What Facial Surgery Is Right for You?
A rhinoplasty, or as it’s more commonly called “nose job,” is a surgery to change the shape and/or size of the nose. Often, patients elect for a rhinoplasty if they feel the shape, size or features of their nose disrupt their facial harmony.
We are confident in our ability to help patients with this delicate, precise facial surgery in Southlake. Dr. Mason can help correct a crooked bridge, a prominent bump, wide tip or other nasal features that you find disruptive or bothersome!
Recovery from rhinoplasty involves more bruising and swelling than pain. Many patients report an overall “congested” feeling. The procedure is an outpatient surgery and most patients can return to work in about two weeks.
A patient might have a brow lift (also called a forehead lift) if they have a low brow, a sagging brow that causes wrinkles, an asymmetrical brow or if something else about the structure of their brow area causes them to feel less than confident.
If your goal is to eliminate forehead wrinkles, this procedure offers results you cannot achieve with Botox® or fillers alone. This is also a great procedure to have alongside a facelift or eyelid surgery (more on these procedures below) for an overall refreshed and more youthful look.
Dr. Mason performs an endoscopic brow lift which does not leave visible scars; the incisions are placed in the scalp so that it does not affect the hairline.
The procedure is an outpatient surgery and initial healing typically takes 10 to 14 days. After your facial surgery in Southlake for a brow lift, you will have some swelling, bruising, numbness and tightness in your forehead for the first week.
As we age, our skin becomes less elastic and fat deposits decrease in some areas, which can create a worn, tired look. A facelift in Southlake involves repositioning and tightening loose skin on each side of the face to return a more youthful facial contour.
If you are seeking to address visible aging of the face, including the formation of jowls, drooping of the cheeks, laxity or banding in the face and neck, or marionette lines, a facelift from Southlake Plastic Surgery may be the ideal procedure for you.
A facelift can be combined with other facial procedures such as an eyelid lift or brow lift for a dramatically more youthful look. A facelift is the facial surgery procedure with one of the longest associated recovery times. Though the surgery is commonly an outpatient procedure, we will wrap your face with bandages for several days to reduce swelling and bruising. Most patients need to take two to three weeks off work and full recovery without swelling may take months.. The good news? You can expect the results of your facelift to last 10 or more years!
Over time, the eyelids stretch and the muscles supporting them weaken. Many experience droopy eyelids, sagging eyebrows and bags under their eyes as a result. Blepharoplasty, or eyelid enhancement surgery, can be performed on both the upper and lower lids to help patients look more awake and youthful.
With our eyelid surgery, we can repair droopy eyelids, and remove excess skin, muscle and fat to help patients appear more alert and younger. Eyelid surgery can also correct impaired peripheral vision caused by severely sagging skin.
Eyelid surgery is an outpatient procedure that we offer as part of our comprehensive menu of services for facial surgery in Southlake. Most patients will experience bruising and swelling during the first week of recovery and may require one to two weeks off work in order to properly heal. Most patients experience more “social” downtime than actual physical downtime.
For more information on all of procedures, both surgical and nonsurgical, visit SouthlakePlasticSurgery.com or call/text 817.442.8900 to schedule a consult.
