The face is aesthetically the most attractive part of a person’s appearance. It is critical to choose the right surgeon when one is considering any facial cosmetic surgery procedure such as facelift. The patient should feel free to ask any questions during the pre-operative facelift consultation to clear all their doubts and concerns.

A patient with clear understanding of the procedure will have more reasonable expectations and less anxiety throughout the treatment process.

Dr. Eric Yavrouian is a fellowship trained facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon and a board certified otolaryngologist. Dr. Yavrouian will address all questions of the patient accurately and in proper details. He provides facelift surgery to patients in Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, Greater Los Angeles CA, and surrounding locations.

Important Questions to Ask

The patient should ideally prepare a list of important questions that they want to ask during the facelift cosmetic surgery procedure. If you do not ask them, no one else will for you. Some of the key questions may include:

• Are you a trained plastic surgeon or a general surgeon?
• Do you have specialized training in the area of facial surgery?
• How many years of training and experience do you have in plastic surgery procedures?
• Have you performed facelift surgeries in the past, and what is your patient satisfaction rate?
• Do you have hospital privileges for facelift, and where would you perform my surgery?
• Is your team of medical assistants adequately trained?
• From where do you receive a majority of your patients?
• Am I a good candidate for facelift surgery?
• Is it possible to replace facelift with lesser invasive or non-invasive treatment alternatives?
• What would you call an excellent, average, and poor outcome from facelift surgery?
• Will you provide me with facelift before and after photographs of a few earlier patients?
• Can I talk to one of your staff members to learn more about your practice?
• Can I have access to a few testimonials of past patients who have undergone facelift or other surgeries?
• Would you recommend general or local anesthesia in my case for facelift surgery?
• Is your practice well-equipped to handle any emergency medical situations?
• Will I be able to meet you personally during all my visits to your office regarding facelift?
• How long would it take to perform facelift surgery?
• Do I need to undergo any health exams prior to the surgery?
• Are there any risks and complications that I should know of?

Additional Guidance

The patient may find more information about the surgeon’s practice over the Internet and social media. Most surgeon’s have their own practice website, which the patient should review in detail. They should also look for comments, reviews, ratings, and feedback about the surgeon on various sites, forums, and social media sites.

If necessary, the patient may also verify the surgeon’s credentials from the state medical board office. Facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Yavrouian receives patients from Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, Greater Los Angeles CA, and nearby areas for facelift surgery and other procedures.

For more information about treatments and procedures by Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Eric J. Yavrouian, serving patients in and around Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank and the Greater Los Angeles, CA area call 818-241-2150 or click here to contact him for a consultation.

Facelift is a proven cosmetic surgery procedure to reduce the signs of aging and restore a more youthful looking face. During the initial consultation, the surgeon will explain the procedure and familiarize the patient will various aspects of facelift. A number of steps are involved in facelift surgery, which should be performed by an experienced surgeon.

Dr. Eric Yavrouian is a leading facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon providing facelift and various other procedures. Dr. Yavrouian will apply cutting edge surgical techniques to provide optimal results. Patients in Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, Greater Los Angeles CA, and surrounding locations have an opportunity to receive facelift surgery from him.

Administering Local or General Anesthesia

Facelift cosmetic surgery procedure begins with the patient being placed under local or general anesthesia. Depending on the extent of surgery and the patient’s condition, the surgeon will recommend the best choice for anesthesia. The patient’s medical history, current health status and other factors will be considered to ensure a safe anesthesia procedure.

Anesthesia may be performed by a qualified anesthesiologist or a registered anesthetist nurse. In case of local anesthesia, the patient will be relatively alert during the facelift surgery, but will feel no pain in the local area. In case of general anesthesia, the patient will remain unconscious throughout the procedure.

Placing the Incisions

Following anesthesia, the surgeon will place the incisions in pre-determined locations. The incisions will be confined to discreet locations as far as possible, but without compromising the effectiveness of the surgery. Incisions are usually made above the hairline to hide the subsequent scarring.

Sometimes the incisions may be located in the natural facial creases. These locations heal well and are able to hide the scars better than other areas. The incision usually begins behind the hairline on one side of the head, slightly above the temple. It then follows the hairline down to the ear, and continuing into the lower scalp under the hair.

Tightening Facial Skin and Muscles

Through the incisions, the surgeon will lift the facial skin from the underlying tissue. Excess fat deposits will be removed, loose skin will be trimmed, and underlying muscles will be tightened to improve facial contours. Once the procedure is completed, the skin will be re-draped with stitches or staples.

Thereafter, the incision area will be covered with a bandage. Experienced facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Yavrouian receives patients from Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, Greater Los Angeles CA, and nearby areas.

Combining Multiple Procedures

Depending on the patient’s needs, the surgeon may combine the facelift with other procedures to achieve enhanced outcomes. The additional procedures could be invasive or non-invasive. Facial and neck liposuction is commonly added to facelift in order to gently suction out stubborn fat cells.

Lip augmentation with fat transfer surgery, lip implants, or dermal filler injections may be performed along with facelift. Eyelid surgery can be performed to lift sagging eyelids and enhance the upper face appearance along with lower and mid facelift. Facial implants may be used in some cases to add volume to the cheeks or chin along with a facelift.

For more information about treatments and procedures by Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Eric J. Yavrouian, serving patients in and around Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank and the Greater Los Angeles, CA area call 818-241-2150 or click here to contact him for a consultation.

Face is the most visually prominent part of the body, and any anomalies in facial features or signs of aging can be spotted quickly. However, a range of facial cosmetic surgery procedures are available today to provide a youthful and attractive facial appearance.

Leading facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Eric Yavrouian provides various surgical and non-surgical procedures for the face to patients in Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, Greater Los Angeles CA, and surrounding locations.

Rhytidectomy

Rhytidectomy or facelift is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures designed to restore a tighter and firmer facial skin. In addition to skin tightening and providing a gentle lift to the sagging mid-face, the surgeon will also reposition and tighten the underlying weak muscles and connective tissue. Excess facial fat may be removed or redistributed to create an even look. The procedure can be performed using local anesthesia and mild sedation.

Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty or eyelid lift surgery can be performed on upper or lower or both eyelids to correct droopiness and restore younger looking eyes. If the vision is partially impaired due to sagging upper eyelid skin, it will also be corrected. Under eye bags and puffiness that can make a person look old and tired can be improved with blepharoplasty.

Experienced facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Yavrouian receives patients from Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, Greater Los Angeles CA, and nearby areas for this surgery.

Facial Scar Revision

Facial scars can be made significantly smoother and less visible with this scar revision procedure. The procedure may involve recreating the incision, and moving the skin or even the scar to make it less conspicuous. Non-surgical techniques such as laser resurfacing and dermabrasion may be used additionally, particularly when the scars are raised. Keloid scars may first be treated with injectable medications to reduce their size.

Forehead Lift and Brow Lift

The latest approach to forehead lift and brow lift is endoscopic surgery. It involves placement of small incisions behind the hairline. The surgeon will use a scope to perform the surgery in a more precise and less invasive manner, resulting in reduced scarring and faster recovery. The procedure can smooth the forehead and raise the brows, and sometimes may even lower a high hairline to improve facial harmony.

Mentoplasty

Mentoplasty will involve either chin augmentation or reduction to correct facial balance. Chin augmentations surgery will involve placement of synthetic implants in a customized manner. If the incision is placed inside the mouth, the procedure will result in no visible scarring. In case of chin reduction surgery, the incision may be placed discreetly inside the mouth or under the chin. The surgeon will sculpt the bone to a more harmonious size.

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty or nose reshaping surgery is designed to enhance the shape and size of the nose to make it more attractive and bring it in balance with the rest of the facial features. The incisions may be made inside the nose to keep the scarring invisible. However, in a more invasive surgery, the incision will be made discreetly in the area of skin separating the nostrils.

For more information about treatments and procedures by Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Eric J. Yavrouian, serving patients in and around Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank and the Greater Los Angeles, CA area call 818-241-2150 or click here to contact him for a consultation.

Eyelid lift surgery, clinically called blepharoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery procedure to rejuvenate the appearance of eyes. Recovery is an important part of this procedure, and the patient should diligently follow the surgeon’s instructions in the post-operative phase to achieve a safer and faster recovery. At the time of initial consultation, the surgeon will discuss all aspects, including recovery.

Dr. Eric Yavrouian is a fellowship trained facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon and board certified otolaryngologist providing eyelid surgery and various other procedures. Patients in Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, Greater Los Angeles CA, and surrounding locations have an opportunity to receive blepharoplasty from Dr. Yavrouian.

Immediate Post-Operative Phase

Eyelid lift cosmetic surgery is usually performed as an outpatient procedure. Patient should have someone to drive them back home after the surgery. Just after the procedure, the patient’s eyes may be covered with bandages for some time. Once the bandages are removed, the attending staff will apply cold compresses or lubricating ointment to keep the patient comfortable.

Detailed post-operative instructions will be provided to the patient before they leave for home. Pain medications and antibiotics to minimize infection risk will be prescribed for a few days. The first follow-up appointment may be fixed as per surgeon’s advice.

Minor swelling, bruising, itching or dry eye condition is likely to occur during the first few days of the recovery. Medications, ointments and cold compresses can be used as advised to manage these conditions. The surgeon may also prescribe eye drops to prevent dry eye.

Recovery in the First Few Weeks

The patient should avoid watching TV, reading, or surfing the Internet during the first week to minimize strain on the eyes. Excessive strain can cause dry eyes. As far as possible, the patient should maintain the head in an elevated position in the first few days to keep the bruising and swelling to a minimum. The surgeon may remove sutures at the end of the first week.

At this time, the patient may be able to return to their regular activities or go back to work. Dark sunglasses should preferably be worn for the first month when the patient leaves home. This will offer protection against sun and wind and minimize irritation. Frequent naps in the first few weeks can be useful because the eyes can get adequate rest.

Bending, lifting heavy weights, and strenuous exercises should be avoided for two to three weeks following blepharoplasty. The blood flow to the eyes should not be excessive until the recovery is complete. Facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Yavrouian receives patients from Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, Greater Los Angeles CA, and nearby areas for eyelid lift surgery.

Overall Recovery Period

While the patient can resume most of their normal activities after the first week, it will be several weeks before they recover completely. It will take time for the redness and swelling around the eyes to fade away entirely. Over a few months after the surgery, the results will establish progressively and the eyes will appear more youthful and alert.

For more information about treatments and procedures by Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Eric J. Yavrouian, serving patients in and around Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank and the Greater Los Angeles, CA area call 818-241-2150 or click here to contact him for a consultation.