Plastic Surgeon
Hootan Zandifar, MD
Just like all surgeries, eyelid plastic surgery has risks associated with it. However, a blepharoplasty, when performed properly should be a safe procedure that helps rejuvenate the eyes and restore a youthful appearance.
Here are some tips for a Smooth Recovery after a Facelift Surgery To ensure the best possible outcome, consider the following recovery tips: - Use cold compresses to reduce swelling. - Sleep with your head elevated, preferably in a recliner or with multiple pillows. - Avoid sleeping face-down for at least a month. - Stay out of the sun and avoid tanning for 2-3 months. - Refrain from bending down or lifting weights to avoid strain on your incisions. - Follow your surgeon's instructions meticulously, including taking prescribed medications and supplements.
After Blepharoplasty, it is generally recommended to wait at least 2 weeks before going out in the sun. Even after 2 weeks it is best to wear sunglasses for next 3 months to avoid discoloration of scars.
Thank you for your question. The answer to this question depends on the method that is used to treat the double chin. The double chin is usually the result of excess fat under the chin and excess skin. A procedure such as liposuction, Kybella injection, or cryotherapy is usually done to address the excess fat. However, at times once the fat is removed, the excess skin will begin to sag. To address this issue a neck lifting procedure should be done. If a neck lift is combined with a fat reduction procedure, then the results should last a life time. you will continue to age and may need touch-up procedures but the removal of the fat and the skin and suspension of the muscle will last for ever.
A facelift is a procedure that reduces the sagging of the skin of the lower face and neck. The incisions for it are usually around the ear and in the hairlines. To do a proper facelift there should be a good amount of elevation of the skin in front of the face and in the neck. Because of this, to numb the face for a facelift under local anesthesia, you would normally have too much injection and get more than the toxic dose of the local injection. For this reason, it is always safest to have a facelift done under anesthesia. The anesthesia could be twilight anesthesia or general sedation.
Blepharoplasty is the procedure to address the droopy eyelids. With this procedure, you can rejuvenate the areas around the eyes. Occasionally blepharoplasty is combined with a browlift procedure to improve droopy eyelids.
Eyelid plastic surgery or blepharoplasty, is a procedure that is performed to rejuvenate the areas around the eyes. It is generally very safe. There are some risks associated with this but these can be mitigated with proper surgical technique and proper pre-surgical and post-surgical care. some risks included bleeding, infection, scarring, and risks of dry eyes. Usually, prior to surgery, an evaluation needs to take place by your eye doctor to see how your vision is and if you need any treatments for dry eyes.
Bags under the eyes can be addressed using lower lid blepharoplasty. These bags are usually due to bulging fat pads under the eyes. With a lower lid blepharoplasty, excess fat can be removed, and saggy skin can be tightened.
After a procedure such as blepharoplasty, it is advisable to wait at least 2 weeks before beginning or restarting a workout regimen.
After an eyelid lift or a blepharoplasty, you will likely see the results the same day. Although some swelling may occur, the improvement is usually visible immediately and becomes more apparent as the swelling reduces.
Typically, the nose is noticeably swollen for a few weeks after rhinoplasty. However, there will be some swelling that remains and over the course of a year will slowly go away. The final results are usually apparent around one year after surgery.
You can certainly have a second nose job after you had one several years ago. However, a revision rhinoplasty as it is called, has a higher risk of poorer outcome than the original rhinoplasty. If you need a revision rhinoplasty, you should see a facial plastic surgeon with particular expertise in revision surgery.
typically, after a rhinoplasty procedure, patients may require a few days of strong prescription pain medication. Usually after the first 3-5 days, the pain can then be controlled with over-the-counter pain medications.
A proper necklace scar is usually hidden nicely around the ear, behind the ear, and in the hairline. There is also a small incision along the chin which hides nicely.
Typical scars on the face go through a few phases. Initially, they are red and bumpy. this can last about 1-2 months. After that, they are a bit firm but less red and not as bumpy. After about 3 months the scars mature and have their final appearance. There are certain treatments you can do to improve the appearance of the scar. Silicone sheets can help with the redness and bumpiness of the scar while lasers such as IPL and PDL can improve the final appearance.
As long as you don't get the dressing wet or take a very hot shower, you should be able to shower after a rhinoplasty surgery.
A facelift procedure is performed to address the laxity of the lower face, jawline, and neck region. Patients who undergo a facelift procedure are usually in their mid-50s and older. However, if you have increased laxity of the lower face and jawline then you may benefit from a facelift procedure in your 40s.
After a rhinoplasty procedure, the swelling of the base of the nose and the upper lip may make it feel odd to brush your teeth. However, you can brush your teeth the same night as your procedure with out any risk of damaging the surgery.
The risks associated with neck lift procedures are the same as most risks associated with facial plastic surgeries. There is a risk of bleeding and infection but it is well controlled with the use of dressings and antibiotics. There is always a risk of scarring but we hid the scars in areas that are well hidden. Finally, there is a risk of nerve or muscle weakness or numbness but if your surgeon is an experienced facial plastic surgeon then that risk is very low. In general, a neck lift procedure is a low-risk procedure with very high patient satisfaction.
The facelift procedure is a surgical procedure that addresses the skin laxity of the lower third of the face and the neck. This is done via incisions around the ear, in the hairline line, and under the chin. With this procedure, we can remove extra skin from the lower face and jawline and improve the contour of the jawline and the neck. You do have significant improvement in the wrinkles of these areas however, a facelift procedure does not address fine wrinkles of the skin or wrinkles around the mouth, eyes, or forehead.