Brow Lifts and Forehead Lifts A brow lift is a facial cosmetic surgery performed to rejuvenate the skin above the eyebrows, reducing the appearance of aging. Also called a forehead lift, this surgery is designed to tighten the skin between the eyebrows and hairline and often performed alongside a blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) for a harmonious facial regeneration…. Read more »
Facial Cosmetic Surgery
Cheekbone (Malar) Implants
Cheekbone (Malar) Implants Cheekbone implants (malar augmentation) can be inserted as a part of a facial cosmetic surgery plan, creating the appearance of higher, more prominent cheekbones. Cheekbone implants can be used to improve facial balance, give a more youthful appearance through fuller cheeks or restore forms lost due to trauma or pathology. Patients seeking malar augmentation… Read more »
Chin Surgery
Chin Surgery Chin surgery (genioplasty) is a facial cosmetic surgery that can increase or reduce the length and projection of the chin. There are two basic approaches to chin surgery: While patients may have elective chin surgery for cosmetic reasons, the surgery also can be part of a more comprehensive planned jaw surgery for a receding lower… Read more »
Cosmetic Procedures
Cosmetic Procedures Cosmetic facial surgery has long been performed to correct physical malformations resulting from disease, injury and congenital craniofacial anomalies. Today, a growing number of men and women are choosing cosmetic facial surgery to improve their appearance and reduce the signs of aging. Because of their background in surgery of the face, oral and… Read more »
Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)
Ear Surgery (Otoplasty) Ear surgery (otoplasty) is a type of facial cosmetic surgery performed on the ear to adjust the shape, position or proportion of the ear. Otoplasty is usually performed on larger ears to adjust their shape and size or set them closer to the head. This procedure can correct defects present at birth or treat… Read more »
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is a facial cosmetic surgery procedure designed to remove fat and excess skin from the upper and lower eyelids. This procedure can be performed on its own or in conjunction with other facial surgeries, such as a facelift or a brow lift. This can lead to improved vision, especially if the… Read more »
Facelifts (Rhytidectomy)
Facelifts (Rhytidectomy) A facelift (rhytidectomy) is a facial cosmetic surgery procedure that tightens facial skin to provide a patient with a more youthful appearance. Patients looking to tighten jowls or sagging skin may consider a mini facelift, which uses smaller incisions (typically along the hairline). Facelift or Mini Facelift Surgery Consultation Every surgical procedure should begin with… Read more »
Facial Cosmetic Surgery
Facial Cosmetic Surgery Oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMSs) are well-qualified to perform cosmetic procedures involving the functional and esthetic aspects of the face. Extensive education and training in surgical procedures involving skin, muscle, bone and cartilage provide the oral and maxillofacial surgeon with the expertise to understand the need for harmony between facial appearance and… Read more »
Nasal Reconstruction (Rhinoplasty)
Nasal Reconstruction (Rhinoplasty) Nasal reconstruction (rhinoplasty) can be a functional and/or esthetic facial cosmetic surgery that changes the shape of the nose. During rhinoplasty, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMS) can reduce or increase the size of a nose, change the shape of its tip or bridge, reduce the span of the nostrils or alter the angle… Read more »
