Procedures Provided by the Center

  • Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift, Necklift
  • Forehead Lift
  • Endoscopic Browlift
  • Liposuction
  • Implant Procedures (cheek, chin, etc.)
  • Correction of Protruding Ears
  • Reconstruction of Facial Defects and Injuries
  • Removal of Skin Cancers and Moles
  • Dermabrasion and Laser Resurfacing
  • Chemical Peels
  • Botox Therapy
  • Injectable Fillers (i.e., Restylane, Radiesse and Sculptra)
  • Laser Services (MicroLaser Peel, BBL/IPL Photorejuvenation, Vein and Redness Treatment and Laser Hair Removal)
  • Medical Esthetician Services (Facials, Glycolic and Blended or PCA Chemical Peels, Waxing, Eyelash Tinting, Eyelash Perming, Eyebrow Tinting, Microdermabrasion and a full-line of skin care products)

A Quick Glance at Facial Plastic Surgery:


Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty):
Surgery of the nose where cartilage and bone are reshaped and reconstructed; excess bone or cartilage may be removed or added. Recovery time is approximately one week.

Results: Permanent.


Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty):
Surgery of the eyelids where fat and excess skin, bags, pouches, and wrinkles in the eye area are removed. Recovery time is approximately one week.

Results: Permanent; However touch-up procedures may be necessary later.


Facelift (Rhytidectomy):
In facelift surgery, excess skin is removed and muscles are tightened. Recovery time is approximately two weeks.

Results: Permanent. However touch-up procedures may be necessary later.


Forehead Lift:
Surgery to minimize forehead lines and wrinkles, and elevate brows to reduce eyelid drooping. Recovery time is about 10 days.

Results: Permanent. However touch-up procedures may be necessary later.


Endoscopic Forehead Lift:
This is a minimally invasive surgery that involves much smaller incisions and entails the use of a endoscope. This procedure is only appropriate for patients with minimal wrinkles and who need mild to moderate improvements. Recovery is approximately 5-7 days.

Results: Permanent. However touch-up procedures may be necessary later.


Removal of Skin Cancers, Moles and Tatoos


Submental Lipectomy (Facial Liposuction):
Surgery beneath the chin to eliminate "double" chin; excess fat is removed. Recovery time is approximately one week

Results: Permanent.


Mentoplasty (Chin Implant):
Surgery of the chin where a receding chin is augmented with an implant or a too prominent chin is reduced. Recovery time is about one week.

Results: Permanent.


Otoplasty (Ears):
Surgery of the ear where ears can be “pinned back” by reshaping the cartilage. Recovery time is about one week.

Results: Permanent.


Laser Skin Resurfacing:
Removal of the upper layer of the skin using a laser, resulting in smoother and less wrinkled skin. Recovery time is about 10 days.

Results: Generally permanent, if proper skin care is applied.


Facial Reconstruction:
Surgery to repair or reconstruct facial features in victims of cancer, facial trauma, and birth defects.

SMAS Implants (Lips, Cheek and Chin):
This surgery is done in conjunction with other procedures.

Results: Generally permanent.

Chemical Peel:
Controlled removal of the outer layer of skin with specific chemicals. Recovery time, depending on the nature of the chemical, is from one to three weeks.

Results: Generally permanent.


Dermabrasion:
Abrasion of the skin with either a wire brush or diamond fraise to remove the upper layer of skin resulting in smoother, less wrinkled skin. Recovery time is about 10 days.

Results: Generally permanent.


Laser Resurfacing::
This procedure is performed with the Sciton Laser and is a deep laser peel. Recovery time is about 10 days.

Results: Generally permanent, if proper skin care is applied.


Botox® Injections:
An office procedure that uses Botox® to treat fine wrinkles. Botox is injected into the muscle that creates the wrinkles to weaken those muscles causing wrinkles.

Results: 3-5 months. Repeat as needed.


Other Injectables and Fillers:
More recent injectables to join the market are Restylane and Radiesse (formally known as Radiance). They are natural sugar molecules found in the skin, cartilage, joints, and the eyes of all living mammals. These compounds serve many purposes including filling the space between collage and elastin fibers providing cushioning, transporting nutrients from blood to skin and retaining water within the cell promoting volume and protection. These fillers are used for fine wrinkles and other facial enhancements and are done in the office with now down time.


Sculptra:
An injectable product that restores and corrects the signs of facial fat loss by replacing lost volume. Sculptra provides an increase in skin thickness, helping to create a more natural facial appearance in those with facial lopoatrophy, or the need for fat replacement. Sculptra is not made from human or animal sources and does not require a skin test. The effects are long-lasting; they were shown in a clinical study to last for up to 2 years (after the first treatment session). Multiple sessions are required.


Laser Services:
The MicroLaser Peel, a new advanced erbium laser that decreases fine lines and wrinkles in the face, neck and chest, is many times referred to as the “weekend peel” because patients can have the procedure on a Thursday and return to work on Monday. With minimum downtime of 3 to 4 days, the post treatment effects resemble a sunburn with sloughing of the skin on the third or fourth day. With a series of treatments you can achieve similar results to a much deeper peel without anesthesia and extensive downtime. We use an integrated cooling system that allows no discomfort.

We also offer the Broad Band Light (BBL) which is similar to Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and treats brown pigment, red pigment, rosacea, acne, secondary hair removal and can rejuvenate the skin overall. This is a non-invasive and gentle procedure with virtually no down-time. In most cases, you will be able to return to work, apply make-up, and resume most of your activities right away.

The Profile ClearScan brings a new approach to laser treatment of veins and redness. This laser is great for broken capillaries and other visible vascular structures. The most popular areas for treatment are the face, neck, chest and legs. There is virtually no downtime and you may resume moderate activity immediately. You may experience minor redness that could last for several days.

The Profile ClearScan laser hair removal is an infrared laser that can selectively target microstructures such asactual hair follicles. This is very effective for all skin types. There is no downtime, but you may experience some redness and slight swelling in the area that has been treated. This usually subsides within a few hours.