As we age, our skin begins to lose its natural elasticity, youthful look, and youthful glow. That’s probably not news. And while these changes in our skin are completely normal, it is no secret that many of us are always on the lookout for new methods of beauty enhancement. Not only do we want to look our best, but we want to feel our best.
With the help of facial plastic surgery procedures such as eyelid surgery, facelifts, neck lifts, and skin resurfacing, you can prolong your natural beauty and achieve a more youthful appearance, allowing you to feel completely confident in your skin.
Eyelid Surgery
Also known as blepharoplasty or an eyelid lift, eyelid surgery can target your upper lids, lower lids, or both to remove signs of aging. Upper eyelid surgery removes excess, drooping skin that can create a “hooded” appearance to the eyes. On the lower lids, the focus is generally on undereye bags, dark circles and wrinkles that are making you look older. By tightening and revising the underlying tissue, you can have a smoother look that is both more youthful and more reflective of your energetic self.
Blepharoplasty can be a great method of beauty enhancement, giving you a more confident, lively appearance. When performed by a board-certified facial plastic surgeon with extensive experience in eyelid surgery, the procedure can give you a more refined, natural look that helps to emphasize your unique beauty.
Facelifts & Neck Lifts
As the years pass, the natural aging process can take its toll on our skin and facial features. Sagging skin, wrinkles, and other signs of aging can make us look older and feel less attractive. Fortunately, facelift and neck lift surgery can help to reverse this and prolong our natural beauty.
Facelifts and neck lifts are types of beauty enhancements that are designed to address the signs of aging on the mid- to lower-face and neck. During a facelift, excess skin and fat are removed, and underlying muscles and tissues are tightened. This helps to reduce wrinkles, lines, and sagging skin, resulting in a more youthful and attractive appearance. The neck lift is often an important add-on to a facelift procedure, since it is common for signs of aging to extend to the neck, including vertical banding, loose skin, and poor skin tone.
When performed by a skilled surgeon, a facelift will not deliver an unnatural look. The goal is to enhance and recapture your beauty, not make you look like someone else. Meet with several facial plastic surgeons and talk in detail about the technique they plan to use to achieve a natural-looking result.
Skin Resurfacing
Skin resurfacing is a newer method of beauty enhancement that has become increasingly popular in recent years. It is a great way to rejuvenate your skin and restore its vibrant, youthful appearance. Skin resurfacing can be used to reduce wrinkles and fine lines, improve skin tone and texture, and even out skin discoloration. It can also help to reduce the appearance of scars, age spots, and sun damage.
The process of skin resurfacing involves using a laser to remove the top layer of skin, allowing new, healthy skin to emerge. It is a minimally invasive procedure that can be done at your surgeon’s office and typically requires little downtime.
There are many different types of laser skin resurfacing brands and devices, and it can be challenging to get to the bottom of the exact benefits of each technology. It can help to consult with several different providers and ask them specifically why they chose their laser device over others available in the market. You will also want to ask for actual patient before and afters so you can gauge the results that can be achieved for yourself.
One of the main benefits of skin resurfacing is that it can help to slow down the signs of aging. The lasers used in the procedure not only remove surface skin but also stimulate collagen production, which further helps to reduce wrinkles and fine lines over time. This can help to keep your skin looking smooth and youthful for longer, enhancing your beauty. Skin resurfacing can also help to even out skin tone and texture, as well as reduce the appearance of age spots and sun damage.
Dr. Raghu Athré is one of the few cosmetic and reconstructive surgeons in Houston who is a double board certified Facial Plastic surgeon, certified in Otolaryngology and Head/Neck Surgery.
