Small Procedures for the Face (botox, fillers, fat transfer, laser treatment)

Candidates

Generally men and women above 35 years.

Objective

Improve the deep furrow that goes from the nose to the corner of the mouth, the cheeks, the jaw line, the double chin and to give volume to the cheekbones and to the lips.

Incisions and technique

There are different procedures. In general, none of them use incisions. The techniques used use very thin needles. To correct the neck we can use liposuction or syringe lipoesculture, improving the contour. We utilize the thinnest canulas for recontouring the jawline, and inject fat in the nasolabial, malar and glabella (between the eyebrows) regions, the lips and the eyelids. When liposuction is not necessary and we only want to augment, we can use, instead of fat, the so-called "fillers", which can be temporary or lasting, according to the preferences of the patient. When it is necessary to provoke an elevation of the structures we can use self-sustaining threads, also called Russian threads. To improve the quality of the skin we use a series of chemical "peelings', that vary in intensity according to the type of skin. This combination can postpone the first facelift, or complement the result of our older patients. Refreshment techniques, however do not give the same result as a facelift. It is a gentler way to improve facial contour and a complement to other techniques.

Duration

30 to 40 minutes.

Anesthesia

Local with or without sedation.

In/out patient clinic

Out patient.

Side effects

Equimoses temporary, swelling, in case of "peeling", skin flaking.

Recovery

Back to work: 2 to 5 days. More stressful physical activities: two weeks or more.

Ecchymosis

2 to 3 weeks. Avoid sun exposure for 30 days.

Risks

Complications are not frequent. Hematoma (accumulation of blood under the skin), infection.

Details

Rejuvenation can be described as a state of mind, but there is always the factor that improving the appearance helps to improve the state of mind. "It is much better to look young and have no wrinkles, than to carry the burden of an old face all your life," said a patient. The interesting point is that the changes need not be drastic to provoke a more youthful appearance and elevate the spirit and the "tired" face. The human appearance is the sum of a number of components. It has been studied for centuries by artists and more recently by psychologists and plastic surgeons.

Duration of the results

It depends on the procedure and the patient's age.

Therapy

Antibiotic, pain killer, and anti-swelling after surgery and some anti-scar prevention treatment is recommended.