Blepharoplasty can concentrate on the upper eyelids, lower eyelids or both, depending on the patient’s concerns and needs. To improve a tired or sad appearance, upper blepharoplasty addresses excess skin and repositions fat to restore a more youthful, wide-eyed appearance. This procedure requires an incision in the crease of the eyelid, which is undetectable once healed.

Dr. Jason Bloom performs lower blepharoplasty to improve under-eye bags and bulges by tightening loose muscles, repositioning fat and removing excess skin. Depending on the approach Mainline Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Jason Bloom recommends, incisions may be placed just beneath the lower lashline or inside the lower eyelid, but neither incision placement leads to a visible scar. Keep in mind that comprehensive eye-area rejuvenation may require non-surgical procedures such as laser resurfacing and/or injectable fillers for optimal results.

Buccal fat removal is performed through incisions that are hidden within the mouth near the molars. The fat pads are removed and trimmed to the ideal size for the patient’s facial structure and then replaced. Recovery involves soreness and swelling for up to 14 days, however there is usually no visible bruising. Stiches are generally removed after 10 days, and a special diet of non-acidic foods may be recommended during recovery. Initial improvement can be seen in as little as a week or two, but it can take up to four months to see final results as residual swelling subsides.

Injectable fillers and botulinum toxins are effective treatments for mild to moderate wrinkles and volume loss, but they are not a replacement for facelift surgery, especially in patients with more advanced signs of aging and severe sagging. Beyond smoothing creases and folds, facelift surgery addresses the underlying muscles and supportive tissues of the forehead, cheeks, jawline and neck and restores them to a more youthful position through hidden incisions in front of and behind the ears, and into the scalp if necessary. To achieve natural looking results, many facelifts involve restoring lost volume and/or removing fat via liposuction along with removing excess skin—without the tight, pulled appearance associated with facelifts of the past. Mainline Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Jason Bloom customizes every facelift procedure to meet each patient’s needs and desired outcomes.

Rhinoplasty can be performed with either an “open” or “closed” approach. In a closed procedure, all incisions are hidden within the nose. An open procedure requires an incision at the base of the nose between the nostrils so Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Jason Bloom can visualize the nose’s internal structure. The rhinoplasty procedure can involve repositioning bones to straighten or narrow the nose and/or moving cartilage in order to “build up” certain areas. During your consultation with Mainline Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Jason Bloom, he will determine which approach and techniques are most appropriate for your individual case and fully involve you in the decision-making process.

IPL treatment sessions are both targeted and comprehensive, as the device delivers a broad spectrum of radiofrequency pulses that can be adjusted to treat particular skin conditions, including pigmented age spots, freckles, sun spots, and blemishes. Additionally, the symptoms of rosacea, such as redness/blotchiness, acne, uneven skin tone and texture can be improved. The most popular areas for treatment tend to be the face, neck, chest, and hands, which are those that are most frequently exposed to sunlight and other harsh environmental factors.