Colorado Facial Plastic Surgeon & Facelift – Denver Facelift, Colorado Rhinoplasty, Denver Browlift

What Is Blepharoplasty?

admin — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:17:42 +0000

Blepharoplasty is eyelid surgery, and while this procedure can be cosmetic, it is done on occasion to improve the functionality of the eyelid. Drooping skin from the upper eyelids can, in extreme cases, cause a loss of peripheral vision, which could affect driving ability. This procedure reshapes the upper and lower eyelid by removing and repositioning extra tissue. In addition, the plastic surgeon will also reinforce or tighten the muscles and tendons in the area. This should help to prevent any drooping of the eyelids. Lower eyelid blepharoplasty is useful in getting rid of puffy bags beneath the eyes as well as excess wrinkling. Both of these types of surgery have their different uses, and they are often performed in conjunction with facelifts. This will give the patient a more youthful and vigorous appearance. Patients who are in need of procedures such as these should speak with specialists who can guide them through the process.

A Rhinoplasty Procedure Done Right Can Have Dramatic Results

admin — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:16:56 +0000

Rhinoplasty is the medical name for nose surgery. It is a procedure that is popular with all ages, whether young adult or older and with both women and men. The procedure improves the appearance of the nose and the way it is proportioned. The result is a nose that does not stick out in an awkward manner and one that is in balance with the face. Done right, altering the appearance of the nose can have dramatctic results that are the admiration of many. Done wrong, and it can look awkward and fake. In addition to more than aesthetics, if a rhinoplasty procedure is performed wrong, there can be breathing problems for the patient. A competent plastic surgeon can create the type of nose that will complement a face. The patient must have realistic expectations. The goal is not to come to a plastic surgeon looking to have someone else’s nose.

Great Results from a Necklift

admin — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:22:08 +0000

Over time the muscles of the entire body succumb to the forces of gravity and age. This applies to the muscles of the neck and the face. When the neck muscles and overlying tissue lose their elasticity they descend and will eventually pull on the facial muscles.

This results in a loss of the roundness of a youthful face and brings a heavier appearance to the lower part of face and the neck. All of this downward tugging can gradually lead to the appearance of many deep lines along the nose and cheeks and generally present a significantly older appearance than is realistic. This can all be remedied with a necklift.

A Necklift is a minimally invasive procedure that can be done for many people under a local anesthetic. While some cosmetic surgery requires a great deal of recovery time, a necklift will usually require only about a week of recuperation.

What a Necklift Can Do for Individuals

admin — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:36:19 +0000

When a woman ages, the elasticity of her skin is often one of the leading results of maturity. Unfortunately much of that elasticity shows through sagging skin in the chin and neck areas. Fortunately, a necklift can assist with tightening the muscle and skin in the neck area and repositioning it to its original location that allows a woman to look and feel more like her younger self in a short period of time.

As with any cosmetic surgery, the results of a necklift can differ from person to person. However, with almost all treatments, a person will be able to experience a slimmer neckline and a tighter jaw line. Both of these results add a youthful, feminine appearance for any woman that may have been hidden by the sagging muscle and skin and possible any fat deposits that were on the underside of the chin.

Applicable Areas for a Mini Lift

admin — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:20:09 +0000

For some, the term “mini lift” simply means that the surgery is not as in-depth and does not cover as much of the face or area above the shoulders. For others, it specifically refers to certain parts of the face and neck. Which term is appropriate for you is largely determined by your cosmetic surgeon and what he or she equates with a mini facelift.

In most cases, the areas surrounding the eyes, the cheeks, and the jaw line are included in a mini lift. More intense areas, like the brow line and the neck, especially the lower parts, are not included. However, no matter which areas are applicable for a mini facelift, the recovery time is generally always much quicker than with a full facelift. This means that you can spend less time waiting for your recovery to be complete and more time enjoying your life.

When a Mini Facelift Can Help

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:18:26 +0000

Also known as a weekend facelift, a mini facelift is a modern technique that requires less time in surgery and a shorter recovery time. Typically, a mini lift includes specific areas of the face, like along the neck or the folds of the nose. For some, a mini lift can include from the eyes to the top of the neck and can hit many of the vital “lift” areas.

Primarily suggested for mature patients who are approximately 40 years of age or older, a mini facelift can help tighten the skin and reduce the appearances of aging and sagging skin. Much of this is a result of gravity and time and not how well a person cared for their skin. By allowing them to remove such concerns through a basic procedure, they are able to continue living their life with a more youthful look about them.

Achieving an Improved Mini Lift

admin — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:36:20 +0000

There are millions of people who would like to have some cosmetic surgery done, including a face-lift, but just don’t have the time to commit to a long recovery period.

Out of their need have come some minimal or quick face lift procedures. There are many versions of a minimal face lift procedure; often referred to as a mini lift, but many of these operations will not offer the long lasting affects of a traditional face lift.

Today however there are improved methods and techniques used in a mini lift that deliver a high quality long lasting effect. The new surgery, more often referred to as a “quick lift”, is a new and improved version of the mini lift that allows for a very brief recovery time – usually only a single week – and comes at a fraction of the cost of a full, traditional facial surgery.

A Facelift Helps You Look Younger

admin — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 02:14:29 +0000

A facelift is a procedure that is common among men and women who are middle aged or older. It is a plastic surgery procedure designed to help a face look younger. As a person ages, the face is one of the first places where the aging shows. This procedure will improve the look of the face and neck and allow a patient to look as much as 10 years younger or possibly more. The techniques used for a facelift, that used to take up to eight hours to perform, have improved over the years. The original procedure merely pulled skin upwards. Now a procedure can involve moving muscle and the tissue over the muscle back to their original positions. The newer technique produces results that look more natural than the technique of the past. There are no visible incisions with the newer technique. In addition, the newer technique takes approximately three hours.

How to Proceed with a Chin Implant

admin — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:25:14 +0000

A chin implant can help create balance to your face, especially for those who have gone though much of their lives lacking a defining chin. The key however, it to find a plastic surgeon that will choose an implant that will create a subtle but effective result in your appearance. Typically, an implant in your chin is done through small incisions inside your mouth, which allows for a quick recovery time and little to no evidence of your procedure.

Choosing a cosmetic surgeon to work on the features of your face, like your chin, should be left to one who specializes in areas of the face. Your face is your most important and prominent feature and any alterations you have done to it should be done with the utmost care. When done this way, the results are life changing for any women seeking symmetrical facial features.

Learning About Denver Rhinoplasty

admin — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:23:40 +0000

Rhinoplasty is also better known as nose surgery or a “nose job”. In Denver, rhinoplasty is typically done for cosmetic reasons however it is sometimes done to correct a problem. The first step to a good result is a consultation with a Denver rhinoplasty surgeon. Choose someone who has performed many such operations. The doctor will show you before and after photos to give you both an idea of what you are trying to achieve by having surgery. Nose surgery involves not only making a beautiful outer look to the nose but requires that the surgeon ensure that the nose still functions properly. The surgeon will use computer technology to help show what the nose will look like after surgery. It is important to consider the size and shape of the head when making a decision so that the new nose looks good on your face. What looks good on someone else may not work on you.