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Lift
As
people grow older, the skin of the face begins to wrinkle and
sag, with the help of gravity and time. Exposure to the sun,
genetic influences and other factors can contribute to the
effects of aging. A facelift can correct these conditions and
give people a more youthful appearance. This procedure involves
the tightening of facial and neck skin and muscles, as well as
the removal of excess skin. Facelift incisions are placed
in areas where they are minimally visible. The objective is to
elevate the underlying structures and redrape the skin on the
face in order to give a more youthful, healthy and rested
appearance.
The
surgery is performed on an outpatient basis, although some of
our patients prefer to take advantage of the extended stay unit.
The discomfort associated with a facelift is usually minimal to
moderate. Bruising and swelling are expected, but this will
resolve in ten days to two weeks following the surgery. As with
any plastic surgery procedure, the healing process with a
facelift is gradual and final results may not be apparent for
several weeks, but the benefits from the surgery can last for
years.
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Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty,
or eyelid tucks, are very common in patients over 40. This is a
procedure to remove fat, along with excess skin, from the upper
and lower eyelids. Eyelid surgery can correct drooping upper
lids and the puffy bags under the eyes - features that make you
look older and more tired than you feel. The effect is to give
the eyes a more rested, youthful look with a brighter
appearance. Blepharoplasty can be performed on the upper lids,
lower lids or both and can also be performed in conjunction with
other facial procedures.
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blepharoplasty, click
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Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty
is performed to change the appearance of the nose to be more
aesthetic and pleasing. Sometimes the hump is removed, usually
the nose is thinned out at the tip and slightly elevated. It is
usually necessary to narrow the nose at the time of surgery. A
splint and packing are removed by the 7th day and most people
are presentable in approximately a week to 10 days. If you have
difficulty breathing your insurance may pay for a portion of the
procedure.
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additional information visit on rhinoplasty, click
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