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Take Years Off Your Appearance with This ONE Procedure

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The skin around our eyes is some of the most delicate skin on the entire body. It’s also extremely animated and mobile—whether we are smiling, speaking, or even sleeping, it’s constantly changing in conjunction with our expressions and habits. Over time, wrinkles and lines can easily form in this area, becoming a strong indicator of age. Over my years of experience as a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, I see patients visit me time and time again discouraged by tired eyes that seem to affect their entire facial appearance no matter how hard they try to deflect attention.  Fortunately, I offer a solution for qualified candidates to solve this concern.

Male plastic surgery Atlanta GAI use blepharoplasty, also known as eyelid surgery, to improve the appearance of the upper and/or lower eyelids (or both) and lend to an overall younger facial look.  During the blepharoplasty procedure, I remove fatty deposits and excess skin around the eyes to provide patients with that “8 hours of sleep” appearance.

My main goal during blepharoplasty is to achieve the most natural look for his patients with minimal complications. I see both men and women benefit from this procedure, whom I thoroughly discuss realistic goals with to get as close as possible to their desired results.  While some patients only require lower eyelid surgery, others may necessitate just upper eyelid surgery or a combination of both. Around the upper eyelid, there are two main problems I see patients face: fatty deposits that create puffiness or sagging skin that creates unwanted folds. I take a subtle approach during eyelid surgery to avoid an exaggerated look in upper eyelids and brows.

During a consultation, we will discuss your candidacy for blepharoplasty as well as surgery techniques that can be used to achieve your desired results. I can also combine other facial rejuvenation procedures such as forehead lift, neck lift and a full facelift for patients with multiple areas of concern.

If you are interested in blepharoplasty surgery or other cosmetic procedures, please contact us today to schedule a consultation. Connect with me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, on Facebook, Twitter and Google + for the latest news on cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.

Protect Skin to Avoid Premature Wrinkles

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Board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Franklyn Elliott frequently has patients ask him what they can do to prevent premature wrinkles. Although wrinkles and lax skin are inevitable with age, there are some preventative measures patients can take to avoid early signs of aging. One of the most common causes of premature wrinkles and lines is sun damage.facial plastic surgery atlanta

Dr. Elliott always recommends that patients wear sunscreen with a broad-spectrum SPF year round to avoid sun damage that can cause skin to appear thick and wrinkled.  Avoiding environmental factors such as smoking which breaks down collagen can also reduce premature wrinkles.  Despite a proper skincare regime, as we age our skin cells divide more slowly causing the skin to thin and lose elasticity.

For patients with early signs of wrinkles and lax skin, laser skin resurfacing may be a beneficial option to restore new, healthy skin. For patients with specific concerns of sagging skin or wrinkles around the eyes, forehead, or neck, plastic surgery may be a suitable option.

Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) can improve the appearance of the eyes, including the upper and/or lower eyelids or both. A forehead or brow lift eliminates frown lines and deep creases across the forehead, a neck lift can remove excess fat and skin contributing to a turkey waddle appearance.

For patients with multiple areas of concern, full facelift surgery can provide comprehensive results with improved signs of aging on the face and neck.  Dr. Elliott has performed over 300 facelifts and uses the most advanced techniques such as the short scar procedure which allows patients a rapid recovery.  For more information about cosmetic surgery options for wrinkles and sagging skin please call our office to set-up a facial consultation. Be sure to follow Dr. Elliott on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ for the latest plastic surgery news and information.

Endoscopic Brow Lift for Facial Rejuvenation

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For many patients noticing signs of aging isolated to one area of the face, a traditional facelift procedure may not be required for facial rejuvenation. Board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Franklyn Elliott often performs individual (partial) facial procedures for patients with minimal and specific areas of the concerns such as eyelids, lower face, and forehead.  Dedicated to producing delicate and effective results, Dr. Elliott uses the most advanced technology such as Quill™ knotless sutures to assist in healing and minimize scarring.brow-lift-surgery-atlanta-alpharetta-ga

A recent study published in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery reported a majority of surveyed individuals who underwent endoscopic brow lift where highly satisfied with their results. The term brow and forehead lift are frequently used interchangeably; this procedure can provide patients with a natural, more youthful appearance.  Brow lift surgery targets expression lines and signs of aging around the eyebrows and forehead.

Dr. Elliott uses highly-skilled techniques for brow lift surgery including endoscopic brow lift to provide patients with subtle, yet effective results. Using an endoscope (surgical video device) Dr. Elliott makes tiny incisions along the hairline to minimize scarring and downtime. During the procedure, tissue and muscle below the skin can be repositioned and/or removed to lift and smooth wrinkles.  Dr. Elliott frequently attends and speaks at world-wide plastic surgery conferences to educate others and review new surgical techniques and technology.

Other facial rejuvenation procedures that may be performed in combination with brow lift include blepharoplasty (eyelid), mid facelift, and lower facelift surgery.  To learn more about brow lift surgery or to schedule a consultation, please contact our office. Connect with Dr. Elliott on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ for the latest plastic and reconstructive news and information.

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