Eyes

Closeup of Illustrated EyeWhat is it?

Eyelid surgery may be performed to rejuvenate puffy, saggy, or tired looking eyes and improve vision. By removing excess skin, muscle, and fat from the upper or lower lids fine wrinkles, bags, and droopy eyelids may be corrected.

Am I a good candidate?

A good candidate for eyelid surgery has realistic and positive goals in mind. Below is a listing of some common conditions that may be corrected by eyelid surgery.

  • Excess skin or fat that changes the natural fold of the upper lids
  • Loose upper lid skin that may obscure normal vision
  • A puffy appearance to the upper or lower eyelids
  • Excess skin and fine wrinkles of the lower eyelids
  • Bags and circles under eyes
  • Lower eyelid droopiness


How can I learn more?

If you are seriously interested in having cosmetic plastic surgery the best way for you to find out what procedures might benefit you the most is to schedule an in-depth consultation with Dr. Glenn Jelks.

Upper eyelid surgery removes wrinkled folds of skin on the upper lids that can create hooding, and lower eyelid surgery removes puffy under eye bags.

Incisions follow the natural contours of your upper and lower lids and blend into natural creases.After surgery your appearance is brighter, more alert and rested.(ASAPS)

What is it?

Lipostructure means “structuring with your own fat”.  It is placed in the face for loss of volume to the facial fat pads as well as to facial lines and to areas like the chin. Fat can help correct deficits related to trauma and to soften scars   Fat is a means of support to facial structures and will enhance the elasticity of the skin.

Older patients may need fat in the earlobes and the back of the hands.  It is also used for breast and body reconstruction.

The goal is restoration not change in facial structures.

Fat provides long lasting results just as you see with hair grafts and skin grafts.

Am I a good candidate?

A good candidate for lipostructure has realistic and positive goals in mind.

Some common conditions that may be corrected by lipostructure.

  • Augmentation of volume-deficient areas such as face, hands and ear lobes
  • Correction of depressions in the skin that may have occurred following liposuction or due to scarring


How can I learn more?

If you are seriously interested in having cosmetic plastic surgery the best way for you to find out what procedures might benefit you the most is to schedule an in-depth consultation with Dr. Glenn Jelks.

Lipostructure involves the removal of fat from one area and careful re-injection of the patient’s own fat into volume deficit areas.

Illustration before & after of facelift
Limited Incision Facelift

 

What is it?

Over time, the loss of volume in the face and the effects of gravity can lead to loose, sagging and wrinkled skin. A facelift may be performed to restore a more youthful appearance to the face and neck by tightening deep tissues as well as the removing excess skin.

Am I a good candidate?

A good candidate for a facelift has realistic and positive goals in mind. Below is a listing of some common conditions that may be corrected by a facelift.

  • Jowls created by loss of muscle tone in the lower face
  • Sagging in the midface
  • Deep creases below the lower eyelids or along the nose extending to the corners of the mouth
  • Loose skin and excess fatty deposits in the face and neck


How can I learn more?

If you are seriously interested in having cosmetic plastic surgery the best way for you to find out what procedures might benefit you the most is to schedule an in-depth consultation with Dr. Glenn Jelks.

A facelift corrects visible signs of aging such as deep cheek folds, jowls, and loose skin on the front and sides of your neck.

Facelift incisions may be placed within the hairline and within the natural contours in front of and behind the ears for minimal scarring.

After surgery, the skin on your face and neck will look smoother, firmer, and fresher.

(ASAPS)

What is it?

A browlift is a procedure that corrects drooping and wrinkled skin that can cause sagging eyebrows and hooded upper eyelids. By lifting and repositioning the brows, your forehead will be smoother and have a more youthful and relaxed appearance.

Am I a good candidate?

A good candidate for a browlift has realistic and positive goals in mind. Below is a listing of some common conditions that may be corrected by a browlift.

  • Creases across the forehead, on the bridge of the nose, and between the eyes
  • Frown lines between the eyebrows
  • Low or sagging brows that hood the eyelid


How can I learn more?

If you are seriously interested in having cosmetic plastic surgery the best way for you to find out what procedures might benefit you the most is to schedule an in-depth consultation with Dr. Glenn Jelks.

A browlift corrects drooping eyebrows and eyelid tissues, as well as forehead creases and frown lines, that can make you look worried or angry.

The eyebrows are gently raised and repositioned in a more youthful position.

After surgery, your eyebrows will be elevated and your forehead will be smooth, resulting in a refreshed and relaxed appearance.

(ASAPS)

Illustration of Before & After Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty: Before & After Example

What is it?

Rhinoplasty may be performed to reshape, reduce or augment a person’s nose to better complement other facial features. A nasal hump may be removed, nostril width corrected, or the angle between the nose and the mouth may be changed. Rhinoplasty can also correct some breathing problems due to injury or birth defects.

Am I a good candidate?

A good candidate for rhinoplasty has realistic and positive goals in mind. Below is a listing of some common conditions that may be corrected by rhinoplasty.

  • Reduction of nose size to be in better with other facial structures
  • Modification of nose width, at the bridge
  • Nose profile with visible, humps or depressions on the bridge
  • Wide, large or upturned nostrils
  • Nasal asymmetry and deviation
  • Nasal tip that is large, bulbous, drooping or too upturned


How can I learn more?

If you are seriously interested in having cosmetic plastic surgery the best way for you to find out what procedures might benefit you the most is toschedule an in-depth consultation with Dr. Glenn Jelks.

Rhinoplasty can reshape your nose to remove a nasal hump and reduce an enlarged tip. It can also improve the angle between your nose and upper lip.

Cartilage and bone can be readjusted to improve the shape of the nose.

The nasal bridge can be narrowed by moving the bone inward.

Following surgery, your nose will better complement your other facial features.

(ASAPS)

What is it?

Otoplasty can improve the shape and positioning of ears. It can make your ears smaller or reposition ears closer to the head if they are protruding. It can also correct defects of the ear present from birth or from injury.

Am I a good candidate?

A good candidate for otoplasty has realistic and positive goals in mind. Below is a listing of some common conditions that may be corrected by otoplasty.

Overly large ears (macrotia)

Protruding ears

Ear defects present from birth or injury

How can I learn more?

If you are seriously interested in having cosmetic plastic surgery the best way for you to find out what procedures might benefit you the most is to schedule an in-depth consultation with Dr. Glenn Jelks.

Otoplasty may be performed on adults, or children as young as five or six, when the ears are near full development.

Cartilage can be reshaped to bring your ear into its correct position.

After surgery, ears have a normal appearance.

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New York, NY 10075
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