Face
Our face is our most visible feature, one that through expression and appearance coneys what and how we feel. Facial aging includes a loss of skin elasticity and firmness, sagging tissue and wrinkles. These signs can greatly impact how we feel about ourselves and how others see us. Facial procedures correct sagging skin and muscles, removes excess fat and restores firmness to create a more youthful, rested and vibrant appearance.
A facelift is performed to improve facial wrinkles, sagging of the facial skin and fullness of the neck. There are many techniques used to obtain these changes and no two facelifts are the same. Techniques like mini-facelifts, subperiosteal lifts, autofat (using your own fat from another area) and liposuction can all be used to obtain an individual result for you. Results of a facelift can...
Cheek wrinkles and deepening creases from the nose to the corner of mouth (nasolabial folds) are common changes associated with early aging. Plastic Surgical Arts provides a solution that is less invasive than a full facelift and longer lasting than facial fillers. Under a local anesthetic in our office, incisions are placed in front of the ears and the skin is re-draped, resulting in tightening...
Cosmetic eyelid surgery removes the excess fat and wrinkled, drooping skin of the upper eyelids that can result in a tired or sad-looking face. A lower lid blepharoplasty tightens the lower eyelid skin and can also eliminate bags under the eyes. Cosmetic eyelid surgery can correct problems resulting from aging, as well as inherited traits that can effect some patients as early as their 20s...
A browlift repositions the eyebrows to a more youthful position and corrects a somewhat tired or sad look. This procedure can also soften the horizontal forehead wrinkles associated with the lifting of your eyebrows. Many browlift techniques, including traditional open browlifts and threadlifts, can be employed in order to achieve the amount of correction that you desire. This procedure is...
Otoplasty, or ear reshaping, may be a consideration if you or your child were born with prominent or protruding ears. This surgical procedure can improve the position and shape of the ear by correcting the underlying cartilage structure of the ear. In many situations this can be done with local anesthetic, but it may also be done with general anesthetic.Ear reshaping procedures can correct:...
Whether imperfections of the nose are related to trauma or genetics, nose reshaping is performed to help the nose achieve a harmonious balance with the other features of the face. The changes can be subtle or dramatic, based on the patient’s individual goals. Reasons to Consider Rhinoplasty Reduce the size of a large nose or otherwise make the nose more proportional.Change the bridge or tip of...
Time causes change to the shape of the face and loss of volume, which can make a person appear older. Autofat can provide a permanent change in the injected area, which is different from other fillers. A person’s own fat cells are used on the face, among other areas, to help restore a more youthful appearance. This procedure has become increasingly popular and can be done under local anesthetic....
Botox temporarily halts the function of the treated muscles, improving the wrinkles associated with these muscles. Selection of appropriate muscles and dosages to achieve optimal results requires thorough knowledge of facial anatomy and function. Botox can be used in many areas and usually requires little downtime. It is the only treatment of its type approved by the FDA. Reasons to Consider...
Fillers correct imperfections in the face associated with wrinkling, scarring, aging and other factors. Materials such as Juvederm, autofat (using your own fat from another area) and other implants can be used depending on location and desired result. These procedures can usually be performed in the office with little downtime. Reasons to Consider Facial Fillers Undefined facial...