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Facial Rejuvenation
The desire for a more youthful appearance is common among
men and women. The decision to seek a change in your appearance
is highly personal and should be made only after you have
considered all of the options along with the risks and benefits.
As we age our skin and connective tissue loses elasticity
and the shape of our facial features changes. We begin to
notice a “droop” to our tissues often associated
with a loss or displacement of fat that leads to a sagging
appearance. A common complaint is “I am starting to
look like my mother/father”. A marked improvement can
be made by realigning and tightening both the underlying soft
tissue and the skin. In some cases the addition of soft tissue
fillers or an implant can have dramatic effects.
Consultation: At the initial consultation
a history will be taken and we will try to understand what
is most important to you. After a brief examination we will
discuss the various options for you to achieve your goals.
Forehead/Eyebrows: (Browlift) Many people
notice excess skin in the upper and lower eyelids and attribute
this to loss of elasticity. What in fact has often occurred
is the eyebrow has become too low and needs to be lifted.
This can have a dramatic effect on appearance. In addition,
at the time it is done, the corrugator (wrinkler) muscles
that cause lines between the eyes can be weakened to give
a better appearance.
Eyelids: (Blepharoplasty) Sagging and bagging
of the lids can be corrected by a judicious removal of fat
and skin. The lower lid often requires tightening (canthopexy)
to restore a youthful appearance. All of this can be done
with minimal incisions.
Midface: (Midface lift ) The area of tissue
beneath the eye down to the
naso-labial fold can be elevated to restore a youthful roundness
to the
face and decrease the fold formed when we smile. This can
be performed
through two tiny incisions in the fold itself.
Face and Neck: (Rhytidectomy, S-lift, Mini-lift)
Two of the most obvious areas of facial ageing are the cheeks
and the neck. A clear jaw line with a smooth neck devoid of
sagging skin looks younger. This can often be achieved by
sculpting the neck with liposuction, tightening the neck muscles
and removing excess skin with an “S” shaped incision
around the ear. This “mini” or ‘S”
lift is very safe, heals quickly and does not look overdone.
Where performed: We prefer to perform surgery
in a certified surgery center.Plan on spending 4 to 6 hours
from beginning to end. You will need a ride home afterward.
Post op discomfort: Your surgery is performed
in a precise manner using
the latest techniques which include: local anesthesia infiltration
of the surgical site to decrease bleeding and pain, minimal
incisions to decrease the appearance of scars. Local anesthesia
provides several hours of pain free recovery while you are
awakening from anesthesia.
Our Philosophy
The decision to improve your appearance is highly personal.
You want a specific look and a Doctor that understands your
concerns and desires.
You want an experienced surgeon with an artistic eye who dwells
on details and puts your well being above all else.
Doctor Dean Jabs and Doctor Frank Richards are those surgeons.
Specializing in facial rejuvenation using the latest techniques
with the shortest possible incisions and long acting anesthetics,
you will recover faster and be more comfortable in the post
operative period.
From your first consultation to your last follow up visit,
you will be pampered. The entire staff is trained to make
your experience a positive one. During the initial consultation
we will listen to what you want and learn about your medical
history. After a brief examination, you will review pre and
post operative photos of patients and decide what is best
for you. All of your questions will be answered with detailed
individualized information and a quote for the procedure will
be provided. Scheduling is quick and easy.
Your surgery will be performed at a hospital affiliated outpatient
surgery center where your care is provided by board certified
anesthesiologists. The procedure will take a little over three
hours and you will be on your way home soon thereafter.
All follow up care is included. There will be just a few
stitches to remove. Your dressings will be removed in two
days and you will be able to return to walking exercises in
three days.
When you choose Cosmetic Surgery Associates, you enter into
a relationship built on mutual trust and respect. We look
forward to seeing you.
Dr. Frank Richards and Dr. Dean Jabs are
Board Certified Plastic Surgeons and are members of the American
Society of Plastic Surgery and the American Society for Aesthetic
Plastic Surgery. They also have prestigious Certificate of
Added Qualification in Cosmetic Surgery. They are experienced
plastic surgeons with thousands of happy patients.
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