Facial Plastic Surgery
Since the birth of civilization one of the widely acceptable features of a beautiful face is symmetry. A symmetrical face was deemed beautiful by the ancient Greeks, Romans and Egyptians and even the most recent scientific research shows that people react positively and deem more beautiful faces that display the most symmetry. Therefore it is not surprising that one of the aims of plastic surgery is to restore symmetry to the face. An experienced and skilled board-certified Beverly Hills plastic surgeon such as Dr. Warren Lent places great care in assessing how the facial features can be slightly altered and tweaked so that the overall result is not only symmetrical and harmonious but seamlessly natural, achieving a “still you, but better” effect that most patients are after.
Symmetry is not the only concern of Beverly Hills facial plastic surgery. The youthful appearance, the “inner glow” of the face is just as important. As the aging process takes its toll on patients’ faces plastic surgery can offer a solution that restores the much-coveted fresh-faced look of years past. Signs of aging include sagginess of the skin around the jaw line and neck, loss of elasticity within the deeper layers of the skin as well as wrinkles and age spots. Environmental factors such as prolonged sun exposure, a stressful lifestyle and unhealthy habits such as smoking can also cause havoc with a patient’s face but Beverly Hills facial plastic surgery has the tools to address all of these concerns.
Types of procedures that can make a huge difference
There are a number of Beverly Hills plastic surgery procedures available for patients looking to improve the symmetry of their faces. A large number of patients find that the most noticeable feature of their face, their nose, does not fit their faces perfectly resulting in an overall lack of balance in their facial features. In addition, problems with nasal symmetry can cause more severe problems such as difficulty with breathing (in case of a deviated septum). Rhinoplasty, or as it is more commonly known, the nose job, can effectively address both the functional and the aesthetic downfalls of a less than perfect nose. Overly small noses can also be corrected and some patients seek a facial plastic surgery solution to a previous nose injury that left their noses broken or misaligned.
Similarly to the nose, asymmetrical or protruding ears can also cause discomfort and lack of self-confidence for some patients. Otoplasty or ear reshaping is a type of Beverly Hills facial plastic surgery that aims to address these very concerns. Otoplasty procedures can also help with overly large earlobes or malformed ears by restoring overall symmetry to the face. Facial implants are also great tools of facial plastic surgery in restoring overall symmetry and balance to the face. Facial implants can be used to create a more pronounced chin or give the illusion of naturally beautifully sculpted cheekbones. Signs of aging, including loose skin around the jaw-line and neck as well as wrinkles around the eye area and the forehead, can be addressed with a facelift or a forehead and brow lift to turn back the clock on aging, tired looking faces. In essence, facial plastic surgery provides solutions to the most common problems associated with facial asymmetry and the adverse signs of aging. However, as with all plastic surgery procedures, any facial plastic surgery has to be performed by experienced board-certified Beverly Hills plastic surgeons. Dr. Warren Lent places great importance on detailed preparation, meticulous execution and informative and supportive aftercare assuring that patients feel confident and happy throughout the process and can enjoy the results of their Beverly Hills facial plastic surgery for years to come.
The surgeon’s skill is of paramount importance
It is important to remember that even though some facial plastic surgery procedures are primarily aimed at improving the looks of the patient, they are in no way frivolous, easy surgeries. Our face contains countless nerve endings and muscles that enable us to communicate effectively with an array of facial expressions. A well-trained and experienced Beverly Hills plastic surgeon such as Dr. Warren Lent understands the intricacies of facial plastic surgery procedures and will make sure that the operation is as safe as possible. During your initial consultation with your surgeon it is important to raise any concerns you might have in regards to the procedure. While many patients can say what bothers them about their looks or can explain the functional problems they encounter with their facial features, it is essential to come up with a surgery plan together with your surgeon as they know how to achieve the best possible results. Board-certified plastic surgeons undergo extensive medical training and constantly strive in their profession to be better and more effective so that they can deliver the best and safest results for their patients. In some cases, the surgeon will be able to make suggestions to the patient that they wouldn’t have thought of before but that would ensure that patients can enjoy the aesthetic benefits of a well-executed facial plastic surgery.