Genetics and age can cause sagging in the neck and howling. Lower face and neck lifts are often done at the same time to redefine the jawline and tighten the neck taking years and weight off the face. This patient underwent a lower face (jawline) and neck lift with some filler placed in her cheeks afterward.
Lower lids can suffer from excess fat, dark circles, or sometimes be hollow. Surgery removes or moves the fat and smooths the skin. Several different techniques may be used to help a person appear less tired and more refreshed.
Because of age or genetics, the upper lids can have excess skin over the lashes. Removal of the skin and lifting the lid include different procedures, each matched to the patient for a healthy, rejuvenated look.
Heavy upper lid eye surgery, commonly known as upper blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin, fat, and sometimes muscle from the upper eyelids. The primary goal of the surgery is to reduce the appearance of droopy or sagging upper eyelids, which can occur due to aging, genetics, or certain medical conditions.
The eyes often betray our age before other parts of the face. Treating both the upper and lower lids at the same time can return balance to the upper face.
There are several brands of neurotoxin on the market, Botox and Dysport being the most familiar. These treatments can soften lines, especially around the eyes and forehead. With the right application, movement and expression can be maintained.
Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in humans. In its purified form (Juvéderm or Restylane) it can be injected just below the skin and act like fat or collagen creating lift and softening creases in the face.
Hyaluronic acid filler is a type of injectable treatment commonly used to enhance facial aesthetics by adding volume, reducing wrinkles, and improving skin texture. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in the body, known for its ability to retain moisture and promote hydration, making it a popular choice for non-surgical facial rejuvenation.
Submental liposuction can oftentimes be performed in the office under local anesthesia. Removal of fat from below the chin helps define the neck and jawline taking age and weight off the lower face profile.
Upper lid surgery opens the eyes and reduces shadows which conceal the actual color of the iris. Lower lid surgery removes eye bags and some wrinkles, but shouldn’t move the lower lid or open the eye at all. The lower lid margin should stay the same after surgery as it was before.
Deep plane facelift, upper lid blepharoplasty and brow lift shown pre-op and 6 months post-operatively. Combination facial procedures are often done together to help reduce overall anesthesia time as well as healing time.
Neck lift plus upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty shown pre-operatively and 8 months post-operatively. Combination procedures are often done to reduce overall healing time, cost and anesthesia time.
