Typically the recovery after otoplasty is approximately one week. There still may be some residual tenderness and mild degree of swelling after the procedure however most patients are able to return to work after one week.

We have experience in performing fat grafting, otherwise known as lipo transfer. We have been doing this for more than a decade with exceptional results. There is a belief among some that stem cells are transferred with the fat which results in some of the noticeable changes related to the surgery. As of yet, the medical literature is inconclusive as to whether stem cells are playing an active role in the improvement noticed after the surgery. Anecdotally, our patients not only notice improvement in terms or restoration of volume and contour in their face but also will often state that their skin looks and feels much better.

There are many types of cheek augmentation. One of which is to use an implant which is placed into the desired location through incisions that are hidden inside the mouth. This type of surgery typically would last around an hour. In our hands we favor augmentation of the cheeks and mid-face area by using a patient's own fat, typically harvested from their abdomen, thighs or buttocks. With this kind of procedure we can target with exactness specific areas in the face that have shown loss of volume over time and augment those areas with a long lasting result. Again, this surgery would last approximately one hour and there are no surgical incision made on the face.

Depending on how extensive the facelift surgery that is needed, typically we can accomplish this surgery between 1-1/2 and 2-1/2 hours. Our anesthesia providers work with us on a very regular basis and have significant experience in providing anesthesia for these types of procedures making the process of facelift surgery a better experience for both the patient and the surgeon.