Facial Procedures
The position of the eyebrows can descend with the aging process and gravity. This may create a more closed appearance for the eyes. Droopy eyebrows can also add to what may appear to be extra eyelid skin. The goal of a browlift is to restore the eyebrow to a more youthful height and appearance. For women, the eyebrow shape is…
Surgery for prominent ears is a good operation for both children and adults. At a young age, children may be teased for having “prominent” or “mouse” ears. A successful surgery can give a great confidence boost to the developing child. An incision is made behind the ear, hidden in the crease. Next, the cartilage is exposed from behind and sutures…
Liposuction of the face and neck is a cosmetic procedure designed to remove excess fat deposits along the jawline, face, and neck. By removing excess fat, the lower face may appear slimmer, and the jawline will have improved definition and contour. In the neck, liposuction will address concerns about a double chin, jowls, and overall fullness of the neck region.…
Facelift surgery, also known as rhytidectomy, is a cosmetic surgery performed to address the excess skin and sagging in the face and neck. As part of the aging process, the skin loses its elasticity, and the facial and neck tissues may sag or droop creating wrinkles, folds, and loose skin. A facelift or neck lift surgery can reverse that process.…
Facial implants are used in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery to provide balance and fullness to the face as a result of volume loss due to aging or congenital facial imbalance. These materials are typically made of biocompatible materials like silicone or porous polyethylene. They are used in the face to provide a more balanced, harmonious, or youthful appearance to the…
Facial fat grafting is a popular procedure to rejuvenate the face with a resultant natural look. A frequent sign of aging is loss of volume in the face, with an increase of jowling and a hollowed and aged appearance. There can be a general loss of facial fullness and increased laxity in the skin. Patients with mild to moderate deflation…
Also referred to as sliding mandibular osteotomy, this surgical procedure is performed to reshape the chin’s contours, either by reducing or enhancing its size using the patient’s natural bone. The procedure involves creating an incision on the inner side of the lower lip to access the mandible. A thin saw is then utilized to separate the lower portion of the…
A hair transplant is a surgical procedure that involves moving hair follicles from one part of the body, known as the donor site, to a balding part of the body, known as the recipient site. The most common type of hair transplant is called follicular unit transplantation (FUT) or follicular unit extraction (FUE). In FUT, a strip of skin with…
Hairline lowering, also known as forehead reduction surgery, is a cosmetic procedure aimed at reducing the height or length of the forehead and lowering the hairline. This surgical procedure is typically sought by patients who feel their forehead is too high and wish to achieve a more balanced facial appearance. Most times, it is performed on patients who are born…
Lower Jaw Also known as mandibular osteotomy or orthognathic surgery, is a surgical procedure that involves repositioning the lower jaw or mandible to correct various jaw-related issues. There are 3 main mandibular osteotomy patterns: sagittal split osteotomy, vertical ramus osteotomy, and inverted L osteotomy. This type of surgery is typically performed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons in collaboration with orthodontists. …
Rhinoplasty, commonly known as a “nose job” is a surgical procedure that involves changing the appearance of the nose. Some patients may have a functional problem breathing through their nose and this can be addressed at the same time as the cosmetic problem. Some surgeons prefer to perform an “open” rhinoplasty where a small incision is made across the columella…
Ptosis results from an abnormality or weakness in the muscle that elevates or opens the eye. This causes the upper eyelid to sag and droop. This condition is different than having excess overhanging skin (dermatochalasis). Ptosis can be congenital (present at birth) or acquired (developed later in life) and may affect one or both eyes. The severity of ptosis can…
Many consider lips to be the most sensual part of the face. An upper lip lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to enhance the appearance of the upper lip by shortening the distance between the lip vermilion and the base of the nose. Patients who are good candidates present with a long upper lip or do not show any…