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BROWLIFT
A forehead lift or "browlift" corrects drooping brows and improves the horizontal lines and furrows that can make a person appear angry, sad or tired.
In a forehead lift, the muscles and tissues that cause the furrowing or drooping are removed or altered to smooth the forehead, raise the eyebrows and minimize frown lines.
Are you a candidate for a Browlift?
A browlift is most commonly performed on men and women in their 40-60 age range to minimize the visible effects of aging. However, it can also help people of any age who have developed furrows or frown lines due to stress or muscle activity. This procedure can also be helpful for individuals with inherited conditions, such as a low, heavy brow or furrowed lines above the nose can achieve a more alert and refreshed look.
At Stoller Medical Center a facelift is often performed in conjunction with a Browlift to provide a smoother overall look to the face. Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) may also be performed at the same time as a forehead lift, especially if a patient has skin overhang in the upper eyelids. Sometimes, patients who believe they need upper-eyelid surgery find that a forehead lift better meets their surgical goals. TOP
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Eyelid surgery (also called blepharoplasty) is a procedure to remove fat--usually along with excess skin and muscle from the upper and lower eyelids. Eyelid surgery can correct drooping upper lids and puffy bags below your eyes. However, it won't remove crow's feet or other wrinkles, eliminate dark circles under your eyes, or lift sagging eyebrows. Blepharoplasty can be done alone, or in conjunction with other facial surgery procedures such as a facelift or browlift.
Are you a candidate for Eyelid Surgery?
The best candidates for eyelid surgery are men and women who are physically healthy, psychologically stable, and realistic in their expectations. Most are 35 or older, but if droopy, baggy eyelids run in your family, you may decide to have eyelid surgery at a younger age.
Blepharoplasty can enhance your appearance and your self-confidence, but before undergoing this procedure it is important that you communicate your cosmetic goals to our doctors to assure your expectation can match the potential outcome. It is always important to think carefully about your expectations and discuss them with your surgeon.
A few medical conditions make blepharoplasty more risky. They include thyroid problems such as hypothyroidism and Graves' disease, dry eye or lack of sufficient tears, high blood pressure or other circulatory disorders, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. A detached retina or glaucoma is also reason for caution. At Stoller Medical Center our surgeons will perform a detailed evaluation and may wish to consult with your family physician if medical conditions indicate. TOP
Mini-Facelift
Modern technology has made cosmetic surgery easier, safer and less invasive. Now there's an alternative to the facelift -- a mini version for people who want to freshen their features without going the whole way.
The mini facelift produces an age-diminishing effect so that patients look younger, rested, and energized. Facial rejuvenation is achieved by repositioning the skin on the lower face to eliminate sagging and droopiness. The mini is safer because it is less invasive than a full facelift and does not require general anesthesia (although general anesthesia is available upon request). Its rapid recovery time and lower costs have made it accessible to a wide range of patients who are looking for facial rejuvenation at a reasonable price. Mini facelift patients see rapid, natural-looking results with very little recovery time.
Who is a candidate for a Mini-Facelift?
Typically between 30 and 65 years old, the best candidates are those in good health with mild to moderate lower facial and/or neck laxity. The mini facelift is ideal for patients who want to stay ahead of the aging process. It is also effective as a follow-up for patients who previously had full facelifts, but desire additional rejuvenation of the face and/or neck area. Likewise, it does not preclude undergoing full facelift procedures in the future.
The Procedures
There are two basic procedures which can be performed, either individually or combined.
The anterior mini is for patients concerned about their lower face. The procedure is straightforward: an anesthetic solution is injected into the area in front of the ears. This solution will numb the lower face, inhibit bleeding, and gently separate the skin from the underlying tissue. Once the area is numb, small incisions are made beginning just in front of the ear and proceed up into the hairline. Incisions within the hair require no shaving. The fascial plane is gently pulled to tighten the skin, and is supported with deep sutures. Excess skin is tailored, and incisions are closed with 6 to 8 fine sutures. The procedure takes between 40 minutes to 1 ½ hours. If necessary, some patients take a mild sedative beforehand.
A posterior mini facelift, sometimes referred to as a mini neck-lift, is for persons concerned about the neck and jowl area. An anesthetic solution is injected behind the ears. This solution will numb the lower face and neck and inhibit bleeding in the area. Once the area is numb, small incisions are made behind the ear and proceed up into the hairline. The skin is elevated and gently redraped. Two deep sutures are made in the fascial plane and excess skin is tailored. Eight to 10 fine sutures close the incisions. TOP
HAIR RESTORATION
Although hair loss eventually affects nearly 90% of all males and 50% of females it is always unique and unwanted by the individual. At Stoller Medical Center we develop customized treatment plans for each patient.
Age, sex, health. degree of hair loss and ultimate cosmetic goals are just some of the guidelines we use to design a treatment protocol that is appropriate for the patient.
Dr. Stoller has trained with some of the most respected hair restoration surgeons to develop the combination techniques of follicular unit hair restoration that he has used for his own hair transplant and that of his patient’s
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Who is a candidate for Hair Restoration?
Candidates for hair restoration surgery are men and women, between the ages of 35 and 65 who are experiencing genetic pattern baldness. You must be in good general health, have sufficient donor hair, (on the sides and back of the head) and a realistic expectation of the cosmetic results achievable. Read more about Hair Tranplantation. TOP
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