Facial Plastic Surgery Santa Monica

Facial rejuvenation surgery ranges in size from "mini" to "standard" depending on location and on the laxity of a recipient's skin. Face lift procedures are performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia with sedation, or under general anesthesia. Your surgeon will start by making incisions near the hair line on both sides of the face, starting at the temples, continuing around below the ear, to the lower scalp. He then tightens the muscles and cuts away the excess skin. The exact location of the incisions differs from case to case because each person is unique.

Face lift surgery may be done along with other procedures in order to reach the desired overall effect. Some procedures that augment the result of a face lift include blepharoplasty (eyelid lift), brow lift, chemical peel, dermabrasion (facial sanding), chin enlargement, rhinoplasty (nose job), fat suction, and laser skin resurfacing. Insurance does not generally cover aesthetic surgery, and any surgery carries some aspect of risk, so you want to be well informed. Dr. Steven Teitelbaum can help you choose your facial rejuvenation in Santa Monica, California.

Correct the Appearance of Droopy Upper Eyelids with Blepharoplasty

The first signs of aging to appear in the mid to late 30's are almost always related to the eyes. Furthermore, psychological studies show that 50 percent of our initial impression of a person is made on the basis of the appearance of the eyes. The eyes tell others if we are sad, happy, angry or tired. Blepharoplasty corrects the appearance of droopy upper eyelids and puffy bags of the lower eyelids, and it produces dramatic and predictable results. It is very common to hear family and friends of eyelid surgery patients compliment them that they look more rested and relaxed. Quite often, even these close acquaintances do not realize that surgery was performed. The recovery is very rapid and you can resume a normal routine in one to two days. The sutures come out in four days, and makeup can be resumed on day five.

Blepharoplasty can Greatly Improve the Appearance of your Eyes

The first signs of aging to appear in the mid to late 30's are almost always related to the eyes. Furthermore, psychological studies show that 50 percent of our initial impression of a person is made on the basis of the appearance of the eyes. The eyes tell others if we are sad, happy, angry or tired. Blepharoplasty corrects the appearance of droopy upper eyelids and puffy bags of the lower eyelids, and it produces dramatic and predictable results. It is very common to hear family and friends of eyelid surgery patients compliment them that they look more rested and relaxed. Quite often, even these close acquaintances do not realize that surgery was performed. The recovery is very rapid and you can resume a normal routine in one to two days. The sutures come out in four days, and makeup can be resumed on day five.