Dr. Larry C. Young specializes in facial cosmetic procedures intended to restore youth and vitality to the appearance of our Tennessee patients. Procedures such as facelift, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), and rhinoplasty can be performed individually or in various combinations at our Nashville cosmetic surgery practice as part of a comprehensive cosmetic plan. Most are performed under IV sedation in our office surgical suite or at an outpatient surgical facility. Our surgical suite is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Healthcare. At your initial consultation with Dr. Young, he will thoroughly discuss your options with you, taking the time to answer any questions you might have to ensure that you are confident in your decisions.
If you have any questions about any of the following procedures or would like to schedule a consultation with Dr. Young, please contact our Nashville, Tennessee, plastic surgery practice.
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As you age, wrinkled, creased skin can develop on the face, neck, or forehead, along with fat deposits and folds along the jaw line and under the chin. While a facelift can't stop the aging process, it can "turn back the clock" seven to ten years. When the facelift procedure is performed by a surgeon with Dr. Young's experience and eye for aesthetics, the results of a facelift can be remarkably discreet and natural looking, as well.
Depending on the area to be treated at our Tennessee practice, a facelift usually involves making incisions in creases around the ears and into the hair. Once the skin is lifted from the area to be treated, excess fat is then removed and the deep muscle tissue is tightened. Finally, the skin is repositioned, tightened, and secured. Swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort are common with facelifts and usually lasts between 10 and 14 days. After 10 days, the patient may camouflage any lingering discoloration with make-up. Two weeks after undergoing the procedure at our Tennessee practice, the facelift patient has generally recovered and is able to non-strenuous activities. To schedule a facelift consultation, please contact our Nashville practice today.
The mid-face is the area of the cheeks below the eyes and to the sides of the nose. Aging of this area typically results in a flat or hollowed appearance below the eyes, lengthening of the lower eyelids, and development of a furrow dividing the cheek into two parts. At our Tennessee practice, the lifting of the mid-face is frequently performed with a conventional facelift (cheek-neck lift) and is especially beneficial if you have had a facelift years ago and think you are ready for a tuck-up procedure. The result is an improved contour of the cheeks and shorter, more youthful-appearing lower eyelids.
An eyelid lift, or blepharoplasty, is the preferred treatment for removing bags under the eyes and correcting drooping eyelids, conditions that can add years to your appearance and even impair your vision. In this procedure, Dr. Young removes excess fat, skin, and muscle through small incisions made along the natural lines of the eyelids. The incisions are closed with fine sutures, which will leave scars that are practically invisible.
Some blepharoplasty patients who visit our Nashville, Tennessee, practice may be candidates for a lower eyelid blepharoplasty surgery in which the incision is made inside the lower lid. This eyelid surgery procedure leaves no visible scars, making it potentially ideal for male patients and young female patients with bulging lower eyelids and dark circles. An upper blepharoplasty is ideal for patients with excess skin resting on the upper eyelids. Upper eyelid surgery can remove extra skin in this area, resulting in a more rejuvenated appearance. Both upper and lower blepharoplasty can be performed under IV sedation.
Although some swelling, bruising, and discomfort are part of the recovery process, they can usually be alleviated with cold compresses and appropriate medication. Most patients can return to their normal routines within a few days and back to work about a week after receiving eyelid surgery. Contact us in Tennessee for more information about undergoing eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) at our Nashville practice.
Nose surgery, or rhinoplasty, can be performed on any part of the nose. This commonly performed procedure can be used to increase or reduce the size of the nose, to modify its bridge or tip, or to alter its slope or angle. Some patients who visit our Tennessee practice also seek rhinoplasty to correct a deformity from injury or to improve breathing. Your consultation with Dr. Young will include computer imaging of your face to illustrate changes you can reasonably expect from rhinoplasty surgery.
In most rhinoplasty procedures, the skin of the nose is cut and lifted away from the bone and cartilage framework beneath, which is then shaped and sculpted as desired. The skin is then re-draped over the "new" framework, and a splint is applied to help your nose maintain its reshaped form. In some cases, soft splints may be inserted in the nostrils to provide additional stability and can be removed one week after you undergo rhinoplasty surgery at our Tennessee practice.
Following rhinoplasty, bruising, swelling, and discomfort are to be expected, but all can be minimized with cold compresses and medication prescribed by Dr. Young. The most visible swelling and bruising usually disappear within one to two weeks after rhinoplasty surgery. External splints and stitches are removed in a week, and you can usually return to work or non-strenuous activities within a week. Strenuous activities may be resumed in two to three weeks. Contact our Tennessee practice to learn more about rhinoplasty.
Forehead lifts, or browlifts, are usually performed under IV sedation in an outpatient setting. The patient is sleeping, notices no pain, and remembers nothing about the surgery.
The most common method, the endoscopic browlift, is performed through three small incisions above the forehead just behind the hairline. Dr. Young then elevates the forehead and brows to a more desirable position, maintaining a natural looking brow. Sometimes muscles between the brows can be cut to diminish frown lines. This is all done without removing scalp or hair. Endoscopic browlifts may be performed alone or along with other procedures such as a facelifts or eyelid surgery.
Not every patient is a candidate for an endoscopic browlift; however, other approaches can be used to elevate the brow to a more desirable position. The best approach for a browlift will be addressed during the consultation. Some or our Tennessee patients opt to undergo a facelift or eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) at our Nashville practice in conjunction with a browlift to achieve the best possible results from their cosmetic surgery. Most patients are on their feet within a couple of days of undergoing the procedure and are able to return to their normal routines in about 10 days.
A chin implant can create a more balanced profile by strengthening a weak, receding chin or widening a small chin. An extensive variety of implant shapes and materials are available to permit Dr. Young to reshape the chin to the optimal contours. The procedure involves placing the implant in a pocket created over the bone of the chin and is performed under local anesthesia with IV sedation in our office surgical suite. Post-operative swelling, bruising, and discomfort generally subside in just a few days. At our Tennessee practice, chin contouring and rhinoplasty are often performed together to restore balance to a patient's face.
Cheek augmentation can improve the contour of the middle of the face. It can be used to create higher, more prominent cheekbones, helping to restore the youthful fullness of the cheeks. During the procedure, a cheek implant is positioned through an incision in the mouth under the upper lip. Post-operative bruising and swelling usually lasts between seven to ten days. There is usually minor discomfort, which can be relieved by medication prescribed by Dr. Young.
Contact our Tennessee practice for more information about rhinoplasty, facelift, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), or another treatment. The staff of our Nashville office would be happy to answer any questions you might have.
Contact us in Tennessee for more information about facelift, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), and the other procedures we offer at our Nashville practice.
Larry C. Young, M.D.
345 23rd Avenue North
Suite 412
Nashville, TN 37203
(ph) 615.321.5505
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