Jaws | Eyes | Nose | Chin | Cheek | Upper Face | Rejuvenation
Each surgeon has a particular style when it comes to surgery and preferred technique, which may or may not be suited for every patient. The surgeries described below highlight some techniques designed to improve the appearance.
SURGERY TO IMPROVE APPEARANCE:
If the jaw line is prominent and is out of proportion to the rest of the face, the traditional treatment has been to grind away the outer portion of the jaw to narrow the face. The recent improvements in this area have been nonsurgical treatments using botulinum A or B, also known as BOTOX® and Myobloc. We have used this for many years and have treated hundreds of patients with this technique. We have found it to be favorable and, in some cases, preferable to surgery with almost minimal risk compared to an operation.
Chin Surgery
The contour of the chin can be improved for better balance to the face, especially on the side view or in photographs. Frequently, the nose and chin are treated at the same time because the nose and chin balance each other, thereby obtaining a better proportion. However, sometimes the chin is addressed by itself. The face is analyzed by dividing the face into upper, middle, and lower thirds on a frontal view. On the lateral view, the chin should project in line with the general plane of the face. Frequently, a deficient chin can be corrected by placing an implant through the inner surface of the lip. Material used include Silastic, Gore-Tex, and Porex, although other materials can be used.
The prominent cheekbone can be treated by shaving the bone or pushing it inward and approached through an incision inside the lip or behind the hairline. The best candidates for this procedure are generally patients with a narrow face except for a wide cheek area. The most common types of problems encountered are unevenness of the two sides, either before or after surgery.
Laser Hair Removal
A MedLite IV laser is one of the advanced lasers using ND:YAG technology. This laser is effective for removing unwanted hair. More than one treatment may be needed for permanent results.
