Dr. Gilbert Lee, MD, FACS - Voted San Diego's Top Doctor for Plastic Surgery 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

Facial Procedures

Facial Procedures

Faces are our expression to the world of who we are. However, our reflection in the mirror may not match the image we hold of ourselves or the image we want to present to the world. This can adversely affect our self-esteem and feeling of self-confidence.

Facial surgical and non-surgical procedures enable us to change the way we look, and therefore how we feel about ourselves. Because our faces are the most visible parts of our bodies, facial procedures in particular can make a significant improvement in our self-perception and public perception. In particular, facial aging can negatively affect our appearance in a variety of ways. Forehead wrinkles and furrows between our eyebrows portray an angry or pensive expression. Hooding of the upper eyelids and bags under the eyes express a tired appearance. Deep creases on the sides of the nose and mouth, and loose neck skin show the effects of time and aging on our faces. These permanent stigmata of facial aging may cause friends and family to ask if you are tired, angry or upset. When this occurs, your appearance is no longer reflecting the energy and vitality you still possess.

There is a wide array of facial treatment options allowing Changes to customize treatments to your unique face. Face surgery procedures include: face lift, brow lift, ear pinning surgery, eyelid surgery, Asian eyelid revision, neck lift, nose surgery, fat grafting and chin/cheek implants. Recent advances in technology have also greatly increased the number of non-surgical options. These include injectables like Botox,  Dysport, Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, Sculptra, and Artefill. Other popular options are  laser resurfacing, dermabrasion, chemical peels, and spider vein treatment.

Whether surgical or non-surgical methods of treatment are used, the objectives of facial treatments are to make natural looking changes to restore a youthful appearance, maintain facial harmony and balance, and achieve an enhanced sense of well-being. Schedule a consultation to determine the best option for you.