As a facial plastic surgeon, I have dedicated my career to helping patients achieve their desired facial appearance. From reversing the signs of aging to correcting facial defects, facial plastic surgery offers a wide range of procedures to enhance one's facial features. Commonly known as a facelift or rhytidectomy, this surgical procedure focuses on improving the visible signs of aging in the face and neck. However, facial cosmetic surgery encompasses much more than just facelifts.
It also includes procedures such as rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), brow lift, genioplasty (chin augmentation), otoplasty (repositioning of the ears), liposuction, and fat transfer.As a specialist in cosmetic plastic surgery of the face, nose, eyes, neck, and scalp, I have received additional training at the prestigious Rousso Facial Plastic Surgery Center in Birmingham, Alabama. During your initial consultation with a facial plastic surgeon, it is important to discuss your desired results and concerns. Unlike general plastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons focus solely on procedures and operations that involve anatomy from the neck up. This clinical specialty is divided into aesthetic and reconstructive procedures, although many surgeons have extensive practices that encompass both. To become a facial plastic surgeon in the United States, one must complete residency training accredited by the American Board of Medical Specialties in otolaryngology, followed by a 1- to 2-year fellowship in facial plastic surgery.
Based on an in-depth analysis of your facial structure, your surgeon will explain the best options for achieving your desired results. It is important to note that facial plastic surgery is considered a subspecialty of otorhinolaryngology (head and neck surgery), and surgeons are AAFPRS diplomats. Each patient's needs and goals are unique, and plastic surgery is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Therefore, most plastic surgeons specialize in a specific field. In addition to surgical procedures, many facial plastic surgeons also offer non-invasive treatments such as injectable fillers, neural modulators, lasers, and other devices designed to rejuvenate the skin.
This multidisciplinary specialty is largely driven by otorhinolaryngology, but it also includes oral maxillary surgery, dermatology, ophthalmology, and plastic surgery. Some facial plastic surgeons may also specialize in skull base injuries and microvascular and craniomaxillofacial reconstruction, often practicing in tertiary centers such as university hospitals. In the United States, most facial plastic surgeons focus on cosmetic procedures such as rhinoplasty, brow lift, blepharoplasty, facelifts, microvascular reconstruction of the head and neck, reconstruction for craniomaxillofacial injuries, and correction of defects in the face after skin cancer resection. One of the most common misconceptions about facial plastic surgery is that it involves simply pulling back the skin to create a tighter appearance. In reality, the surgeon will remove excess tissue or use existing tissue to lift the cheeks, eliminate sagging, and smooth out fine lines and wrinkles.
This requires a deep understanding of facial anatomy and a skilled hand to achieve natural-looking results.
