Question:
Is there a particular age when most people start to consider getting a facelift?

Answer:
Facelift surgery  addresses the extra skin on the neck as well as along the jaw line. It involves muscle tightening, skin removal and occasionally liposuction.
There are no set guidelines for the “right time” for a facelift. There is some advantage to doing facelifts at a younger age in that the tissues tend to hold better and longer. That said, I generally tell patients that the right time is when you see changes that you are motivated to improve and I am confident that I can correct those changes. The first step to determining if now is the right time for a facelift is to meet with a board certified facial plastic surgeon in consultation.

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Question:
I’m 16 and I would love to get a nose job. My mom and I met with two doctors, one who was ready to do the surgery and another who said I should wait a few more years. I really want the surgery, but I also really want it to go right. Is it better to wait?

Answer:
Rhinoplasty is the name for cosmetic surgery of the nose (nose-job). Surgery typically involves working on the nasal cartilage, the nasal bones, and often the nasal septum. These structures can be continuing to grow and change up until adulthood—typically 17 for females and 18 for males. Because of this, most rhinoplasty surgeons recommend waiting until a patient is fully grown before undergoing nasal surgery.

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Question:
Can you correct my deviated septum and do a cosmetic nose procedure at the same appointment?

Answer:
Rhinoplasty (nasal surgery) is most often done for cosmetic purposes to improve the look of a nose. Patients with difficulty breathing and a deviated septum will often combine this with cosmetic surgery. Frequently a rhinoplasty surgeon needs to harvest cartilage from the septum anyway. This allows one surgery, one recovery and often lessens the overall costs. Consult with Dr. Hamilton to see if you are a candidate for septal surgery as well as rhinoplasty

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Question:
Can Latisse be used on the eyebrows or is it just intended for the eyelashes?

Answer:
Latisse is a product that is FDA approved to increase eyelash length, thickness and
color. It has a very high success rate when applied daily. Physicians have noted that it also enhance the eyebrows as well; it has been used successfully and safely by many for this too. Latisse has proven to be a very safe medication, but is contraindicated in patients with glaucoma and some other eye conditions. Consult with one of our aestheticians or Dr. Hamilton to see if Latisse is right for you.

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Question:
Could you please explain to me the similarities and differences of a facelift and a mini-facelift?

Answer:
This is a common question, and unfortunately there are no rigid rules when it comes to the differences. That said, both a facelift and a mini-facelift are used to lift skin and tissues of the lower face and neck. Typically a facelift will involve extensive muscle work under the chin and in front of the ears, skin undermining and excision, sometimes liposuction, all from incisions both in front of and behind the ears and extending into the hairline. Mini-lifts typically are approached from more limited incisions, involve less muscle work and liposuction as well as less skin excision. The advantage of the mini-lift is less surgery time, less risks, and a quicker recovery. Unfortunately as with most things in cosmetic surgery, less invasive often means less possible results. For patients with very early aging, this may be all that is needed and a great option. For those with more extensive aging, a full facelift is often required to get the best results.

Both a mini-facelift and a facelift can be great options to achieve facial rejuvenation. Consultation with a facial plastic surgeon is the first step in deciding which option is best for you!

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