Our Facial Plastics Surgical Services

Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) is a plastic surgery procedure for correcting sagging or drooping eyelids. The eyelid, because its skin is much thinner than that in other parts of the face, is often one of the first facial areas to show signs of aging. Eyelids that sag or droop can affect peripheral vision, making daily activities such as driving more difficult. Blepharoplasty may become necessary when various factors, which include aging, sun damage, smoking and obesity, cause the muscles and tissue that support the eyelids to weaken.

Also known as a forehead lift, a brow lift is a surgical procedure performed to reduce signs of aging in the forehead area. It aims to remove or minimize deep horizontal creases across the forehead and bridge of the nose, and the frown lines between the eyebrows. It also lifts the eyebrows, making the eyes look more open.

Most of the outer ear consists of skin over contoured cartilage; muscles and ligaments hold it in place. The lobe of the ear does not contain any cartilage, however, making it susceptible to damage, particularly if it has been pierced. Heavy earrings can cause the hole in the earlobe, or the earlobe itself, to stretch considerably, or the earlobe to split or tear. A forceful pull on an inserted earring can also cause the earlobe to tear.

The earlobe may also be intentionally stretched by a gauge-style piercing.

Blepharoplasty, also known as eyelid surgery, is a surgical procedure that improves the appearance of the eyelids by tightening muscles and tissue or removing excess fat and skin. A lower eyelid blepharoplasty is used to treat the following:

Under-eye bags

Drooping lower eyelids

Excess skin

Fine wrinkles

Circles under the eye

A lower eyelid blepharoplasty can be performed on adult men and women alike and offers a younger, more refreshed look that reflects across the whole face.

Blepharoplasty is one of the most commonly performed facial plastic surgery procedures. The popularity of this procedure reflects the importance of the eyes in perfecting overall appearance. If the appearance of the eyes causes a patient to be unhappy, they may want to consider lower eyelid blepharoplasty to improve their look and boost their confidence through a safe procedure with minimal downtime.

Mentoplasty (chin surgery) is a surgical procedure to reshape the chin by either augmenting or reducing it. Chin implants improve a person‘s profile by making a “weak” chin look stronger; chin reduction also improves the profile, but removes bone and/or tissue and muscle to do so. To create optimal facial proportion, mentoplasty is often performed in conjunction with rhinoplasty (nose surgery).

Mohs micrographic surgery is a safe and effective treatment for skin cancer. During Mohs surgery, a dermatologic surgeon removes cancerous tissue in small sections in the office setting. The visible tumor and any “roots” extending beneath the surface of the skin are excised. Because it may be necessary to remove many layers of skin to reach these roots, large wounds or scars, often in prominent areas, can be left behind. In these cases, reconstructive plastic surgery can be performed to repair the wound, maintain the structure of the facial tissue and improve the skin‘s appearance.

Nasal reconstruction is sometimes necessary to restore appearance and functionality to the nose. There are several reasons a nasal reconstruction procedure may be required: to restructure a congenital deformity, to repair an injury, to revise a previous rhinoplasty or to reconstruct the nose after cancer treatment. Nasal reconstruction is typically performed by an otolaryngologist, often in conjunction with a plastic surgeon. Recovery from nasal reconstruction, particularly when it involves a complex procedure or multiple surgeries, may take several months.

A neck lift is a surgical procedure that smooths and tightens the neck‘s skin, which can sag from aging or weight loss. There are usually two components to a neck lift: cervicoplasty, which removes excess skin, and platysmaplasty, which removes or tightens muscles in the neck. A neck lift can be performed alone or as part of a facelift. A neck lift candidate is in good physical and emotional health, and has realistic expectations about the outcome of surgery. The results of a neck lift can last up to 10 years.

Rhinoplasty (nose surgery) is one of the most frequently performed plastic surgery procedures. Dr. Ramachandra performs both functional and cosmetic rhinoplasty. During rhinoplasty, the nose is reshaped, reduced or augmented to improve its appearance and/or function. Rhinoplasty may be performed to correct a birth defect, or repair an injury such as a broken nose. It is also often performed strictly for cosmetic reasons.

For a patient with ongoing sinusitis, rhinoplasty is sometimes performed in conjunction with endoscopic sinus surgery; for a patient with a deviated septum, it is often performed along with septoplasty, a procedure that straightens the septum. In such cases, rhinoplasty effectively treats health and breathing problems, in addition to improving the patient‘s appearance.

Scar revision reduces the prominence of scars that result from injury or previous surgery. Although many scars fade over time and become barely noticeable, disruptions to the healing process can cause them to become red, raised, indented or otherwise deformed. The prominence of a scar depends on the type and severity of the injury that caused it, and the patient‘s age, overall health and ability to heal. For people who are unhappy with or embarrassed by their scars, there are a number of procedures available to make scars less apparent.