Patients’ Five Favorite Plastic Surgeries
Every patient’s plastic surgery experience is unique, but it’s only natural to wonder if other people have had an experience similar to yours. Throughout the web, there are resources where patients can connect with other patients as well as board-certified plastic surgeons like me. There are also sites where patients can review cosmetic procedures – everything from Botox® injections to dental veneers. To find out what patients across the nation think about their procedures, we went onto one popular site to find the top five facial plastic surgeries with the best reviews:
#5: Facelifts
A traditional facelift can be a great option for patients with significant skin laxity and facial aging. On top of removing excess skin, the procedure lifts and repositions underlying tissue to a more youthful position to reduce facial hollows. It’s a comprehensive surgery that can take around ten years off a patient’s appearance.
#4: Eyelid Treatments
One of the most common cosmetic issues with the eyelids is “bags under the eyes,” and the most effective way to treat them is with lower eyelid surgery. When they aren’t caused by a lack of sleep or fluid retention, under-eye bags are created by protruding natural fat and sagging skin. Both of these causes can be addressed with lower eyelid surgery or my specialized in-office Band Aid Lower Eyelid Surgery. This also applies to upper eyelid surgery, which resolves excess skin above the upper eyelids.
#3: Liposuction Under the Chin
Regardless of a person’s body size, excess fat can accumulate under the chin, creating a “double chin,” as some people call it. For patients who are already at a healthy weight without loose skin but simply want a slimmer facial profile, liposuction can be very successful. The procedure uses a very narrow tube called a microcannula to remove excess fat and sculpt the area with more flattering contours. Because this is such a small area, I usually perform the surgery using my Band Aid Liposuction method, in-office with gentle numbing.
#2: Neck Lift
The neck is often neglected by patients who want to look younger. But because there is so much mobility and because the skin is naturally thin, the neck ages quickly. A neck lift removes excess sagging skin and repositions the underlying muscle and other tissue with a more youthful shape.
#1: Lower Face Lifts like my Band Aid Mini Facelift
The Band Aid Mini Facelift is a specialized, minimally invasive procedure I developed and refined over the past 20 years. This surgery is performed in-office under local anesthesia, and it offers half the recovery time of a traditional facelift. With so many benefits, it’s no wonder this facelift receives such rave reviews.
It’s always helpful to interact with other people who are in a similar situation to you. Just remember that each person and each surgeon is unique, and the only way to know what procedure is right for you is to see a board-certified plastic surgeon. For more cosmetic surgery tips, follow me on my plastic surgery Facebook page, Twitter, and Google+.