Is your face looking weary and aged? Are you ready to throw back the hands of time and refresh and rejuvenate your appearance? Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Kahlil Andrews offers a number of cosmetic procedures that can rev up a tired face and give you a renewed outlook on life. Check out these three options to treat yourself to a fresher look this spring.
Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery
In addition to their claim to fame as the “windows of our souls,” the eyes are also one of the first facial features to face natural aging. Fine lines, sagging skin, drooping (ptosis), and puffiness can make your eyes (and the rest of you) look tired, even if you are getting your full eight hours a night. Eyelid surgery can address all of these concerns, giving you a more alert appearance.
Eyelid surgery can be performed on the upper and lower eyelids separately or at the same time. The procedure, which can be done under local anesthesia, removes excess skin and tissue that can age you prematurely and even impact your vision. Most patients are able to return to normal activities within 10-14 days after eyelid surgery. After surgery, many can enjoy a more youthful appearance and improved vision.
Endoscopic Brow Lift
Another area of the face that can make you look tired too soon is the brow area. Horizontal lines can begin to form across the forehead, while vertical lines between the eyebrows create the look of perpetual anger or worry. Sagging skin can cause the brow line to droop and can contribute to upper eyelid skin impeding your line of vision. A brow lift or forehead lift effectively lifts the skin of the brow, smoothing away worry lines and rejuvenating your appearance with a wrinkle-free, smoother skin texture.
A brow lift can be performed a number of ways, depending on the specific needs of each patient.
The technique used will determine whether local or general anesthesia will be used and how long the recovery process will take. Incisions for this procedure can also vary, but are typically hidden within the hairline to keep visible post-operative scarring to a minimum.
Botox & Dermal Fillers
If you want to wake up your appearance, but you aren’t quite ready for surgical procedures, injectable treatments offer another option. Injections of Botox, dermal fillers, or a combination of injectables can effectively smooth away fine lines and wrinkles that make you look weary and older than you feel. These procedures typically take just a few minutes to complete and there is minimal downtime after treatment. Mild swelling and bruising may occur but will only last a few days. Results can be expected within 1-2 weeks, and can last several months, depending on the injectable treatment performed.
Schedule a Consultation
Don’t greet the warm weather season looking less than your absolute best. Separate treatments or a combined treatment plan can be created to achieve your desired results. Patients considering West Des Moines plastic surgery procedures can benefit from our highly skilled and compassionate team. Contact Dr. Andrews Plastic Surgery at 319-220-4644 to schedule your personal consultation with Dr. Andrews, discuss your treatment options in greater detail, and learn why so many patients choose our team.
