Dr. Benjamin W. Light, MD, FACS - What Is Facial Plastic Surgery?
Dr. Benjamin Light is a cosmetic medicine and surgery specialist practicing in Decatur, AL. Dr. Light specializes in the enhancement of appearance. Improving aesthetic, symmetry and proportion are key goals in cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic medicine has nothing to do with these specific areas not functioning properly; therefore,... more
What Is Facial Plastic Surgery?
Facial plastic surgery is a medical specialty that focuses on oral maxillary surgery, dermatology, ophthalmology, and plastic surgery. It is devoted to both reconstructive and cosmetic enhancements. The procedures that facial plastic surgeons perform include facelifts, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, and reconstruction of the head and neck.
Facelift Surgery. A facelift is a surgical procedure that improves visible signs of aging in the face and neck. This includes jowls in the cheek and jaw, loose skin around the neck, and deepening of fold lines around the nose. This surgery can reverse skin damage from the sun, gravity, smoking, heredity, and stress.
Rhinoplasty Surgery. A rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure that is commonly called a "nose job" or "nose reshaping" by patients. It enhances facial harmony and symmetry through the reconstruction of the nose. Rhinoplasty surgery can also correct impaired breathing caused by structural defects in the nose.
Eyelid Surgery. Eyelid surgery is a surgical procedure to improve the appearance of the eyelids. Surgery can be performed on the upper lids, lower lids, or both. It treats excess skin and fine wrinkles of the lower eyelid and bags under the eyes. The surgery can remove excess skin to improve vision and one’s cosmetic appearance.
