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Facial Rejuvination
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| by Dr. Diane Gibby • M.D., P.A., F.A.C.S |
Aesthetic eyelid surgery is one of the easiest
facial cosmetic procedures from which to recover
and can be extremely rewarding for patients
desiring a more youthful, rested appearance.
Eyes are considered the most expressive feature
on our face. Unfortunately, years of laughing,
squinting and sun exposure often take their toll
on the sensitive skin surrounding the eyes,
giving a tired, droopy appearance. An eye lift
can be performed on the upper and lower lids
simultaneously, depending on the patient's
needs. The surgeon makes
incisions in the upper and lower eyelids
following the eye's natural creases, and excess
fat and skin are removed. The incisions are then
closed with fine sutures.
Bruising and swelling may be expected for the
first seven to 10 days but makeup such as
eyeliner, mascara and concealer can be worn
after stitches are removed on the fifth day
following surgery.
A brow lift can also help give a rested and
relaxed look, by tightening forehead skin,
elevating the brows and softening lines between
the eyes. It can be done in conjunction with an
eye lift for a more dramatic result.
Brow lifts usually require an incision a few
inches behind the hairline at the top of the
head. Strips of muscles that cause facial
features to droop are removed or tightened.
Skin is gently pulled upward; excess skin is
removed; and incisions are closed with sutures.
Bruising is minimal with this procedure and
makeup may be worn prior to the stitches being
removed, usually within 10 days of surgery.
Another procedure that can enhance and balance
facial features with minimal recovery is a cheek
augmentation. This surgery adds definition to
the bone structure of the face. The surgeon
inserts a soft implant through an incision
inside the mouth, to augment the cheekbone area.
There is usually very little bruising with this
procedure, and the stitches placed inside the
mouth dissolve within five to seven days. A
liquid diet may be necessary for several days
following the procedure, but most patients are
up and about the day of surgery.
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Diane Gibby, M.D., P.A., F.A.C.S Licensed in Texas, Dr. Diane Gibby is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and the founder of The Women's Center for Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery. She is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), American Medical Association (AMA), Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons (TSPS), Dallas County Medical Society (DCMS) and the Board Certified Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeons of Dallas. She is also a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.). Dr. Gibby's office is located at Medical City Dallas, Building C, Suite 820, (972) 566-6323. Individuals interested in brochures or names of qualified plastic surgeons in their area may call the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons at 1-800-635-0635.
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