Procedures > Face

Facelift
The best candidate for a facelift is a man or woman whose face and neck have begun to sag, but whose skin still has some elasticity and whose bone structure is strong and well-defined. Most patients are in their forties to sixties, but facelifts can be done successfully on people in their seventies or eighties as well.

A facelift can make you look younger and fresher, and it may enhance your self-confidence in the process. But it can't give you a totally different look, nor can it restore the health and vitality of your youth. Before you decide to have surgery, think carefully about your expectations and discuss them with Dr. Mealer who has performed thousands of facial cosmetic lifts during his 25 year practice in Southern California.

Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid surgery is performed on people of all ages who want to improve their self-image. Most people have eyelid surgery to minimize the effects of aging or their genetic shape. However, many people in their 20s or 30s may also benefit from the procedure. You may be a good candidate for eyelid surgery if you have any of the following conditions:

Upper Eyelids
* Excess skin that hides the natural fold of the upper eyelids
* Loose skin that hangs down from the upper eyelids
* Puffiness in the upper eyelids that creates a tired look which is usually a genetic trait

Lower Eyelids
* Excess skin and fine wrinkles of the lower eyelids
* Puffy "bags" and, in some cases, dark circles, which is often a result of nasal allergy or congestion.

Eyelid surgery is not for everyone. Please talk with Dr. Mealer to find out if you are a good candidate for this procedure.

Rhinoplasty
Dr. Mealer was a referral source for many plastic surgeons in Southern California because of his vast experience in Rhinoplasty and being Board Certified in ENT as well as Plastic Surgery. Rhinoplasty, or surgery to re-shape the nose, can enhance your self-image. Some of the indications that you may be a good candidate for Rhinoplasty are:

* Your nose appears too large for your face
* There is a bump on the nasal bridge when viewed in profile
* Your nose seems too wide when viewed from the front
* The nasal tip droops or plunges
* The tip is thickened or enlarged
* Your nostrils are excessively flared
* Your nose is off-center or crooked
* Previous injury has made your nose asymmetrical.

It is important to have a clear idea of how you would like your nose to look, and, at the same time, realize that there are limitations to the procedure. Patients with good physical and emotional maturity are usually very satisfied with their decision.

Ear Surgery
Otoplasty, or ear surgery, is usually done to set prominent ears back closer to the head or to reduce the size of large ears. This is usually done on children between the ages of 4 and 14. Ears are almost fully grown by age 6, and the earlier the surgery, the less teasing and ridicule the child will have to endure. Ear surgery on adults is also possible, and there are generally no additional risks associated with ear surgery on an older patient.

Forehead Lift
A forehead lift is most commonly performed in the 40 - 60 age range to minimize the visible effects of aging, although it can help people of any age who have developed furrows or frown lines due to stress or muscle activity. It is often performed in conjunction with a facelift to provide a smoother overall look to the face. Sometimes, patients who believe they need upper-eyelid surgery find that a forehead lift better meets their surgical goals.

Soft Tissue Replacement Therapy
Facial lines and wrinkles are caused by the wearing down of the natural collagen or elastin support layer that lies just beneath your skin. Replacement Therapy is a safe, nonsurgical treatment that smoothes out facial lines, wrinkles and scars by replenishing the natural collagen support layer beneath your skin. These results may be seen immediately. Our state-of-the-art, non-invasive laser therapies will generate new collagen without downtime or open wounds.

For more information about face procedures, please email your request for a consultation, or call us at 406-585-2700.

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