Cosmetic
If you have expression lines or other signs of aging in the forehead and brow region which you find bothersome, a brow lift (also called a forehead lift) may be right for you.
A brow lift:
- Minimizes the creases that develop across the forehead, or those that occur high on the bridge of the nose, between the eyes
- Improves what are commonly referred to as frown lines
- Repositions a low or sagging brow that is hooding the upper eyelid
- Raises the eyebrows to a more alert and youthful position
A brow lift is designed to correct all of these aging features, restoring a more youthful, rested appearance with uplifted contours and improved tone in facial skin and underlying muscle.
Procedure
Brow lift can be performed through multiple limited incisions hidden within the hairline or through a single incision in the natural crease of each upper eyelid.
Results of a brow lift may be enhanced through laser resurfacing or a chemical peel that can further improve skin tone and surface appearance.When there is significant excess skin in the forehead, an alternate technique using a wide incision across the top of the scalp may be recommended.
Your results
Swelling should subside in 2-4 weeks. Final results may appear within 1-2 months.
If you are bothered by the signs of aging in your face, a facelift may be right for you.
Technically known as rhytidectomy, a facelift is a surgical procedure to improve visible signs of aging in the face and neck, such as:
- Sagging in the midface
- Deep creases below the lower eyelids
- Deep creases between the nose and mouth
- Fat that has fallen or is displaced
- Loss of muscle tone in the lower face that may create jowls
- Loose skin and excess fatty deposits under the chin and jaw
A facelift is designed to correct all of these aging features, restoring a more youthful, rested appearance with uplifted contours and improved tone in facial skin and underlying muscle.
Procedure
Typical incisions begin within the hairline, above the temple and continue along or just inside the ear, ending behind the ear. This allows access to tighten underlying tissue, remove excess fat and reduce sagging skin.
A second incision under the chin is sometimes necessary. If skin tone is good and only mid-face aging or excess fat in the neck will be corrected, abbreviated techniques with shorter incisions may be used. Liposuction techniques may assist with removal of fat deposits.
Your results
Swelling and bruising should subside within 2-4 weeks. Final results may be apparent in 1-2 months.
If you would like to change the contours of your face, you might want to consider implants. They can improve proportion and profiles and correct imbalance caused by injury or hereditary traits.
Procedure
Appropriately sized and shaped implants most commonly in the cheek, chin, jaw or nasal region will be carefully selected and placed. Incisions inside the mouth or discreetly placed external incisions create space in soft tissues for implant positioning and support.
Generally performed as an outpatient procedure under local anesthesia with or without sedation; general anesthesia may be recommended.
Your results
Almost immediate, initial swelling should subside in 2-4 weeks and dissipate in 1-2 months as final results appear.
Forehead Lift or Brow Lift is a surgical procedure designed to raise the eyebrows and upper eyelids, and soften or flatten deep frown lines between the eyebrows for a more youthful and refreshed look. It basically removes or alters the muscles and tissues that cause the furrowing or drooping.
Procedure
An incision is mostly done across the top of the scalp, beginning above the ears and hidden within the hair or it may be done at the front of the hairline or toward the middle of the scalp in some cases. Like most incisions, it is designed to be hidden when healed.
This procedure is done under sedation with local anesthesia and takes about one and one half-hours. In most cases, results are immediately visible.
Enlarged male breasts, also known as gynecomastia, can cause emotional discomfort and impair your self confidence. Gynecomastia is characterized by:
- Excess localized fat
- Excess glandular tissue development
- A combination of both excess fat and glandular tissue
- Gynecomastia may present unilaterally (one breast) or bilaterally (both breasts)
Gynecomastia can be surgically treated by removing excess fat, glandular tissue and/or skin. The result is a better proportioned, more masculine-contoured upper body and the freedom and self confidence to lead an active life.
Procedure
Surgical removal of excess tissue is performed by excision and/or liposuction. This procedure can include areola reduction.
Your results
Initial swelling should dissipate in 2-4 weeks. Final results may appear in 2-4 months. Significant weight gain can reverse results.
Liposuction is a very common, popular procedure. It is designed for the removal of fatty tissue, commonly referred to as "cellulite." It is a procedure that allows the cosmetic surgeon to remove undesirable, subcutaneous fat in isolated areas that do not respond to diet and exercise. These areas include the hips, thighs, abdomen, knees, ankles, face and neck. Liposuction is most successful in people with good skin tone who have fatty deposits. It is not a treatment for obesity. If weight gain occurs following liposuction, the fat will be deposited in areas that have not been treated. The procedure can be repeated, if necessary. To maintain the safety of the procedure, there is a limit on how much can be done at one time.
A variety of factors can affect the results: Physical condition, genetic makeup, diet, exercise, smoking, alcohol intake, and skin elasticity. Liposuction is done under general anesthesia on an outpatient basis in a hospital or surgical center.
Procedure
The surgeon makes small, discreet incisions in the areas to be treated. A cannula is inserted in a small incision and attached to a suction machine. The procedure may take an hour or more, depending on how many areas are involved. Recovery from liposuction is relatively easy. Expect a fair amount of swelling and bruising in the following two weeks. You will wear special garments provided to apply pressure, minimize swelling and provide support while healing. These garments also assist in retraction of the skin. Stitches will be removed in a week to ten days.
Your results
Results are recognizable almost immediately and will continue to improve as swelling subsides. You should be up and walking around the day after surgery. Increase your activity daily until full activity is resumed at 2-4 weeks. You will be ready to return to office work in 3-5 days and more active employment at 10-14 days. Avoid the sun until all bruising has subsided. A sunscreen should be used routinely; it is easy to get sunburned during recovery because of decreased sensation.
Significant weight gain can cause recurrence of fatty deposits.
