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FAQ's on Surgical Face Procedures

 

 
What can rhinoplasty do for me?
Rhinoplasty can reshape, reduce or augment the nose, remove a hump, narrow nostril width, change the angle between the nose and the mouth, or correct injury, birth defects, or other problems that affect breathing.
 
 
 
Does insurance cover the procedure?
Insurance may cover rhinoplasty if it is done for reconstructive or medical reasons.
 
 
 
How long does the procedure take?
Rhinoplasty is usually an outpatient procedure performed under either local or general anesthesia and lasts one to two hours unless more extensive work needs to be done.
 
 
 
Can I wear glasses after nasal surgery?
Contact lenses can be worn immediately following nasal surgery but glasses will have to be taped to your forehead or propped on your cheeks for up to seven weeks.
 
 
 
What problems can a facelift correct?
A facelift can reduce signs of aging (wrinkles, lines, sagging skin, drooping brow) by removing excess fat, tightening the underlying muscles, and redraping the skin around the neck and face.
 
 
 
Can facelifts be combined with other procedures?
Facelifts can be done alone or in conjunction with a forehead lift, eyelid surgery, or nose reshaping.
 
 
 
I would like to improve the look of my neck, not my face. Do I need a facelift?
If your problem areas are limited to the neck, you may elect to undergo a more conservative procedure called a "necklift."
 
 
 
I've heard that the best candidates for facelifts are in their 40s and 50s. Are older patients eligible?
Most facelift patients are in their 40s-60s, but facelifts can be done successfully on people in their 70s or 80s as well.
 
 
 
What are the advantages of blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)?
By removing excess fat, skin and muscle from the upper and lower eyelids, blepharoplasty can rejuvenate puffy, sagging or tired-looking eyes. It is typically a cosmetic procedure but can also improve vision by lifting droopy eyelids out of the patient's field of vision.
 
 
 
Are results permanent?
The effects of blepharoplasty can last for a long time and are sometimes even permanent.
 
 
 
Will I have visible scars?
Incisions are made along the eyelids in inconspicuous places (in the creases of the upper lids, and just below the lashes on the lower lids) to minimize scar visibility. If no skin needs to be removed during surgery, Dr. McCluskey will likely perform a transconjunctival blepharoplasty, where the incision is made inside the lower eyelid and there are no visible scars.
 

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