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The
effects of aging are inevitable, and often the eyebrow and forehead
region show the first signs. Heaviness to the upper eyelids and forehead
often make a person appear angry, sad or tired. A forehead lift or
"Endoscopic-browlift" is used to correct a drooping browline
and forehead wrinkles. The The surgery begins with placement of the incisions. In endoscopic browlifting four small incisions are made within the hairline. The endoscope is then placed through these incisions to visualize the surgical field. The entire forehead is repositioned to a more youthful height and the eyebrow arch is re-established. The procedure usually lasts one to two hours. You will experience a certain amount of bruising and swelling for approximately one week after surgery. As the incisions heal, you may experience some numbness or itching at the site. The sutures are usually removed at one week. The area is bandaged for one to two days after surgery. Not infrequently, a browlift is combined with eyelid surgery to provide a harmonious rejuvenation.
It seems like everybody is talking about BOTOX® cosmetic, the highly effective, non-surgical procedure that can dramatically reduce your toughest wrinkle. BOTOX® is used on the upper portion of the face and targets the wrinkles on the forehead, between the eyebrows’ and the crow’s feet. One ten-minute treatment, a few tiny injections, can reduce wrinkles that took years to form. BOTOX® is a natural purified protein produced by a bacterium that works by relaxing the muscles that cause wrinkles. BOTOX® is FDA approved and minimally invasive with no downtime or recovery. BOTOX® treatments typically last between 3-6 months.
Collagen
is FDA approved and has been safely used for decades to smoothen lines
and wrinkles on the lower face.
Facial implants help change the basic structure of the face to give a fuller look. Facial surgery is most often done with better definition of the chin, cheeks, or jaw. Implants can vary in size and shape.
Chemical peels improve the overall appearance of your facial skin by removing the damaged outer layer, and as a result, facial blemishes, wrinkles and uneven skin pigmentation are virtually eliminated. A variety of peeling agents and formulations can be used, but the most consistent and commonly used agents are alphahydroxy acids (AHAs), trichloroacetic acid (TCA), and phenol.
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Blepharoplasty,
or eyelid tucks, are very common. 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. This procedure is
often performed in our office.
procedure
creates a refreshed, youthful appearance to the forehead area by
repositioning the eyebrow and rejuvenating the upper face. If you are
wondering how a browlift can improve your appearance, you need to know
how this procedure is performed and what you can expect.
Made
from a protein like those in our own skin, Collagen gives its best
results when injected into wrinkles around the mouth and lower cheek.
It can also be used to augment the lip, creating a fuller and more
youthful shape. The material is absorbed by your own body and requires
repetitive treatments. Collagen lasts between 4-6 months and
requires skin testing prior to use.
FDA approved for use in the United States, Restylane is an injectable
material like Collagen. Used in Europe and Canada for nearly a
decade, it appears that it is both longer lasting than other materials
and causes less hypersensitivity reactions. Restylane, a naturally
occurring biodegradable polysaccharide, is a hyaluronic acid produced by
fermentation and metabolized by the body. Restylane is used
to smooth skin in the lower face, particularly around the mouth,
cheeks and lips.
