Surgical Plastic Surgery Procedures

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Face Lift – The term face lift is a term which is often synonymous with cosmetic surgery and is one that is familiar to most people. It is one of a number of related plastic surgery procedures that has gained a growing popularity in recent years and is no longer a treatment exclusive to those with an abundance of money.

Brow Lift – Also known as a forehead lift, a brow lift minimizes the creases that develop across the forehead, or those that occur high on the bridge of the nose; improves what are commonly referred to as frown lines; and repositions a low or sagging brow.

Eyelid Surgery – As skin ages, it gradually loses its elasticity. A lack of elasticity, combined with the constant pull from gravity causes excessive skin to collect in the upper and lower eyelids. Excess skin on the lower eyelid causes wrinkles and bulges and on the upper eyelids an extra fold of skin forms which can hang over the eyelashes and obstruct vision.

Bulges in the upper and lower eyelids can also be caused by the fat that cushions the eyeball from the skull. The thin membrane that holds the fat in place weakens with age, allowing the fat to protrude into the lids.

Nose Recontouring – Frequently, the nasal bones and cartilage are treated together to reshape nasal contour and profile. An open Rhinoplasty involves making a very small incision on the skin just above the upper lip as it meets the nose. Another technique is to place the incision inside the nose. Depending on your individual needs, the procedure is tailored to your individual features.

Facial Liposuction – The cosmetic procedure of facial liposuction is aimed at rectifying unwanted fat deposits anywhere on the face. The facial liposuction process reshapes the face to acceptable proportions. Facial liposuction might be done in a few stages to achieve the desired facial structure. The jowls and the chin are the areas where fat significantly accumulates and changes the contours of the face. Regular weight loss attempts does not necessarily help one in acquiring a proportional and symmetrical facial structure but nearly as precise as facial liposuction does.

Facial Implants – Facial implant surgery, also known as cheek augmentation, aims at giving the appearance of higher and fuller cheeks on the face while adding shape and proportion through the use of implants and working on existing bone structure. Normally the facial implant procedure involves making an incision inside the mouth where the cheek joins the upper gum, This makes a pocket for the implants to be inserted into. There are times when an incision will be made under the lower eyelid. Implants are normally artificially made of silicone or polythene but is sometimes made from bone taken from your body.

Protruding-Ear correction/Otoplasty – Protruding ears can be a source of embarrassment for children and adults alike. Ear reshaping surgery and ear protruding correction is a straightforward procedure. Most patients are children aged between four and fourteen; however ear surgery on adults is also possible.

Facial Skin Cancer removal – Skin cancer is almost universal and in almost every country in the world. It’s been estimated that four out of every five people will develop at least one form of skin cancer during their lifetime.

Although people over the age of 40 are in the age group with the highest incidence of skin cancer younger people are not exempt. In recent years there has been an increase of diagnosis of skin cancer in the younger age groups, including teenagers. If you find anything unusual developing on the skin and if it persists for more than three months it should be regarded as a skin cancer until it is proved that it is not.

Dr. Yco's artistry in cosmetic surgery will only improve the way you look, change the way you feel about yourself and give you the brighter outlook in life that you've been looking for. He hopes that as you read the descriptions of the procedures he offers, you will learn about the beautiful results you can achieve.