SKIN LESIONS
Skin blemishes, skin cancers, birthmarks, scars and other skin growths can be removed or minimized using various techniques such as hidden incisions or laser treatments.
Recovery Time: Approximately seven to ten days.
Duration of Results: Generally permanent.
SCAR REVISION
Surgery to minimize scar visibility using multiple, proven techniques such as Z-plasty or W-plasty, as well as surface treatments including dermabrasion, carbon dioxide (CO2) and Erbium:YAG laser resurfacing. Keloidal scars respond to various lasers and intralesional steroids, interferon, or bleomycin.
Recovery Time: Variable
Duration of Results: Generally permanent
SKIN RESURFACING (Dermabrasion, Chemical Peel, Laser Peel)
Removal of the outer layer of the skin using mechanical abrasion, chemicals or ablative lasers, resulting in smoother and less wrinkled skin. Especially helpful to clear deeper wrinkles.
Recovery Time: One to three weeks.
Duration of Results: Generally permanent.
BLEPHAROPLASTY (Eyelid Surgery)
Surgery of the upper and/or lower eyelids where fat and excess skin, bags and/or pouches, in the eye area are removed or repositioned to correct droopy and puffy eyelids.
Recovery Time: Approximately two weeks.
Duration of Results: Lower lids, permanent – upper lids, ten years.
SUSPENSION MIDFACELIFT (MACS-Lift)
Minimally invasive facial surgery that lifts cheek tissues vertically opposite to the pull of gravity, softens smile lines, and lifts the corner of the mouth.
Recovery Time: Approximately two weeks.
Duration of Results: From five to ten years, depending on the patient.
NECKLIFT/S-LIFT
Minimally invasive facial surgery with incision around the ears that enhances the muscular support of the neck to regain a natural, defined neckline and tightens the jawline.
Recovery Time: Approximately two weeks.
Duration of Results: From five to ten years, depending on the patient.
OTOPLASTY (Ear Reshaping)
Surgery of the ear where ears can be “pinned back” by reshaping the
cartilage to obtain a balanced and natural look.
Recovery Time: Approximately one week.
Duration of Results: Permanent