Facial Rejuvenation
OVERVIEW
Facial rejuvenation starts with prevention. Start by taking care of your skin now. An excellent skin care regimen such as Theraderm can maintain healthy skin. Gentle but thorough wash, exfoliation, repair, and hydration. Keep it simple and it will be simple to follow! Wear sunscreen, or wear mineral makeup with a built-in sunscreen to keep the UV rays from damaging your skin. Since aging decreases the rate of exfoliation, a series of exfoliating peels like Jessner's or a Hydrafacial will keep the luster and help keep pore size under control. For already damaged skin to repair and thicken (decrease wrinkles), a TCA Frost Peel or Skin Pen will penetrate and thicken the deeper dermal layer of the skin. A bit of downtime, but the results are worth it. Finally, quit smoking. Smoking and the toxins related are terrible for your health in general, but specifically accelerates facial aging by ruining the elastin and collagen in your skin.
The next layer down below the skin includes fat and muscles. Neuromodulators are used to block "dynamic wrinkles" which give a grumpy or tired look around the eyes and forehead. Too much or in the wrong spot and the face moves unnaturally so be sure to use a provider like us who knows how the facial muscles work and the ins and outs of how to inject the neuromodulators. Normal facial aging results in deflation of soft tissue in some areas and prominence in others. Augmenting deflated areas such as the cheeks or lips can help rejuvenate these areas. In addition, sometimes simple genetics of dark hollows under the eyes or thin lips can benefit from dermal fillers. The products last longer and provide excellent results. The key is understanding the anatomy and knowing the techniques to place the products in the most comfortable way possible. Dr. Newman and his Nurse Practitioner Jamie (MH) and our three Registered Nurses Julie, Hannah, and Lindsey are knowledgeable and experienced in the latest advances and techniques.
Finally, gravity has an obvious effect on the tissues. Surgical lifting will not fix poor skin or decades of health neglect. Lifting also can only do so much on deflation, so deflation must also be corrected to give natural results. The descent or falling of the tissues can benefit from surgical lifting. Downtime and cost have traditionally hindered facial surgical rejuvenation options, however, Dr. Newman’s knowledge of current mini facelift techniques can offer several advantages. These options can comfortably be done in the office setting still providing excellent results with less cost and less recovery and a more natural result. In addition, since Dr. Newman is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in facial and body cosmetic surgery, he can specifically tell you when more advanced surgical options would be a better benefit or when the specific situations require general anesthesia to provide the safest and most comfortable options. “No pain-no gain” may rhyme, but our quest is to offer the best option for the LEAST discomfort!!
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Blepharoplasty is performed for both functional and aesthetic reasons and is often done in combination with other procedures such as a browlift and facelift.
Facelift
If you are bothered by signs of aging in your face, facelift surgery may be right for you. There are as many combinations and variations on the procedure as there are patients! A facelift is a surgical procedure to improve visible signs of aging in the face and neck. It removes fat and tightens skin and muscles, giving your face a fresher, more youthful look. There are many options for facial rejuvenation that can only be determined during your consultation. Dr. Newman is an expert on all surgical AND nonsurgical options.
Mini-Facelift
Our in-office mini-facelift is intended to target the lower two-thirds of the face. In general, patients who opt for a mini-facelift are still in their 40s or seeking enhancement of a previously performed facelift. Usually they want to remove minor sagging or drooping around the cheeks, jowls, and neck area. The procedure can be performed quickly and involves a shorter recovery period than traditional facelift surgery. Results are quickly evident and natural, revealing smoother, more youthful facial contours.
Neck Lift
A neck lift or chin liposuction is performed to remove excess fat beneath the chin and tighten loose skin in the neck. Frequently necessary in combination with other facial rejuvenation procedures, the neck lift can produce dramatic results in patients whose chin and/or neck has sagged with age.
Brow Lift
Also known as a forehead lift, a brow lift minimizes the creases that develop across the forehead, or those that occur high on the bridge of the nose. This procedure is done "endoscopically" for minimal access and minimal scarring. It improves what are commonly referred to as frown lines and repositions a low or sagging brow.
Temporal Lift
A temporal lift addresses the outer one third position of your eyebrow and helps reduce the excess skin lateral to the eye. It is a wonderful procedure that creates a naturally arched eyebrow. A temporal lift will not raise the middle of the brow, but it will dramatically help to alleviate crow's feet at the corners of the eyes. Excess skin is removed and the outer corners of the forehead are raised. The incision is made in the hairline at the temples and can be done completely under local anesthetic in the office setting for instant results.
Facial Fat Grafting
A very powerful benefit for facial rejuvenation is the ability to combat not only descent but also deflation. Though there are several excellent options for combating deflation with fillers, facial fat grafting is using fat from other areas to fill deflated areas such as lips, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, malar (cheek) hollowing, the glabella (between the eyebrows), the chin, etc. on the face. Though used frequently with face lift procedures, this can be comfortably performed in the office setting with local anesthesia for excellent and long lasting results.