Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

Cosmetic eyelid surgery is designed to correct drooping, excessive skin of the upper eyelids and excess skin of the lower eyelids. It does not correct crow’s feet, or the fine lines at the outer aspects of the eyes. You may choose to correct your upper eyelids only, your lower eyelids only, or they may be done together. In addition, an eyelid lift or tightening procedure (canthopexy) may be done at the same time to give the corner of the eye a lift, thus creating a more almond-shaped eye.

In addition to the traditional eyelid surgery that involves incisions, if you are hollow in the lower eyelid near the nose (tear trough) you may be a candidate for fat grafting to this area to restore fullness and smooth the contours. The upper eyelids may also benefit from fat grafting if there is significant hollowing that is contributing to the appearance of aging. This can be done at the same time or instead of traditional eyelid surgery. Your doctor will determine the best option for you during your consultation.

Eyelid surgery will not correct crow’s feet or dark circles under the eyes, but the placement of fat beneath the skin can often diminish the appearance of these problems. In addition, Botox can help significantly with crow’s feet.

 

Fat Grafting

Structural fat grafting is a natural means to enhance and rejuvenate the face and body. During this procedure fat is gently removed from one part of your body, refined, and then carefully and meticulously placed into the area in need of improvement. In the face, it can be used to correct depressions in the temples, upper and lower eyelids, and nasolabial folds. It can also be used to augment the cheeks, lips, chin and jaw line. Fat grafting to the body is useful to rejuvenate the back of the aging hand, to correct depressions created during liposuction, to increase the size of the buttocks, and even to increase the size of the breasts. The technique of LipoStructure™ has every indication of permanence.

 

Nasal Surgery (Rhinoplasty)

Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure that can produce changes in the appearance, structure, and function of the nose. It can reduce or increase the size of the nose, change the shape of the tip, narrow the width of the nostrils, or change the angle between the nose and the upper lip. This operation can be performed for cosmetic purposes or to correct birth defects or nasal injuries. In some patients, rhinoplasty may help relieve breathing problems.

There is not one type of rhinoplasty that will meet the needs of every patient. Because everyone is different, rhinoplasty surgery is customized for each patient. If necessary, internal surgery to improve nasal breathing can be performed at the same time as the rhinoplasty.

There are two main options for the incisions in rhinoplasty surgery: incisions made within the nose (closed rhinoplasty) and incisions concealed in inconspicuous locations under the nose (open rhinoplasty). In a closed rhinoplasty, swelling diminishes more rapidly, yet the ability to make some changes in the nasal structure may be limited. In an open rhinoplasty, the addition of a small incision at the most narrow spot between your nostrils affords a view of the internal structures of the nose where more detailed, precise changes can be made.

 

Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)

Otoplasty is a surgical procedure to reshape prominent ears and bring them closer to the head. A variety of different techniques and approaches may be used depending on the preoperative appearance.

  

Lip Augmentation

Lip Augmentation will increase the fullness of your upper lip, lower lip, or both. It will also improve the problem of lipstick bleeding along the vertical lip wrinkles. It is an office procedure performed under local anesthesia. It can be performed with a temporary filler such as Restylane, or a permanent, natural filler such as your own fat. If Restylane is used, it is inserted using a tiny needle. If fat is used, a small amount of your fat is harvested first, usually from your abdomen or thigh. This is done through a tiny incision that requires one suture to close. The fat is then placed into your lips through tiny incisions that are hidden in the corners of your mouth.