Face

Smooth eyelid contours are often seen as a sign of youth and vitality, which is why many men and women aim to brighten their upper face with makeup, cosmetics, and eye patches, among other at-home remedies. Unfortunately, puffiness and under-eye bags are a common development of the natural aging process and can interfere with maintaining a youthful, energetic appearance. Despite popular belief that bagginess is primarily caused by a lack of sleep, puffy upper and lower eyelids typically appear as a result of:  Weakened eyelid structures due to aging: As we age, the skin and muscles supporting the eyelids typically lose integrity. Fat can also migrate to the lower eyelids over time, creating the appearance of puffiness or bagginess. With these weakened support structures, puffy... Continue Reading

Premature facial aging can start as early as a patient’s early twenties, often presenting in the form of crow’s feet, frown lines, drooping eyelids, creases, and general skin laxity. While these signs of aging are very common, they can make both men and women feel like they no longer recognize their own face. There are many factors that can exacerbate visible aging in the face, including:  Unprotected sun exposure: Sun damage is one of the main factors that tend to worsen facial aging, often causing the skin to look less full and hydrated. Without sun protection, the skin’s tone and texture can look dull and wrinkled regardless of a patient’s actual age.   Smoking, poor diet, and other lifestyle preferences: An unhealthy diet, lack of sleep,... Continue Reading

Wrinkles are among some of the most bothersome indications of facial aging for many patients, often deepening over time due to a combination of factors, including declining collagen production and repeated facial expressions. For some, wrinkles can start to form as early as an individual’s late twenties. While wrinkles, folds, and creases can prematurely age the face, there are many different techniques to help erase these facial lines and restore a brighter, younger-looking appearance at any age. Potential treatment options offered by our Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Jon Paul Trevisani, include: BOTOX® Cosmetic and Dysport®: When injected, BOTOX® Cosmetic and Dysport temporarily smooth wrinkles by blocking nerve signals to muscles, reducing muscle movement and softening the appearance of expression lines and creases. These injectables are... Continue Reading

Dark circles under the lower eyelids are often associated with a lack of sleep, but many patients don’t know that shadows can develop regardless of how rested or alert you feel. These dark circles are often accompanied by puffy under-eye bags, which is no coincidence. Eye bags typically become more noticeable as natural collagen production declines, causing the fat pads below the eyes to protrude as you get older. While sleep deprivation can certainly exacerbate dark circles, bulging fat pads are known to create shadows under the eyes no matter how much sleep you get the night before.  Fortunately, lower blepharoplasty can be an ideal treatment to not only improve dark circles, but also smooth puffiness below the eyes. During the procedure, Dr. Jon Paul... Continue Reading

Despite popular belief, tired eyes can develop regardless of how rested you feel, or whether you got a full night’s sleep. Unfortunately, many of the characteristics that constitute tired eyes — such as drooping skin and under-eye bags — can also make individuals look angry, stressed, or older than their actual age. There are several techniques that can brighten the eyes and make you look more well-rested depending on the types of concerns exhibited: “Hooding” and excess eyelid skin: If support for the upper eyelids has weakened to the point of “hooding,” a condition in which excess skin accumulates on the lash line and potentially droops into your line of vision, upper blepharoplasty is considered the best solution to tighten loose tissue and smooth the... Continue Reading

Frown lines can be one of the most noticeable—not to mention bothersome—signs of facial aging that develop over the years. These vertical creases between the brows often appear with the formation of facial expressions, but over time they can become visible even when the face is at rest. By giving the appearance of a furrowed brow, frown lines can unintentionally make you seem angry, stressed, or tired even when you are at your happiest or most energetic state. The good news is that a simple half-hour treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic or Dysport® is often all it takes to relax the overactive muscles that cause frown lines to develop and restore a brighter, more easygoing appearance.    These highly popular injectables can reduce frown lines, brow... Continue Reading

Facelift surgery is often praised for the procedure’s ability to erase years of facial aging, but—as former and current facelift patients are aware—the results unfortunately cannot put a stop to the aging process. With continuous influence from gravity, age, and sun exposure, the skin will naturally start to loosen again depending on factors such as your genetics and lifestyle habits. In general, the best way to preserve the outcome achieved with a facelift is to protect your skin from harmful forces that may damage the collagen and elastin fibers. This can be achieved by: Using sun protection: Sun damage is a leading cause of rough, loose skin as well as age spots and hyperpigmentation. To keep your skin looking firm and healthy, always apply sunscreen... Continue Reading

A facelift is known for improving facial contours via the smoothing and removal of excess skin, but Orlando patients often wonder whether the procedure has the ability to similarly enhance the neck and jawline. While facelift surgery at our Orlando practice can reduce neck laxity to some degree, effectively getting rid of a double chin may require a combination of additional neck contouring approaches. Luckily, these techniques can easily be added to your facelift treatment plan so that total facial rejuvenation can be completed in just one procedure.    If you have the appearance of a double chin due to excess fat in the submental region (under the chin), liposuction should be enough to reduce fullness and achieve more definition around the jawline. A mild... Continue Reading