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Facelift is a procedure performed in order to reverse the effects of age, gravity, exposure to the sun, and daily stress by removing excess fat, tightening facial muscles, and readjusting the facial skin. A facelift is also an excellent procedure for those with excess skin hanging from the neck or jowls. A facelift may be done in combination with other facial procedures such as a forehead lift (brow lift), eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), or nasal surgery (rhinoplasty.) Facelift is a highly individualized procedure that Dr. Yu will tailor to your unique bone structure, skin texture, and underlying muscle tone. There are four types of facelifts including closed cable facelift, mini facelift, full facelift, and skin only facelift. Please contact Dr. Yu to find out which procedure will be best for you. [Top] Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery, technically called Blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure to improve the appearance of the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both. [Top] A browlift, or forehead lift, is a surgical procedure that smoothes out the forehead, while raising the upper eyelids and reducing frown lines. A forehead lift erases many of the effects of aging, leaving you with a smoother, more youthful looking appearance. Coronal Forehead Lift - Dr. Yu begins by making an incision at the level of the ear and extending it upward and across the forehead. Once the incision is made, Dr. Yu removes the appropriate muscle and tissue. The skin is then stitched or clipped back into place (excess skin is trimmed away). Endoscopic Forehead Lift - In selected patients, instead of the coronal incision technique, a limited-incision forehead lift can be achieved by using an endoscope. The endoscope is a long, thin tube with a light on the end, which is attached to a video camera and is inserted through several small incisions in the scalp that allows Dr. Yu to see and work on the internal structures of the forehead. [Top] A neck lift can have a profound effect on appearance. Dr. Yu first removes the saggy excess skin by making incisions behind a patient's ears. Pulling the skin up and back towards the scalp then tightens the loose skin. Excess skin is then removed. In addition to skin removal, during neck lift surgery Dr. Yu can tighten the muscles below the chin by placing a suture in the neck crease. Liposuction of the fat below the skin can also give the neck a more youthful and natural appearance. The aesthetic look of a neck lift usually lasts for about five years and may last for much longer, depending on one's age, sex, health, lifestyle, and other factors. [Top] Fat grafting, or fat transfer, to the face is a safe procedure designed to recontour the face and provide definition to cheeks, chin, lips and lower eyes. Because fat grafting fills facial features with a patient's own fat, there is no risk of allergic reaction. The fat used for the transfer is liposuctioned from another part of your body such as the abdomen or thighs and injected into another area in the face that requires plumping. Lip augmentation is commonly done with fat grafting. [Top] For those who want a more balanced face or stronger features, facial implants may be the answer. Implants placed in the chin, nose, or cheek will create a more pronounced, contoured, and striking face. Procedures for chin, nose, and cheek surgery generally follow the same pattern. Dr. Yu begins by making a small incision near the location where the implant will be placed, either in a natural crease in the face or inside the mouth where the gum and lip meet. Dr. Yu makes a pocket in the facial tissue, inserts the implant, and stitches the original incision. These procedures are usually performed on an outpatient basis and last from one-half to two hours. [Top] Rhinoplasty, or surgery to reshape the nose, is one of the most common of all plastic surgery procedures. Rhinoplasty can reduce or increase the size of your nose, changes the shape of the tip or the bridge, narrow the span of the nostrils, or change the angle between your nose and your upper lip. It is a procedure performed in order to make your nose achieve a harmonious balance with your other facial features. Dr. Yu, using a computer generated imaging system will be able to discuss the possibilities with you to plan for your ideal result. [Top]
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