Virtually everyone is concerned with appearance, be it dress, style, hair, make-up in women, moustaches and beards in men. Facial surgical and cosmetic procedures represent another manifestation of appearance, albeit more fundamental. Most people want to look their best, wherever and whenever. This desire can be transformed into reality. In recommending corrective measures and in performing surgical procedures, we strive for improvements with a natural appearance and for rejuvenation with pleasing, yet normal contours, without potential unnatural telltale signs of surgery.

Appearance makes a statement. Appearing one's best may offer many benefits. It may enhance self-esteem and augment self-confidence. It may contribute to improved social and occupational endeavors. Nicer physical features and better contours may rejuvenate. Sometimes people wish to look their best for others or for a special occasion. Most often, however, people improve their appearance for themselves.

Surgery of the Nose
(Rhinoplasty)

Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure performed to improve the appearance of the nose. Refining the shape of the nose results in a more delicate contour that is in better balance with other facial features. Procedures on the nose should be customized to harmonize with each individual's face. The nose may be too large, too long, too short or too wide; it may have a prominent bump or a large tip. Techniques are available to improve these presenting physical findings. Efforts are made to tailor each procedure in an attempt to satisfy the needs of each person. Teenage girls and boys enjoy a more positive self-image while mature adults of almost any age derive pleasure and reap the benefits of a nicer nasal contour. Also, when a significantly deviated septum (internal wall that separates the two air passages), is present, a concomitant correction of this septum may improve breathing as well as sinus function.

In every person, the surgeon should strive to create a natural appearing nose. Artificial, unnatural and telltale surgical results are undesirable and efforts should be made to avoid them. The experience, skill and artistry of the surgeon, as well as the physical findings present in each person, are the important considerations that contribute to the outcome of rhinoplasty.

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Chin Enhancement
(Mentoplasty)

A good facial bony framework is an important element in appearance. Flat cheeks and a weak chin are features that are considered to be unaesthetic. They represent undesirable inherited characteristics. In fact, the most important aesthetic physical facial feature, when it is poorly aligned, is the chin. A receding chin can easily be brought into better alignment with the insertion of a substance that adapts well to the structure of the chin. Successful procedures result in a nice jawline and a better profile contour. They provide the balance and harmony so necessary for optimum facial appearance. Generally, mentoplasty is a brief procedure that is very well tolerated. As with all cosmetically related endeavors, the results should provide a natural, non-surgical appearance. While improving the cheek contour is often beneficial, augmenting a receding chin via mentoplasty is among the most rewarding procedures in the realm of cosmetic surgery

Eyelid Surgery
(Blepharoplasty)

The eyes are the most conspicuous of all facial features. Beautiful eyes are always noticed and are frequently complimented by others. Unfortunately, the eyes are usually one of the first facial feature to reveal the signs of aging. The good news is that these signs can be reversed.

Blepharoplasty procedures are designed to improve the appearance of the eyelids. The upper lids may have excess skin folds or display a heaviness that obscures the true lids. The lower lids may present with undue puffiness, sagging skin and wrinkles. Often, people complain that their eyes give them an aging or a tired look.

Methods are available to improve the contour of the eyelids. Techniques vary with each surgeon depending on experience, artistry and philosophy. Nevertheless, patient concerns are considered and the undesirable findings are addressed with corrective procedures tailored to each individual. The common goal is to create a more youthful appearance of the eyes resulting in a fresher, more alert and a rested image. Men and women are equally suitable candidates for blepharoplasty. Women are delighted to be able to use make-up and apply eyeshadow to lids that are visible once again. Blepharoplasty can be, and often is, performed in conjunction with other procedures.

In common with other cosmetic and rejuvenation eyelid procedures, the results of blepharoplasty should not be surgically conspicuous. The eyelid contours should be enhanced naturally, contributing to an overall pleasant and a more youthful face.

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