Maintenance: Here’s How To Get Optimal, Long-lasting Results from Your Facelift

How do celebrities do it? We hear that a lot, and the answer goes beyond one single procedure or skincare product. Yes, facelifts are a popular, tried-and-true solution to signs of aging in the face and neck. But to maintain gorgeous skin for years after your facelift, you’ll need to not only care for your …

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What’s a Deep Plane Facelift?

More patients in their 40s and 50s are seeking out facelifts. This phenomenon received media attention after Sonja Morgan of The Real Housewives of New York City underwent a deep plane facelift to correct relatively minor jowls and wrinkles. While her openness about the procedure got people’s attention, the results were also noteworthy—both natural-looking and …

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Am I Too Young for a Facelift?

As the popularity of non-surgical treatments and “nano” anti-aging therapies soars, more and more people are starting to approach cosmetic medicine from a preventative standpoint—and at an earlier age. For the last few years, the topic of millennials and plastic surgery has been covered by beauty magazines and bloggers, with headlines claiming that younger generations …

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