Facial Cosmetic Surgery Section

IS COSMETIC SURGERY FOR YOU?

Thanks to the development of advanced medical devices and biomaterials, many of today's facial cosmetic procedures are minimally invasive and can be performed in an office setting using local and/or intravenous anesthesia.

Because of their surgical and dental background, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform cosmetic procedures that involve functional and aesthetic aspects of the face, mouth, teeth and jaws.  Extensive education and training in surgical procedures involving soft tissue (skin and muscle) and hard tissue (bone and cartilage) finely attune our surgeons to the need for harmony between facial appearance and function.

At Salem-Peabody , Melrose-Wakefield and Newburyport Oral Surgery, our doctors are qualified to help you decide if cosmetic surgery or cosmetic skin treatments would help you improve your appearance and reduce the signs of aging.

WHAT PROCEDURES ARE AVAILABLE AT SALEM-PEABODY, MELROSE-WAKEFIELD & NEWBURYPORT ORAL SURGERY?

The following are just SOME of the cosmetic procedures available at our three locations.

Lip Enhancement can reshape the upper and lower lip to give a more aesthetic or youthful appearance.  Augmentation of the lips is accomplished using various materials that help "plump" the lips, creating fullness and decreasing vertical lines.

For example:

Lip Enhancements

BOTOX® Cosmetic

BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment is a revolutionary approach to reversing the effects of facial wrinkles. Crow’s feet, worry lines, and laugh lines can all be a thing of the past. These are referred to as dynamic wrinkle lines and all are treatable with this procedure. Cosmetic denervation is the process of injecting BOTOX® Cosmetic into the tiny facial muscles that create the wrinkles.

Before Surgery

To better understand your overall health, we will evaluate your medical history prior to surgery. In addition, a complete examination of your eyes is made in order to decide the most effective injection sites. All issues and concerns will be discussed. The areas that will be treated are marked and digital photographs are taken in order to determine the amount of improvement after surgery.

The BOTOX® Cosmetic Procedure

BOTOX® Cosmetic injections are performed without anesthesia because they are virtually painless. Only a very small sting is felt when the injections are made. The effects are not permanent and may need to be repeated two to three times per year to retain the effects. Research has suggested, however, that long-term use of the injections leads to a longer duration of each treatment's effect. Patients over the age of 65 may not experience such dramatic results. BOTOX® Cosmetic is only useful in treating expression lines and cannot be used to repair sagging skin caused by aging.

Postoperative Information

After the operation patients may experience slight bruising around the area that quickly fades. Normal activities can be performed immediately. Possible side effects are temporary weakness of nearby muscles or in rare cases an eyelid may droop. BOTOX® Cosmetic is completely reversible so any side effect is only a temporary condition. The doctor will explain all risks associated at the time of your consultation.

Injectable fillers

Injectable fillers (Restylane, Radiesse, Collagen, etc.) are synthetic or naturally occurring materials that are placed with small needles to plump wrinkles, furrows or grooves in the skin.  The results are instantaneous although the duration varies with the material chosen.

REMEMBER

Facial cosmetic surgery may refine, enhance and/or rejuvenate existing features.  It will not give you a new face or a new life.  How much or how little change is realized depends on the individual and the extent of the surgical procedure.  Your age, health, skin texture, bone structure, healing capacity and personal habits, such as smoking or alcohol consumption, are all factors that may affect the results of your surgery. 

Each procedure outlined on this page entails a reasonable recovery period during which you may experience some swelling, bruising and discomfort.  These are part of the normal healing process.

If you are interested in learning more about these procedures, and determining whether you are a candidate for cosmetic surgery, please schedule a visit with us by contacting Salem-Peabody, Melrose-Wakefield, Newburyport Oral Surgery.