Cosmetic Surgery
There may be a number of reasons an individual may consider cosmetic surgery. Perhaps you have a scar that you would like to minimize the appearance of. Or maybe you have a birthmark or mole in a prominent spot that you would like to have removed. Or maybe you are considering a skin resurfacing treatment to address wrinkles or your acne scarring. No matter what your concern, Dr. Christine Lee has been trained in all of the most advanced cosmetic and laser surgical procedures, and can help you find a solution to what concerns you most about your appearance.
Skin Lesions / Mole Removals
Skin lesions, blemishes, skin cancers, birthmarks, scars and other skin
growths can be removed or minimized using various techniques such as
hidden incisions or laser treatments.
Recovery Time: Approximately seven to ten days.
Duration of Results: Generally permanent.
Scar Revision
Surgery to minimize scar visibility using multiple, proven techniques
such as Z-plasty or W-plasty, as well as surface treatments including
dermabrasion, carbon dioxide (CO2) and Erbium:YAG laser resurfacing.
Keloidal scars respond to various lasers and intralesional steroids,
interferon, or bleomycin.
Recovery Time: Variable Duration of Results: Generally permanent
Skin Resurfacing (Dermabrasion, Chemical Peel, Laser Peel)
Removal of the outer layer of the skin using mechanical abrasion, chemicals or ablative lasers, resulting in smoother and less wrinkled skin. Especially helpful to clear deeper wrinkles. Recovery Time: One to three weeks. Duration of Results: Generally permanent.
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)
Surgery of the upper and/or lower eyelids where fat and excess skin,
bags and/or pouches, in the eye area are removed or repositioned to
correct droopy and puffy eyelids.
Recovery Time: Approximately two weeks. Duration of Results: Lower lids, permanent – upper lids, ten years.
Suspension Midfacelift (Macs-Lift)
Minimally invasive facial surgery that lifts cheek tissues vertically
opposite to the pull of gravity, softens smile lines, and lifts the
corner of the mouth.
Recovery Time: Approximately two weeks. Duration of Results: From five to ten years, depending on the patient.
Necklift / S-Lift
Minimally invasive facial surgery with an incision around the ears to
enhance the muscular support of the neck to regain a natural defined
neckline, and tightens the jaw line.
Recovery Time: Approximately two weeks. Duration of Results: From five to ten years, depending on the patient.
Otoplasty (Ear Reshaping)
Surgery of the ear where the ears can be “pinned back” by reshaping the cartilage that obtains a balanced and natural look. Recovery Time: Approximately one week. Duration of Results: Permanent
