Ears that are long and pointy can be modified surgically. This is not one of the more common modifications that is requested, however, the earlobes themselves can be modified and if the ears stick out from the head to are too prominent, they can also be brought back into a better harmony.

The goal of blepharoplasty surgery is to rejuvenate and give a refreshed look to the patient, without altering the shape of the eye. If done correctly, the eyes will retain their overall shape, but some of the distracting features such as the bags under the eyes or the hooding of the skin of the upper eyelids can be removed.

There are surgical and nonsurgical options when one wishes to improve the appearance of their brow and upper eyelids. Nonsurgical options are usually best for people who are seeking mild degrees of improvement. Botox can be injected in the strategic locations to achieve a "chemical browlift". In doing so, the eyes themselves, can appear more refreshed, and the lines between the eyebrows can be softened to give one a more youthful and pleasant appearance. When droopiness of the brow and excess upper eyelid skin progresses, surgical solutions offer the best results. Typically, a browlift in conjunction with surgery to remove the excess skin from the upper eyelids, is an excellent combination that can be done together. It is important that if a droopy brow and excess upper eyelid skin do co-exist in a given patient, the surgeon needs to be aware and address both of these issues, because if the excess upper eyelid skin is removed without improving the brow, removal of the eyelid skin can actually pull the brow even further down towards the eyes.

There are many different ways to lift the brow. The more traditional approach involves an incision across the top of the scalp, from ear to ear. Fortunately, this is a technique that has been replaced by less invasive techniques. We perform a modification of an endoscopic browlift, with small incisions hidden in the hairline. Although this is not truly a mini browlift, it achieves an excellent correction of a drooping brow with all the benefits of a minimally invasive approach.

We perform our facelift procedures in the operating room under a twilight anesthesia, called monitored anesthesia care. After one undergoes such a procedure, they are not allowed to drive home, nor should they stay by themselves the night after surgery. Fortunately, we can arrange to have someone take you home or to a nearby hotel, after surgery, and stay the night with you. This can be discussed at the time of your consultation.