ENDOSCOPIC FOREHEAD LIFT

IDEAL FACELIFT® ENDOSCOPIC FOREHEAD LIFT  INTRODUCTION With aging, the eyebrows may descend and frown lines may develop, causing an unflattering stern or disapproving facial expression. In the past, forehead lifts (synonymous with brow lifts) required a long...

BUCCAL (CHEEK) FAT PAD RESECTION

IDEAL FACE® BUCCAL (CHEEK) FAT PAD RESECTION  INTRODUCTION The buccal fat pads are cheek fat pads that are overdeveloped in some patients, giving the “chubby cheek” look, also called the “chipmunk look,” neither of which are considered appealing (fox, yes,...

CHIN AND JAWLINE ENHANCEMENT

IDEAL FACE® CHIN AND JAWLINE ENHANCEMENT  (Left) The face may be divided into thirds. (Right) Ideally, the chin is aligned along a plane that connects the upper and lower lips. INTRODUCTION A balanced facial profile is desirable. In fact, it is difficult to...

REMOVAL OF FACIAL MOLES

IDEAL FACE® REMOVAL OF FACIAL MOLES  REMOVAL OF FACIAL MOLES Patients frequently request removal of facial moles. They feel this will improve their appearance. Sometimes they are concerned about the possibility of skin cancer. The medical name for a mole is a...

EAR SURGERY (OTOPLASTY)

IDEAL FACE® EAR SURGERY (OTOPLASTY)  Intraoperative photograph of setback otoplasty. The suture is being tied, creating the fold in the cartilage. When the right amount of folding is obtained, the suture is tied down. The incision is hidden in the crease...