Upper Eyelid correction

Concern:

The upper eyelid is particularly prone to sagging and in so doing contributes to the look of aging. Functionally, the sagging upper eyelid can cause a severe reduction of the visual field (area that you can see) and lead to chronic headaches and irritation of the eyes.

Treatment:

By means of a small surgical procedure that can be performed under local anesthesia, excess skin can be removed and the underlying muscle tightened. In some cases, it might be necessary to reduce the fat accumulation under the upper eyelid that causes additional pressure and a tired expression. The results? Youthful look restoration and the alleviation of chronic headaches.  Expect suture removal after five days.

Hospital Admission:                     Outpatient

Recuperation Time:                     1-2 weeks 

Post Surgery:                                  Patient must cool the area for two days. Expect swelling for up to one week

Lower Eyelid Correction

Concern:

Loose skin and chronic swelling of the lower eyelid can be the cause of a tired appearance and can lead to irritation of the eyeball. In some patients, there is a particularly pronounced sagging of the edge of the eyelid after a stroke or trauma.

Treatment:

By gently tightening the skin and suspending the edge of the lower eyelid, a more youthful and fresh look can be achieved. The surgery can be performed under local anesthesia with suture removal after 5 days.

Hospital Admission:                         Outpatient

Recuperation Time:                          1-2 weeks

Post Surgery:                                      Patient must cool the area for two days. Expect swelling for up to one week

Combined Eyelid Correction

Concern:

In some cases, it might be necessary to combine the correction of the upper and lower eyelid to achieve a desirable outcome. 

Treatment:

As with the lower and upper eyelid correction, this procedure can be performed under local anesthesia. Post Surgery treatment remains the same as with upper or lower eyelid correction. Expect suture removal after five days.

Hospital Admission:                 Outpatient

Recuperation Time:                 1-2 weeks

Post Surgery:                             Patient must cool the area for two days. Expect swelling for up to one week

Endoscopic Forehead Lift

Concern:

The aging face will lead to sagging of the forehead and eyebrows.

Treatment:

An endoscopic forehead lift is performed under general anesthesia. Through five (5) small incisions above the hairline, this minimally invasive procedure suspends the skin of the forehead leaving minimal scarring. In order to provide a stable suspension of the forehead, two (2) small screws are placed superficially in the skull. These screws remain for approximately two weeks and will be removed thereafter.

Hospital Admission:                            1 night

Recuperation Time:                    2-3 weeks

Post Surgery:                                   Patient must cool the area and apply a compress to the forehead for 2 days. Expect swelling for up to one week.

Eyebrow Lift

Concern:

The aging face will eventually lead to sagging of the forehead and eyebrows and can cause chronic headaches due to the continued raising of the eyebrows.

Treatment:

The eyebrows will be surgically elevated by reducing the skin right above them. This procedure will be performed under local anesthesia. Scarring on an aged face is less apparent. Expect suture removal after 7 days.

Hospital Admission:                         Outpatient

Recuperation Time:                          5-7 days

Post Surgery:                                      Patient must cool the area and apply a compress for a day. Expect swelling for up to one week.

Full Face Lift

Concern:

The aging face undergoes a lot of changes. Vital structures like the eyebrows, the cheek’s fat pads and the skin of the neck will descend noticeably because of loss of elasticity.

Treatment:

A full face lift can reposition and gently tighten the skin for a more youthful appearance. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia with suture removal after 7 days. A full face lift may be combined with an eyelid correction.

Hospital Admission:           1-2 night

Recuperation Time:            2-3 weeks

Post Surgery:                       Patient must cool the face for two days. Expect swelling for up to one week and the removal of drains with the first dressing change.

 

Mini Face Lift

Concern:

An aging face will eventually lead to sagging of the malar fat pads (cheeks).

Treatment:

The mini face lift is performed under local anesthesia or general anesthesia to recreate fullness of the midface and eliminate wrinkles and folds around the nose and mouth. Through small surgical incisions the cheek fat pad is repositioned to recreate a younger appearance. It can be combined with eyelid corrections and other lift procedures. Sutures will be removed after 5 days.

Hospital Admission:                       Outpatient

Recuperation Time:                        1-2 weeks

Post Surgery:                                     Patient must cool the area for two days. Expect swelling for up to one week

 

Neck Lift

Concern:

The aging face undergoes a lot of changes. The skin of the neck will lose its elasticity and may create unsightly folds and wrinkles. The underlying skin muscle of the neck may also develop a stringy appearance.

Treatment:

The neck lift can be performed through small surgical incisions under and behind the ears or in the midline of the neck. It is usually performed under general anesthesia. Sutures will be removed after 1 week

Hospital Admission:                   1 night

Recuperation Time:                    2 weeks

Post Surgery:                                Patient must cool the neck for two days. Expect swelling for up to one week and the removal of drains with the first dressing change.

 

Earlobe Correction

Concern:

Ear concerns are numerous and may be due to a birth defect or misuse. Torn earlobes, excessively large earlobes, keloid skin, cup ears, and protruding ears are some of the problems that can be surgically corrected. 

Treatment:

Surgical reconstruction of the ear is possible. Depending on the scope of the intervention, local or general anesthesia may be used with suture removal within seven days.

Hospital Admission:                 Outpatient

Recuperation Time:                  5-7 days

Post Surgery:                              Patient must cool the area and apply a compress for a day. Expect swelling for up to one week.

Scar Correction

Concern:

Injuries oftentimes leave mutilating scars on the face of the victim. Plastic surgery offers an array of techniques suitable for changing the scar and making it less evident.

Treatment:

Depends on the extent of the scarring

Hospital Admission:                  Outpatient

Recuperation Time:                   Depends on scar treatment

Post Surgery:                               Depends on scar treatment

 

Nose Correction

Concern:

The shape of the nose varies in many ways due to individually varying bony and cartilage structures within it. By surgically modifying these structures, the nose can be reshaped to have a more pleasing appearance. This does not necessarily improve any previously experienced restrictions of airflow as it affects the outer shape of the nose more than its interior function.

Treatment:

This surgery is performed under general anesthesia with suture removal after 5 days.

Hospital Admission:               Outpatient or 1 night

Recuperation Time:               2 to 4 weeks

Post Surgery:                            Patient must cool the face for two days. Depending on the involvement of bony structures, a supporting plaster on the nose bridge may be necessary.

 

Skin Cancer Removal

Concern:

Skin cancer on the face is particularly common amongst people of Caucasian descent. In particular, the Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Squamous Cell Carcinoma can be found on noses and lips.  

Treatment:

 This surgery can be performed under local anesthesia. The removal of these tumors with a safe margin is key in treating these conditions. The excised tissue must be examined by a pathologist to determine if the excision of the cancer is complete and the wound closure must only be performed after the pathologist has verified safe margin achievement. Reconstruction can be undertaken on the same day in some cases. The reconstruction technique depends very much on the localization of the tumor and its size with suture removal after 7 days.

Hospital Admission:               Outpatient

Recuperation Time:               1-3 weeks

Post Surgery:                            Patient must cool the area and apply a compress for a day. Expect swelling up to one week.

 

Fillers & Injectables

Concern:

As we age, our skin loses volume and can develop wrinkles and  creases across our beautiful face

Treatment:

Filler and Injectables such as Botox, Dysport PDO threads, and PRP can rejuvenate our face simulate collagen production, or create new collagen depending on the treatment selected. 

Hospital Admission: None – Outpatient

Recuperation: Minimal