Surgical procedure to restore a more youthful look to upper third of the face, including the forehead and brow region, by smoothing furrows; may reposition hooded or lowered eyebrows.
$3,000-$8,000
One to three hours
Usually outpatient
Local with sedation, or general
Back to work in a week to 10 days. Vigorous activity in three to four weeks.
Usually once
Nerve damage, infection, asymmetry, bleeding, irregular scar formation, altered hairline, hair loss adjacent to scars, complications related to anesthesia.
Long-lasting, though aging and gravity may eventually affect the results.
Your days of Botox aren’t necessarily over if you choose to undergo a browlift. Botox may be recommended before surgery to relax the muscles and after surgery to further enhance results.
BROWLIFT questions
- Do you perform endoscopic techniques or recommend a form of coronal incision?
- What is your experience with this technique?
- Where will the incisions and resulting scars be located?
- Will a browlift alone achieve my goals?
- What type of anesthesia do you recommend and who will administer it?
Removal of fat and excess skin from the upper and/or lower eyelids, or repositioning and tightening of lower eyelid muscles to make eye area appear more youthful and less tired.
Upper lids: $1,500-$3,000. Lower lids: $1,500-$3,500.
One to three hours.
Local with sedation, or general.
Back to work in five to 14 days. Strenuous activity in three weeks.
Once
Infection, impaired eyelid function, asymmetry, complications related to anesthesia.
Approximately 10 years, but may be affected by lifestyle factors and heredity.
If your upper eyelid skin sags so far down that your vision is impaired, this surgery is considered reconstructive and may be eligible for insurance coverage. Precertification is a must, so discuss this with your surgeon during your initial consultation.
EYELID SURGERY questions
- What eyelid surgery technique do you recommend for my upper and lower eyelids?
- What is your experience with this technique?
- Where will the incisions and resulting scars be located?
- Will eyelid surgery alone achieve my goals?
- What type of anesthesia do you recommend and who will administer it?
Redistribution and/or reduction of facial fat, repositioning and tightening of facial muscles and tissue, plus redraping and reduction of excess sagging skin of the face, jowls and neck to produce a more youthful appearance.
$4,000-$25,000
Three to six hours
General or local with intravenous sedation.
Back to work in 10 days to two weeks. Swelling, bruising and stiffness may persist for three to four weeks.
Usually once
Nerve damage, hematoma (collection of blood under the skin), asymmetry, irregular scar formation, altered hairline, complications related to anesthesia.
Long-lasting. (If you have it done and a twin doesn’t, you will always look eight to 10 years younger than your twin.) However, the effects of aging and gravity will continue to take their toll and you may desire another surgery.
FACELIFT questions
- What technique do you recommend for me?
- What is your experience with this technique?
- Where will the incisions and resulting scars be located?
- What type of anesthesia do you recommend and who will administer it?
- Will a facelift alone achieve my goals?
Limited technique for surgical rejuvenation of the face that involves a shorter incision to elevate sagging tissues mostly in the midface and may involve the use of an endoscope. Procedures may redistribute or remove facial fat and can provide a limited
reduction of excess sagging skin.
$4,000-$20,000
One to four hours
Local with intravenous sedation, or general.
Back to work in five days to two weeks depending on the technique and extent of the procedure. Swelling, bruising and stiffness may persist for three to four weeks.
May be repeated, but a full facelift may be necessary as aging progresses.
Nerve damage, hematoma (collection of blood under the skin), irregular scarring, asymmetry, complications related to anesthesia.
Longevity of results varies according to procedure. Results do not mimic full facelifts.
A limited-incision facelift goes by many names, and incision patterns. The most common is the S-lift named for an incision pattern that begins in the temple and forms an “S” pattern curving above and behind the ear.
LIMITED-INCISION FACELIFT questions
- What limited technique do you recommend for me?
- What is your experience with this technique?
- Where will the incisions and resulting scars be located?
- Will a limited facelift alone achieve my goals, or are other procedures recommended?
- What type of anesthesia do you recommend and who will administer it?
Surgery to enhance the appearance of the neck by tightening the sagging neck muscle (platysma), softening the appearance of chords, and removing excess or hanging skin and fat. May be performed in conjunction with a facelift or liposuction.
$3,500-$10,000
One to two hours
General or local with intravenous sedation.
Return to work in seven to 14 days. Resume exercise in three to four weeks.
Once, but results can be refined every 10 years.
Infection, numbness, irregular scar formation, complications related to anesthesia.
Long-lasting, but weight gain and aging can influence outcomes.
NECKLIFT questions
- How will you address my necklift and what is your experience with this procedure?
- Where will incisions and resulting scars be located?
- What type of results do your patients experience and how long do they last?
- Will a necklift alone achieve my goals?
- What type of anesthesia do you recommend and who will administer it?
Surgery to reshape the nose by altering its size, angle, curves or proportions. The procedure can address the nostrils and nasal tip as well.
$3,500-$14,000
One to three hours
Usually outpatient
General or local with sedation.
Return to work in 10 to 14 days. Strenuous activity after three to six weeks.
Once
Bleeding, infection, asymmetry, unsatisfactory results, possible difficulty breathing,
complications related to anesthesia. Secondary procedures may be necessary to refine results.
Permanent, but aging may affect results.
Because the slope of the nose, projection of the chin and definition of the jaw all contribute to facial harmony, your plastic or facial plastic surgeon may recommend additional procedures, like a chin implant, during your consult.