Face Surgery
Rejuvenate and enhance the face from either aging, major accidents or medical conditions.
Blepharoplasty
Eyelid Surgery
Blepharoplasty is a procedure that removes excess skin, muscle and underlying fatty tissue from upper eyelids to improve hooding of the upper eyelids and reduce bagginess of the lower eyelids. The main goal of the surgery is to rejuvenate the area surrounding the eyes, giving the eyes a brighter and fresher look, as well as improving vision from obstructive saggy eyelids. The tired look created by droopy eyelids is often a key complaint by many patients looking for rejuvenation.
The upper eyelid blepharoplasty procedure involves an incision within the natural crease on the eyelid, while the lower eyelid incision will be below the lower lash line.
Recovery
- Pain, swelling, irritation and discomfort around the eyelids is common for 2-3 weeks.
- Gauze might be required to cover the eyes for several days.
- Dark sunglasses are recommended to protect eyes from irritation caused by sun and dust for 1-2 weeks.
- You may experience dry eyes for 1-2 weeks.
- Depending on recovery speed, most patients will be able to return to non-strenuous jobs or activities after 1-2 weeks.
- It is recommended to avoid strenuous activities and swimming for 4 weeks.
- Scars will fade, but it will never fully disappear. Proper aftercare is important to avoid significant scarring or loss of skin.
Face Lift
rhytidectomy
Face lift (rhytidectomy) is a surgical procedure that reshapes the face due to visible signs of aging such as sagging skin, fold lines, loosen skin and excess fat around the face and neck area.
After consulting with the doctor to select the areas, methods and type of face lifts, an incision will be made depending on the type of face lifts selected to remove and reposition the facial skin or fat, as well as tightening the facial muscles.
Smokers have a much higher risk of complications and will be asked to stop smoking for at least a month before the surgery.
Recovery
- Pain and swelling for several weeks is common.
- Bandages may be used to help minimize swelling and bruising.
- Small drainage tube might be placed under the skin for 1-2 days.
- Depending on recovery speed and the type of facelift surgery, most patients will be able to return to non-strenuous jobs or activities after 2-3 weeks.
- It is recommended to avoid strenuous activities and swimming for 4 weeks.
- Scars may fade, but it will never fully disappear. Proper aftercare is important to avoid significant scarring or loss of skin.
Non Surgical Aesthetics
Fillers & Botox
Non surgical aesthetics includes injecting dermal fillers, fat or Botox® under the skin to improve the contour, symmetry and shape of the face without having to go under the knife. The procedures can help significantly reduce the signs of aging for a limited period of time.
Dermal fillers help to make up for the loss of facial volume and soften the facial lines to create plump thin lips, enhance shallow contours, softens facial creases and wrinkles, and improve the appearance of recessed scars.
Botox® is a nonsurgical procedure that contains a toxin that temporarily paralyzes muscle movement which will significantly reduce frown lines and wrinkles on the forehead, around the eyes, and the neck. Botox® is also commonly used to treat patients to relieve migraine headaches, excessive sweating and muscle spasms in the neck and eyes.
Recovery
- Slight bruising, swelling, and bleeding is common for the procedure.
- Muscles might be weakened near injection sites.
Parotid Surgery
Parotid surgery is a procedure done to remove all or part of the salivary gland in the cheek, typically due to tumours of the parotid gland or recurrent infections of the gland. As tumours may increase in size over time, the removal of the salivary gland is crucial to prevent further damage on the facial tissue and nerve.
The parotidectomy procedure requires precision and care to identify and spare the facial nerve which controls the muscles and movement of the face.
Recovery:
- Pain and swelling for several weeks are common.
- Discomfort in the jaw when eating, lasting up to 4 weeks.
- Numbness in the ear or near incision site.
- Depending on recovery speed, most patients will be able to return to non-strenuous jobs or activities after 3 weeks.
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is a procedure that reshapes the nose to enhance facial symmetry and proportion or correct impaired breathing caused by structural defects of the nose. The procedure includes changing the bone, cartilage, or skin of the nose.
The procedure may be done inside the nose or through a small incision at the base of the nose, between the nostrils. The process of the surgery may differ for everyone as each surgery is unique and customized for everyone’s anatomy and goals.
Recovery
- Discomfort, pain, and swelling are common for this procedure.
- Your nose might feel congested due to the swelling inside the nose.
- Avoid blowing or pressing against nose.
- Avoid strenuous activities for 6 weeks.
- Proper aftercare is important to avoid significant scarring, darkening or loss of skin.
Lipotransfer
Lipotransfer, also known as fat grafting or fat injection, is a procedure involving transferring excess fat from areas such as the outer thighs for the purpose of filling and smoothening out depression or lines on the skin. Typically used as a filler for the face, breasts, buttocks or hands, the procedure also helps to make burn scars appear soft and smooth.
Recovery
- The initial result may look overwhelming, however it will shrink overtime due to the breakdown of fat cells.
- Several sessions of fat injections may be required to achieve desired results.
- Swelling and bruising is common for the first week.
- Depending on recovery speed, most patients will be able to return to non-strenuous jobs or activities after 1-2 weeks.
