Facial Procedures

Nose Reshaping

Also known as rhinoplasty, nose reshaping or nose job. When to consider nose surgery:

• If you are unhappy with the shape, size or angle of your nose
• If your nose is too large, too small or not in proportion to the rest of your face
• If you have breathing problems resulting from irregularities inside your nose
• If you have a nasal hump or a nasal tip that is drooping, too elevated or wide

For more information visit The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and The American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Cheek Augmentation

Also known as chin implants or cheek implants. Facial implants are designed to augment, reconstruct, or rejuvenate your facial contours. They are available in a wide range of sizes and styles and restore contour and/or proportion to your face. Facial implants can be used to augment your chin and jaw, to provide the sculpted cheekbones that you desire, or to supplement the tear trough area.

When to consider facial implants:

• If you have a weak, receding chin and wish to make it more projecting and improve your jawline
• If you wish to enhance the definition and fullness of your cheeks
• If you wish to restore contour and proportion to your facial structures made deficient by aging
• If you wish to correct facial asymmetry or deformities resulting from injury or congenital conditions

For more information visit The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Chin Augmentation

Also known as chin implants or cheek implants. Facial implants are designed to augment, reconstruct, or rejuvenate your facial contours. They are available in a wide range of sizes and styles and restore contour and/or proportion to your face. Facial implants can be used to augment your chin and jaw, to provide the sculpted cheekbones that you desire, or to supplement the tear trough area.

When to consider facial implants:

• If you have a weak, receding chin and wish to make it more projecting and improve your jawline
• If you wish to enhance the definition and fullness of your cheeks
• If you wish to restore contour and proportion to your facial structures made deficient by aging
• If you wish to correct facial asymmetry or deformities resulting from injury or congenital conditions

For more information visit The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and The American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Ear Surgery

Also known as otoplasty or ear reshaping. Cosmetic surgery of the ear, or otoplasty, is an aesthetic procedure that alters the size, position, or proportion of the ears. The outcome of ear reshaping surgery varies greatly depending on the changes that are desired, but these procedures generally improve self-confidence, especially in children and teenagers. If the ears stick out, ear pinning can be performed to flatten the ears against the head. If one ear is positioned higher than the other, ear repositioning can create symmetry. Large, oversized ears can be addressed alone or in conjunction with other ear issues.

When to consider ear surgery:

• If you were born with overly large or small ears
• If your ears are disproportionate to your head or oddly placed
• If your ears stick out prominently
• If you have suffered an injury that has negatively impacted the shape or positioning of your ears

For more information visit The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and The American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Eyelid Surgery

Also known as eye lift or blepharoplasty. When to consider eyelid surgery:

• If you have excess, hanging skin covering the natural fold of the upper eyelids
• If you have loose skin hanging down from the upper eyelids over the eyelashes
• If your upper and lower eyelids appear puffy, making your eyes look tired and aged
• If you have deep grooves under your eyes

For more information visit The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and The American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Facelift

Also known as rhytidectomy. A facelift is the most comprehensive approach to treating facial wrinkles and sagging caused by aging. The surgery varies in range from minimally invasive ‘lunchtime lifts’ to more extensive, sophisticated surgery. A facelift removes excess skin, tightens underlying tissues and muscle and redrapes skin on the face and neck. It can correct midface sagging, marionette lines, jowls and a double chin, maintaining its reputation as the ‘gold standard’ for facial rejuvenation. Every year, thousands of people undergo successful facelift surgery and are pleased with the results.

When to consider a facelift:

• If you feel that your face does not reflect your youthful spirit and energy level
• If you determine that your facial sagging and excess skin is a social or career obstacle
• If you show signs of facial aging but still have some skin elasticity
• One day you look in the mirror and realize that time, gravity, sun exposure and heredity have taken a toll and you simply do not look like yourself any more.

For more information visit The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and The American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Facial Implants

Also known as chin implants or cheek implants. Facial implants are designed to augment, reconstruct, or rejuvenate your facial contours. They are available in a wide range of sizes and styles and restore contour and/or proportion to your face. Facial implants can be used to augment your chin and jaw, to provide the sculpted cheekbones that you desire, or to supplement the tear trough area.

When to consider facial implants:

• If you have a weak, receding chin and wish to make it more projecting and improve your jawline
• If you wish to enhance the definition and fullness of your cheeks
• If you wish to restore contour and proportion to your facial structures made deficient by aging
• If you wish to correct facial asymmetry or deformities resulting from injury or congenital conditions

For more information visit The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and The American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Brow Lift

Also known as forehead lift or browplasty. A brow lift or forehead lift reverses the effects of gravity and tightens the soft tissues of the forehead to restore a more youthful contour to your forehead skin, upper eyelids and eyebrows. There are various brow-lift methods, which involve different length incisions in different locations and, sometimes, an endoscope. A youthful brow at rest is positioned above the orbital rim, with a gradual arch laterally, and the lateral end or ‘tail’ of the brow located higher than the medial end. As one ages, it is common for the brow to assume a flat or horizontal position. If a sagging brow inhibits your facial expression, a brow lift is a time-tested method for rejuvenating the upper third of your face. Every year, thousands of people undergo successful brow-lift surgery and are pleased with the results.

When to consider a brow lift:

• Sagging or low eyebrow position creates a tired, sad or grumpy appearance
• You have deep horizontal creases across the forehead
• You have frown lines or furrows between the eyebrows or across the top of your nose
• You have excess skin or fatty tissue hanging over your eyes

For more information visit The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and The American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Lip Augmentation

Also known as lip injections and lip augmentation.

The Basics

Having full, plump lips is often considered a sign of good health, beauty and youth. Whether you were born with thin lips or your lips are thinning due to the natural aging process, there are many ways to enhance them. Lip injections using natural or synthetic fillers can keep your lips plump for months at a time. Lip implants and other surgical procedures can also be performed for a more permanent solution. Other options include lip lifts, vermillion (lip) advancement and permanent makeup. Every year, thousands of people undergo successful lip enhancement and are pleased with the results.

When to consider lip enhancement:

• Your lips have always been thin and disappears when you smile
• As you age, your lips have become thinner and less full
• You feel self-conscious about how your lips look
• Having fuller lips will help balance out your face

For more information visit The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.