Facial Procedures
There are several procedures aimed at improving the appearance of the face. Some of these procedures include facelifts, rhinoplasty (nose surgery), fat transfers, neck lift, chin or facial implants, lip augmentation and ear or eyelid surgery. Procedures for the face may be for cosmetic purposes, reconstructive such as after an accident or medical reasons, for example, rhinoplasty to correct a breathing problem. Dr. Marvel, a board certified cosmetic surgeon, offers facial procedures to residents of Nashville, Tullahoma and the rest of Middle Tennesse.
Our Facial Procedures
Rhinoplasty
Often referred to as a “nose job” or a “nose reshaping” by many patients, people choose rhinoplasty for a variety of reasons. It can correct cosmetic problems, like a bump or a hook as well as structural problems, like difficulty breathing due to a deviated septum.
Facelift
As we age loose skin, fat deposits and weakened tissues beneath the skin cause the face to sag, principally along the jawline and into the neck. Facelift surgery lifts and tightens the underlying tissues of the face to reduces sagging and excess fat deposits.
Eyelid Surgery
The eyes account for a large part of your face’s expression. They project an array of emotions, including happiness, sorrow, and fear. The eyes themselves are virtually expressionless structures. It is the contour of the skin – the tissue, muscle, fat, hair and lashes around the eyes – that conveys expression.
Facial Implants
Many people are unhappy with a specific part of their face. Whether it’s an undefined jaw, a weak chin, or sunken cheekbones, facial implants can restore volume, add definition and improve the overall balance of your face. The results are subtle and natural, yet they provide a dramatic improvement.
Lip Augmentation
Lip augmentation is a cosmetic procedure that adds volume and fullness to the lips. The most common method of lip augmentation is an injectable filler.
Ear Surgery
Otoplasty, or sometimes described as “pinning back” the ears, is designed to change the ear shape and contour. It may be performed on anyone over the age of six years old – when ear growth is almost complete.
Fat Transfers
A fat transfer procedure is also known as fat grafting or fat injection transfers fat from body areas where excess fat exists, such as the outer thighs to areas where the volume may be lacking; for example the buttocks, breasts, face or hands.