Facial Surgery

Facial plastic surgery encompasses both aesthetic enhancements and functional restorations. Procedures like rhinoplasty, facelifts, and blepharoplasty focus on augmenting facial beauty and balance. Reconstructive surgeries address functional and form restoration due to trauma or conditions like cancer.

The overarching goal is to improve quality of life, boost self-esteem, and often bring back a sense of normalcy.

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Facelift

Facelift surgery, or rhytidectomy, effectively reverses signs of aging, restoring a youthful appearance. It corrects sagging, folds, and muscle tone loss by enhancing facial contours and softening age lines. Facelifts are tailored to individual needs, involving techniques like removing excess skin and tightening tissues. Various types include traditional facelifts for comprehensive correction, mid-facelifts focusing on cheeks and eyes, lower facelifts for the jawline and neck, and mini-facelifts for early aging signs. Discussing your specific concerns and expectations with an APRASSA registered plastic surgeon will help guide you towards a facelift approach most suited for you. The goal is to help you feel as youthful and vibrant on the outside as you do on the inside.
Ideal candidates for facelift surgery are generally healthy individuals who have started to notice signs of aging but still have some skin elasticity. You may consider a facelift if you have deep lines extending from the corners of your nose to the corners of your mouth, sagging skin or fat in the face, jowls, or a double chin that persists despite being at a healthy weight. As always, it's best to consult with an APRASSA registered plastic surgeon to assess your suitability for this procedure.
Facelift surgery has potential risks, which should be considered:

Anaesthesia Risks: Rare, but can include allergic reactions and breathing difficulties.

Hematoma: Common, may need additional surgery.

Infection: Infrequent, treatable with antibiotics or surgery.

Scarring: Surgeons aim to minimize visibility by strategic incision placement.

Skin Sensation Changes: Usually temporary numbness, but can be persistent.

Blood Supply Interruption: Very rare, leading to skin loss.

Hair Loss at Incision Sites: Can be temporary or permanent.

Aesthetic Outcomes: Risk of not meeting expectations, asymmetry, scar concerns, and contour issues.

It is important to discuss these risks with your surgeon to make an informed decision.
Recovery from facelift surgery varies for each person. Typically, you can resume normal activities in about two weeks. Post-surgery, expect some bruising, swelling, and numbness, which usually improve within weeks. Your surgeon will give you specific post-operative care instructions to help your healing. The full results of the facelift will become apparent over a few months as the swelling subsides and your face heals.

Facial Fills

Facial volume loss can be addressed through facial fat fills, or fat grafting. This procedure involves extracting your own fat from areas like the abdomen or thighs, purifying it, and then injecting it into facial areas needing volume, such as cheeks or lips. This can result in a youthful look and enhanced facial balance.
If you're in good health, have a positive outlook and realistic expectations, you might be an ideal candidate for facial fat fills. This procedure can be particularly beneficial if you've experienced facial volume loss due to aging or weight loss, or if you want to enhance features like cheekbones or lips. Consulting with an APRASSA registered plastic surgeon is the best way to determine if facial fat fills align with your personal goals and health circumstances.
Facial fat fill risks include:

Infection: Rare, but may need antibiotics.

Allergic Reactions: To anaesthesia or used substances.

Skin Irregularities: Lumpiness or unevenness at donor or recipient sites.

Correction Issues: Overcorrection or under correction may occur.

Longevity Concerns: Transferred fat may be absorbed over time.

Scarring: Minimised, but a possibility.

Nerve Damage: Rare, can cause numbness or sensation changes.

It is important to discuss these risks with your plastic surgeon for a comprehensive understanding and informed decision-making.
Recovery from facial fat grafting varies by individual. Commonly, swelling and bruising at donor and injection sites diminish in one to two weeks. Most patients resume work and normal activities within a week, but should avoid strenuous activities for a few weeks. Your surgeon will give detailed recovery instructions. The results, typically long-lasting, develop as the transferred fat integrates into facial tissues over several months.

Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty is a procedure focused on revitalising the appearance of your eyelids, either the upper, lower, or both eyelids. As we age, our eyelids can begin to droop and under-eye puffiness may occur. These changes can often create an impression of tiredness and age, which might not match how you feel inside. Moreover, in some cases, severely drooping eyelids could potentially interfere with your vision.

Eyelid surgery can help you reclaim a more youthful, alert, and refreshed appearance. As always, please consult with an APRASSA registered plastic surgeon to discuss whether this procedure could be the right choice for you.
Ideal candidates for eyelid surgery are typically healthy individuals who have realistic expectations about the outcomes of the procedure. You may be a good candidate for eyelid surgery if you have excess skin obscuring the natural fold of the upper eyelids, loose skin hanging down from the upper eyelids, or puffy upper or lower eyelids. As always, a consultation with your plastic surgeon is the best way to determine whether this procedure is right for you.
Eyelid surgery risks include:

Anaesthesia Risks: Allergic reactions, breathing problems.

Infection and Bleeding: Including haematoma, possibly requiring treatment.

Eye Dryness/Irritation: Temporary or, rarely, chronic.

Closure Difficulty: Sometimes permanent.

Lid Lag: Might need additional surgery.

Vision Changes: Rarely, temporary or permanent.

Scarring: Efforts made to minimise visibility.

Aesthetic Outcomes: May not meet expectations.

Numbness, Swelling, Bruising and potential pain.

Discuss these risks with your surgeon to understand their relevance to your situation.
Recovery from eyelid surgery varies individually. Most patients have bruising and swelling that diminishes in 1-2 weeks. Temporary vision blurring is common but improves quickly. Stitches are usually removed within a week. Normal activities can often be resumed after 10-14 days, but final results may take a few months to emerge as healing progresses. Your surgeon will provide specific post-operative care instructions to support your recovery and ensure optimal healing.

Otoplasty, or ear pinning surgery, addresses ear shape, position, or size. It's ideal for those with protruding ears, large ears (macrotia), or dissatisfaction with previous ear surgeries. The goal is to create a natural, balanced look between the ears and face, enhancing overall appearance and self-confidence.
Ideal candidates for otoplasty are generally healthy individuals without serious illnesses or untreated chronic ear infections. Suitable for both adults and children aged five and up (when ears have fully grown), this procedure can correct dissatisfaction with ear size, shape, or position.
Otoplasty risks include:

Bleeding: During or after surgery.

Infection: Rare, possibly prevented with antibiotics.

Skin Sensation Changes: Numbness, temporary or rarely permanent.

Scarring: Incisions made discreetly, but some scarring possible.

Asymmetries: Minor differences in ear placement or shape.

Anaesthesia Risks: Allergic reactions to breathing difficulties.

Aesthetic Satisfaction: Rare cases of dissatisfaction or need for corrective surgery.

Your surgeon will discuss these risks before the procedure.
Recovery from otoplasty varies by person. Commonly, you may experience mild discomfort, swelling, and bruising, which usually subside within 1-2 weeks. To aid healing, wearing a headband over your ears for a week or two post-surgery is typical. Many patients return to work or school in about a week, though strenuous activities should be avoided for 2-3 weeks. Your surgeon will support you throughout this process, providing detailed post-operative care instructions.