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or rhytidectomy, is designed to restore a more youthful appearance by smoothing and tightening the major wrinkles and sagging skin of the face, neck, and jaw line. along with the removal of any excess skin, the muscles of the face and neck are elevated and secured, helping to maintain the improvement of the contours of the face and neck. a face lift can make a patient look 5 to 10 years younger.

(blepharoplasty) consists of the removal of precise amounts of excess skin and fat pockets in the upper and/or lower eyelids, along with appropriate tightening of the involved structures

or a "nose job" is the surgical procedure that improves the appearance and proportions of the nose, thus enhancing facial balance and harmony. specifically, rhinoplasty can correct the size, width, and profile of the nose, as well as the nasal tip and nostrils.

known as reduction mammaplasty, is the removal of breast tissues. it is designed for women with large, pendulous breasts who experience a variety of medical problems caused by excessive weight and low center gravity of their breasts, ranging from back and neck pain and skin irritation to skeletal deformities and breathing problems. breast reduction surgery can also be performed on men who suffer from a condition called gynecomastia (enlargement of the male breasts).

is a surgical procedure that removes bothersome, localized, disproportionate deposits of excess fat from specific areas of the body, face and neck. liposuction can be used to slim the hips and thighs, flatten the abdomen, shape the calves and ankles, or eliminate a double chin. liposuction is the most popular cosmetic surgical procedure performed today. liposuction may not be the appropriate procedure choice in all cases, and there are limitations as to the amount of fat that can safely be removed in a single operation. liposuction is not a substitute for weight control.