Have you been thinking about getting plastic surgery but haven’t pulled the trigger for one reason or another? Maybe you felt guilty about spending time on yourself, or maybe you always figured “one day” you’d finally give in on that treat.
Well, what better time than Valentine’s Day to do something sweet for yourself and schedule one of these top plastic surgery procedures you’ve been eyeing up?
1. Kiss Wrinkles Goodbye with a Facelift
Facelifts are sometimes combined with a brow lift or eyelid surgery to address signs of aging in the upper face as well as the mid and lower face.
If you don’t love the wrinkles, creases, and drooping skin that seem to have shown up out of nowhere with age, you might consider treating yourself to a facelift for Valentine’s Day. A facelift can address these common signs of aging in the mid and lower facial areas to help you achieve a smoother and younger-looking appearance.
2. Open the Windows to Your Soul with Eyelid Surgery
If what they say is true and the eyes are the windows to the soul, you wouldn’t want them to hide behind drooping eyelids or a sagging brow. If you can’t see into your baby blues because of sagging eyelids, eyelid surgery might be an appropriate solution for you.
Eyelid surgery, also called blepharoplasty, can be performed on both the upper and lower eyelids. Upper eyelid surgery involves removing excess skin and tissue above the upper eyelid that causes drooping and, in some cases, impaired vision. Lower blepharoplasty can address under-eye puffiness and prominent creases.
3. Fall in Love with Your New Nose
Rhinoplasty, also called a nose job, remains one of the most sought-after facial plastic surgeries. Whether you are looking to correct deformities caused by an injury, breathing problems associated with a deviated septum, and other medical conditions or are unhappy with the size, shape, or asymmetry of your nose, a skilled facial plastic surgeon may be able to help through rhinoplasty.
Keep in mind that while a nose job is one of the most popular procedures, it is also one of the most complex. So it is crucial that you choose a highly skilled and experienced board-certified facial plastic surgeon for your procedure. Treat yourself to a consultation or two with your top picks to help you find the best fit for you.
4. Get a Fuller, Kissable Pout with Fillers
It wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without talking about lips! Injectable fillers can be a great non-surgical solution to thinning lips, asymmetry, and other small imperfections that you’d like to address. Even better still, hyaluronic acid fillers can last up to 12 months before needing a touch-up treatment, so they are relatively low maintenance.
Fillers are also used to temporarily smooth away lines and wrinkles around your nose and mouth, as well as add youthful plumpness to your cheeks.
If you’re planning to get fillers before a date night or other special occasion, schedule your appointment for at least two weeks before the event. This will give any bruising or swelling time to resolve itself.
Waleed Ezzat, M.D., F.A.C.S. is double board-certified in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and otolaryngology/head and neck surgery. He operates under the philosophy that natural beauty is the best kind of beauty. Dr. Ezzat addresses each aesthetic or reconstructive challenge by considering the whole facial anatomy rather than focusing on one isolated area. This comprehensive approach maintains a goal of fully functional and natural-looking results that fit perfectly within each individual’s unique genetic makeup.
