Facelift surgery makes a patient look unnatural.

An unnatural 'wind tunnel' look is the result of excessive horizontal tension on the skin itself. Natural, unoperated results are achieved with techniques that use the layer deep to the skin, known as the SMAS, to lift and reposition sagging tissues of the face and neck in a superior and oblique direction. The obvious appearance of an unnatural look makes the prevalence of this outcome seem much greater than its true occurrence.

It requires a long recovery time.

Recovery occurs in stages. The initial post-operative stage of bruising and swelling is usually sufficiently improved by 2-3 weeks for most social or business activities. However, the healing process continues to occur for up to 1 year but these are more minor changes.

Only women get facelift surgery.

Increasingly more men have been taking advantage of the benefits of plastic surgery. The recent demographic trend in cosmetic procedures has been in the range of 15-20% men with facelifts a part of the choices available to help men look their best as they get older.

If I do surgery now, I will just have to do it again later.

Timing is everything! The philosophy of waiting until the aging process has progressed to its maximum degree of sagging before doing anything about it has been replaced by intervening at an earlier stage so that the transformation will appear more gradual and less drastic. Frequently, the skin and deep tissues are of better quality in patients in their 50's than in their 70's resulting in a longer lasting result. A program of diet and exercise, skin care, and maintenance tightening treatments like FaceTite and Ultherapy® can prolong the benefits of surgery. Remember, surgery doesn't stop the clock but you will always look better 10 years following a facelift than if you waited and did nothing.

If I just keep doing fillers, I won't need facelift surgery.

Injectable fillers and the concept of volume replacement in the aging face have been of tremendous benefit in our efforts to achieve a more youthful appearance for our patients. However, fillers can be counterproductive when excessive expansion of the cheek is performed in an effort to lift the lower face. There comes a point where the most natural result will be produced by facelift surgery and not by more and more fillers.

Nose

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Rhinoplasty

Nasal surgery, known as rhinoplasty, can improve the appearance of the nose externally as well as the internal functioning of the nasal airways. Internal procedures correct deformities of the nasal septum or turbinates which can obstruct the nasal airway. Rhinoplasty is said to be an operation of millimeters because frequently very small changes can determine whether the result appears natural or surgical. Dr. Forley will discuss your concerns during your consultation, perform both an internal and external nasal exam, and develop an anatomically based plan for surgery. He will also create a 3D simulation to assist in your visualization of the planned outcome.

Importance Of Aesthetics

Each nose is different and requires an individualized approach
Balance nasal aesthetics with the surrounding aesthetics of the face
Subtle changes are the hallmark of a natural result

In many respects, the anatomic structure of the nose determines the outcome. The surgical interventions that reduce, augment, or reshape the existing nasal anatomy are utilized to achieve a post-operative anatomic framework that defines the result.

Preserving the positive aspects of your nose can often be as important as altering the areas that need improvement so that your nose will blend aesthetically with your face, but not appear overly operated. Performing the same operation on every patient will work for some but will produce unnecessary changes in others that will detract from their overall result.

Internal nasal anatomy that obstructs the airway must be precisely analyzed by physical exam and, in some cases, with adjunctive imaging tools such as a CT scan to determine the cause. The nasal septum, nasal bones, and nasal turbinates can all contribute to breathing problems and need to be addressed individually. Medical issues that can affect breathing, such as allergies and chronic sinus infections, are referred to the appropriate specialists.

3D Imaging

Get a preview of the proposed result
See your transition from before to after with our morphing tool
Visualize the planned changes and give important feedback to Dr. Forley

The value of 3D imaging in nose surgery is that it enables you to get a preview of the proposed result. Dr. Forley will take photographs of you that are then converted to the 3D simulation by Crisalix software using AI technology. A variety of imaging tools are then used to produce the simulation that you will be able to discuss with Dr. Forley. He also has a “morphing” tool that will show you the transition from before to after on the computer. Although the outcome of your surgery cannot be precisely matched to a computer simulation, the technology assists in your ability to visualize the changes being planned so you can give important feedback to Dr. Forley. Go back

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