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[Go to Detail Page](/content/botox) ### Brow Lift A brow lift is a surgical procedure in which the skin of the forehead and eyebrows are lifted. There are many ways to lift the forehead; the most common being an endoscopic browlift. [Go to Detail Page](/content/brow-lift) ### Chin Surgery (Mentoplasty) As with all areas of the face, the chin can have profound effects on other areas, such as the forehead and nose. The outpatient procedure involves a small incision either underneath the chin or inside the mouth. If the chin is too large, the bone will be resurfaced in order decrease its size. If too small, specialized implants utilized to give the chin volume and a more defined look. [Go to Detail Page](/content/chin-surgery-mentoplasty) ### Ear Re-shaping Surgery (Otoplasty) Some children are born with ears that protrude further from the scalp than normal. Otoplasty combines procedures that re-creates absent folds that are normally in ears, reduces the amount of show of the ears by setting them back, and returns the ear to a more anatomically normal position. This is accomplished through an incision behind the ear and stitches are used to hold the cartilage in a new position. This is done as an outpatient procedure. [Go to Detail Page](/content/ear-re-shaping-surgery-otoplasty) ### Earlobe Repair Earlobe repair is performed to correct a torn or over-stretched ear lobe. [Go to Detail Page](/services/earlobe-repair) ### Eye Lid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) Blepharoplasty is aimed to reduce the excess of the skin of the eyelids as well as any swelling or sagging of the fat around the eye. These common effects of aging can result in a tired or sad facial expression. Some minor corrections in the upper lid can be easily corrected in the office with a little bit of local anesthesia in under an hour. More involved procedures will be done as an outpatient procedure. While most eyelid procedures are performed for cosmetic defects, some individuals experience a loss of their visual fields as a result of overhanging skin. [Go to Detail Page](/content/eye-lid-surgery-blepharoplasty) ### Facelift Aging is not only limited to the face, loss of elasticity also occurs in the neck. This leads to sagging skin and fat under the chin as well as banding of the neck from the underlying muscle. [Go to Detail Page](/content/facelift) ### Facial Fat Grafting Human fat, harvested from your own body, can be reinjected to enhance facial fullness, fill deep creases and to build up shallow contours. [Go to Detail Page](/content/facial-fat-grafting) ### Facial Rejuvenation & Facial Cosmetic Surgery There are many factors that contribute to the appearance of our face and neck as people age. These include gravity, loss, and descent of the fat in the face, loss of skin elasticity, sun damage, habits such as smoking, as well as many other factors. [Go to Detail Page](/content/facial-rejuvenation-facial-cosmetic-surgery) ### Filler Injections Injectable fillers are made of injectable biologic agents that are meant to provide bulk or volume to the surrounding tissue. This is technique provides a minimally invasive option to reduce the lines and wrinkles of the face without having to undergo a facelift procedure. These agents can be utilized to give volume to the cheeks and cheekbones, reduce the folds underneath the cheek (the nasolabial folds), give volume to the lips and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. [Go to Detail Page](/content/filler-injections) ### Functional Rhinoplasty Functional rhinoplasty differs from cosmetic rhinoplasty in that in functional rhinoplasty, the goals are altering the anatomy of the nose to relieve nasal obstruction. [Go to Detail Page](/content/functional-rhinoplasty-0) ### Hair Transplantation This surgical technique moves individual hair follicles from a part of the body called the donor site to a bald or balding part of the body known as the recipient site. [Go to Detail Page](/content/hair-transplantation) ### Jaw Surgery Maxillomandibular advancement, or sleep apnea jaw surgery, is a procedure that surgically moves the upper and lower jaws forward. The bones are surgically moved forward, as are the soft tissues of the tongue and palate. This causes the upper airway to open, which makes normal breathing possible during sleep. [Go to Detail Page](/content/jaw-surgery) ### Lip Augmentation Lip enhancement or lip augmentation fills or rejuvenates the lips resulting in fuller, yet natural appearing lips. [Go to Detail Page](/content/lip-augmentation) ### Liposuction Liposuction, also known as lipoplasty, slims and reshapes specific areas of the body by removing excess fat deposits, improving your body contours and proportion, and ultimately, enhancing your self-image. [Go to Detail Page](/content/liposuction) ### Mohs Surgery Mohs surgery removes less healthy tissue than excisional skin surgery. This type of surgery is typically reserved for melanomas on the face, where it is beneficial to conserve as much healthy skin as possible. [Go to Detail Page](/content/mohs-surgery) ### Neck Lift Aging is not only limited to the face, loss of elasticity also occurs in the neck. This leads to sagging skin and fat under chin as well as banding of the neck from the underlying muscle. In addition to the traditional neck lift procedure involving incisions behind the ear and a small one under the chin, the minimally-invasive web necklift in performed. This involves less dissection and a quicker recovery time from the traditional approach. [Go to Detail Page](/content/neck-lift) ### Reconstructive Maxillofacial Surgery Many of the injuries and pathology require that the hard and soft tissues of the facial region be rebuilt or enhanced. Tumor surgery (benign or malignant), traumatic injuries, infections, and congenital abnormalities can require different types of reconstructive surgery. [Go to Detail Page](/content/reconstructive-maxillofacial-surgery) ### Repair of Facial Trauma Damage to the bones or soft tissues of the face from sports injuries, assaults or accidents can be more serious than they initially appear to be. If not addressed in a timely fashion, trauma to the face can lead to visual impairment, numbness, difficulty speaking or chewing and permanent facial deformity. Our surgeons have extensive experience diagnosing and treating facial trauma in order to restore your face to its baseline state. [Go to Detail Page](/content/repair-facial-trauma) ### Revision Rhinoplasty Revision Rhinoplasty is typically required when a previous rhinoplasty has not achieved its intended results, or has resulted in unwanted changes to the nose (which can occur over time). These cases tend to be more difficult and often require additional tissue grafting techniques to counteract the scar that has formed from the previous surgery. [Go to Detail Page](/content/revision-rhinoplasty) ### Scar Revision Treatments Scar revision is plastic surgery performed to improve the condition or appearance of a scar anywhere on your body. The type of scar you have will determine the appropriate techniques your plastic surgeon will use to improve your scar. [Go to Detail Page](/content/scar-revision-treatments) ### Breast ### Breast Augmentation/Implants Also known as augmentation mammoplasty, this surgery involves using breast implants to fulfill your desire for fuller breasts or to restore breast volume lost after weight reduction or pregnancy. It can also be done as part of gender-affirming care. [Go to Detail Page](/content/breast-augmentation-or-breast-implants) ### Breast Lift (Mastopexy) A Breast Lift also known as Mastopexy raises and firms the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue to reshape and support the new breast contour. [Go to Detail Page](/content/breast-lift-mastopexy) ### Breast Reduction Surgery (Reduction Mammoplasty) Breast Reduction Surgery also known as reduction mammoplasty removes excess breast fat, glandular tissue. [Go to Detail Page](/content/breast-reduction-surgery-reduction-mammoplasty) #### Pagination - - [ Current page 1](?page=0 "Current page") - [ Page 2](?page=1 "Go to page 2") - [ Next page ](?page=1 "Go to next page") We also provide a wide range of plastic surgery and craniofacial procedures for pediatric patients. More information is available on the [Pediatric Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery Program page](/departments/pediatric-specialty-care/plastic-and-craniofacial-surgery-program-pediatrics).