Facial Nips and Tucks
Depending on the patients desire, a small amount of surgery can be performed to correct the aging skin of our face. With age, we develop loose skin of the cheeks with the development of prominent folds at the cheek-lip border. Some people prefer fillers to soften these indentations, other individuals prefer a tightening of the cheek skin which also improves the jowls.
Under local anesthetic, a small incision is made in the hairline. The skin is then freed from the underlying tissue. The tissue under the skin is then tightened and pulled toward the ear. The procedure takes one hour. There is minimal bruising and swelling and the person is back to work after 3 days. In the individual that has realistic expections, this procedure can be extremely satisfying.