Surgery
of the Nose
(Rhinoplasty)
Surgery to reshape the
nose, (rhinoplasty) is among the most common plastic surgery procedures.
This procedure can reduce or increase the size the nose, remove an
unwanted hump, change the
shape of the tip or the bridge, narrow the width of the nostrils, or
change the angle between the nose and the upper lip. The procedure
is also used to correct problems resulting from injury and can help relieve
certain breathing difficulties.
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Eyelid
Surgery
(Blepharoplasty)
Eyelid
surgery (blepharoplasty) is designed to remove excess skin and muscle
from the upper and lower eyelids giving you a more youthful,
"awake" look. The procedure can correct drooping upper
lids that tend to sag with time and the puffy bags below the eyes.
Sutures are generally removed after three or four days. Any
bruising may be easily covered by makeup. Blepharoplasty can be
done as a single procedure, or in conjunction with other facial surgery
such as a facelift or a browlift.
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Facelift
(Rhytidectomy)
Want to turn back the clock? A facelift may be the answer!
Over time, the long-term effects of gravity, exposure to sun, dry air,
and general stress takes its toll on an individual's face and neckline.
Jowls can develop under the jawline with folds and fat deposits.
Sometimes creases begin to form between the nose and the mouth.
A facelift can
considerably reduce these signs of aging by removing excess fat,
tightening the underlying muscles, and redraping the skin around the
neck and face. Facelifts can be done alone, or are frequently
performed in conjunction with another procedure such as a forehead lift,
eyelid surgery, or nose reshaping. If your problem areas are
limited to the neck, a more conservative procedure, known as a "necklift"
will be recommended. In some cases, a facelift can reduce the
outward signs of aging by ten or fifteen years!
For additional information on facelifts visit:
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Forehead
Lift
(Browlift)
A forehead lift or "browlift"
is used to correct a drooping browline (eyebrow area) reducing the
horizontal lines and furrows (worry lines) that often make a person appear angry, sad or
tired. The procedure creates a refreshed, youthful appearance to the
forehead area
above the eyes.
When performing a forehead lift procedure, muscles and tissue areas that
droop or cause creases are removed or corrected to smooth the skin on the
forehead to reduce frown lines and raise the eyebrows.
There are two surgical methods, and during your initial consultation the procedure
that works
best for you will be recommended. The first is the most conventional
method where a surgical incision is hidden just above the
hairline. Browlifts are also performed using an endoscope which
enables the procedure
to be performed with a minimal number of incisions. While the
traditional method can sometimes attain more
lift, both methods create smoother, flatter skin on the forehead.
For additional information on browlifts visit:
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Surgery
of the Chin
Chin surgery can change the shape of the
chin to reduce a prominent chin or to extend the chin from the
face. The contour of the chin can be reshaped to be smoother, or
more angular in appearance.
Collagen
Injections
Collagen is a protein found in the second
layer of skin known as the dermis (the first layer is called the efidermus).
It is injected under the dermis layer to add fullness to areas of
the face such as the lips, cheeks and forehead.
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fillers visit:
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Surgery
of the Ear
(Otoplasty)
With one or more common
techniques, the surgeon makes a small incision in the back of the ear to
expose the ear cartilage. He or she will then sculpt the cartilage
and bend it back toward the head. Non-removable stitches may be
used to help maintain the new shape. Occasionally, the surgeon
will remove a larger piece of cartilage to provide a more
natural-looking fold when the surgery is complete. In most cases,
ear surgery will leave a faint scar in the back of the ear that will
fade with time.
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