Facial
Every day, the smiles and the expressions on your face communicate who you are to the rest of the world more than any words you ever speak. But you might be concerned that your inherent facial features don’t characterize the true you. It doesn’t have to be that way.
Dr. Liebscher offers various procedures to enhance or reconstruct your facial features such as facelifts, eyelid lifts and forehead lifts. The results are amazingly natural and pleasing … quite literally, you’ll feel more comfortable when going out to ‘face’ the world.
Important: You should understand that the circumstances and experience of every individual will be unique. If you’re considering cosmetic plastic surgery, you’re welcome to consult with Dr. Liebscher for further information about the particular procedure and what you expect. In addition, please note that all surgery carries some uncertainty and risk, including the possibility of infection, bleeding, blood clots, and adverse reactions to the anesthesia. You can obviously reduce your risks by choosing a qualified plastic surgeon, such as Dr. Gregory Liebscher, and closely follow his or her advice, both before and after surgery.
You’re welcome to schedule a free and private consultation with Dr. Liebscher to discuss what cosmetic plastic surgery procedures could help enhance your body features.
Please note: Reconstructive plastic surgery consultations are not free and covered by insurance in most cases.
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Procedures
EYELID LIFT
(Blepharoplasty)
Procedure:
Correct drooping upper eyelids and puffy bags below the eyes by removing excess fat, skin, and muscle. (Upper-eyelid surgery may be covered by insurance if used to correct visual field defects)
Length:
1 to 1.5 hours.
Anesthesia:
General.
In/Outpatient:
Usually outpatient.
Side Effects:
Temporary discomfort, tightness of lids, swelling, bruising. Temporary dryness, burning, itching of eyes. Excessive tearing, sensitivity to light for first few weeks.
Risks:
Temporary blurred or double vision. Infection, bleeding. Swelling at the corners of the eyelids. Dry eyes. Formation of whiteheads. Slight asymmetry in healing or scarring. Difficulty in closing eyes completely (rarely permanent). Pulling down of the lower lids (may require further surgery). Blindness (extremely rare).
Recovery:
Reading: 2 or 3 days. Back to work: 7 to 10 days. Contact lenses: two weeks or more. More strenuous activity: about 3 weeks. Bruising and swelling gone: several weeks.
Duration of Results:
Several years. Sometimes permanent.
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FOREHEAD LIFT
(Browlift)
Procedure:
Minimize forehead creases, drooping eyebrows, hooding over eyes, furrowed forehead and frown lines by removing excess tissue, altering muscles and tightening the forehead skin. May be done using the traditional technique, with an incision across the top of the head just behind the hairline; or with the use of an endoscope, which requires 3 to 5 short incisions. Most often done on people over 40.
Length:
1 to 2 hours.
Anesthesia:
General.
In/Outpatient:
Usually outpatient.
Side Effects:
Temporary swelling, numbness, headaches, bruising. Traditional method: Possible itching and hair loss.
Risks:
Injury to facial nerve, causing loss of motion, muscle weakness, or asymmetrical look. Infection. Broad or excessive scarring.
Recovery:
Back to work: 7 to 10 days, usually sooner for endoscopic forehead lift. More strenuous activity: several weeks. Full recovery from bruising: 2 to 3 weeks. Limit sun exposure for several months.
Duration of Results:
Usually 5 to 10 years.
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NOSE RECONSTRUCTION
(Rhinoplasty)
Procedure:
Reshape nose by reducing or increasing size, removing hump, changing shape of tip or bridge, narrowing span of nostrils, or changing angle between nose and upper lip. May also relieve some breathing problems. (May be covered by insurance.)
Length:
1 to 2 hours or more.
Anesthesia:
General.
In/Outpatient:
Usually outpatient.
Side Effects:
Temporary swelling, bruising around eyes, nose and headaches. Some bleeding and stiffness.
Risks:
Infection. Small burst blood vessels resulting in tiny, permanent red spots. Incomplete improvement, requiring additional surgery.
Recovery:
Back to work: 1 to 2 weeks. More strenuous activities: 2 to 3 weeks. Avoid hitting nose or sunburn: 8 weeks. Final appearance: 1 year or more.
Duration of Results:
Permanent.
