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A Philosophy on Avoiding "Surgery-Like" or "Surgery-Lite" Results I see many patients in consultation seeking guidance on which treatments may be beneficial, either to delay the need for cosmetic facial surgery or to make more refined, incremental improvements until the time comes for surgery. It is important to understand that each surgeon has a unique experience and knowledge. Therefore,...
As I have written about previously, the extended deep plane facelift has gradually become a gold-standard technique in facelift surgery. Importantly, the technique was not developed in isolation. Instead, the extended deep plane facelift is an improvement on deep plane facelift surgery which was, itself, first published over thirty years ago (1). The evolution of facelift surgery has been one of...
Media coverage suggests there is a recent trend among actors presenting with newly hollowed cheeks. While pure speculation, many of these individuals may have undergone surgery to remove their buccal fat. Whether they underwent buccal fat removal surgery or not, they often appear unnatural and gaunt. Buccal Fat Removal Side Effects: Why Some Results Look Hollow The appearance of hollow cheeks is...
An optimal recovery from facelift surgery involves caring for both the mind and the body. Moreover, facelift recovery starts before the day of surgery. The following are five facelift recovery mistakes and how to avoid them at Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery in Cincinnati, Ohio. Facelift Recovery Starts Before Surgery Continuing the use of substances that can increase the risk of bleeding during...
Most have seen it, even if they have struggled to describe what is so often uncanny about it. Commonly referred to as "pillow face," it is the swollen and distorted appearance of the face due to the placement of too much filler, usually in the wrong location(s). Pillow face consists of: Overfilled, swollen upper cheeks near the junction with the lower eyelids, which can lead to the appearance...
The history of facelifts is greater than one hundred years. Many facelift techniques have been developed. Some techniques have become widely adopted. Other techniques have fallen out of favor and been forgotten. Those procedures that have endured reflect improvements in our understanding of facial anatomy. History of Facelift Surgery: Overall Trends The overall trend has been: An increase in the...
Dr. Jeffrey Harmon Learn More About Our Deep Plane Facelift Schedule a Consultation The most natural, longest-lasting approach to a facelift is the deep plane facelift. The extended deep plane facelift offers a variety of benefits that other facelift procedures simply cannot provide. Keep reading to learn more, and schedule a consultation at Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery in Cincinnati. Restores...
A common question asked during consultation for facelift surgery is what the post-operative dressings will look and feel like. Many express a concern about being required to wear large, heavy compression dressings for days after surgery. They ask if this will be required after the extended deep plane facelift. The short answer is no, for the following reasons: Compression dressings have...
Fat grafting and a cheek lift procedure each address specific concerns about the cheek and the cheek-eyelid interface. It is important to seek not only a fellowship-trained but also a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon if you have aesthetic concerns about your face and/or neck. The Extended Deep Plane Facelift Can Provide a Cheek Lift The extended deep plane facelift and deep plane...
Swelling is normal and expected after any facelift surgery, including the extended deep plane facelift. It gradually resolves without intervention in almost all cases (see the extended deep plane facelift page for the average expected recovery time). Swelling is largely due initially to the normal healing (i.e., acute inflammatory) response after surgery followed by the fact that the lymphatic...
