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Generally, cosmetic facial plastic surgery can be thought of as two broad approaches:

REFINEMENT of the appearance creates facial harmony and balance through facial contouring and sculpting techniques changing the shape of facial features — the nose, ears, chin, cheekbones and neckline.

REJUVENATION reverses the signs of aging by performing procedures which restore facial tone, texture, and support by tightening tissue and underlying muscle. This may also include skin-resurfacing procedures.

After your examination, Dr. Kaplan will discuss the best procedure(s) to address your concerns.

The Most Reliable Facial Plastic Surgery Procedures Used Today

EYELID SURGERY—Upper blepharoplasty corrects the excess skin on the eyelids to create a more refined appearance. Lower blepharoplasty also corrects loose skin to reduce sagging under the eyes. To create a more refreshed, youthful look, Dr. Kaplan removes or repositions the fatty deposits that cause bags. He will also determine if you require only upper or lower blepharoplasty procedures, or both.

BROWLIFT—A browlift is a minimally invasive procedure designed to not only create a more youthful looking eye but a less tired appearance as well. Dr. Kaplan accomplishes this by elevating and repositioning the sagging eyebrow. Forehead lines may also be improved as a result of this procedure.

FOREHEAD LIFT—Dr. Kaplan performs this procedure to correct deep forehead wrinkling and frown lines. As with the browlift, one of the greatest benefits of this technique is that along with the skin, both underlying tissue and muscles can be lifted. This helps create a more natural, longer-lasting result.

FACE/NECK LIFT—Dr. Kaplan corrects the effects of aging on the face and neck by lifting the underlying support muscles and reducing the excess skin. His advanced techniques restore youthfulness and can soften wrinkles without creating a tight or unnatural look.

SUBMENTAL LIPOSUCTION/REPAIR—Surgery is performed beneath the chin to eliminate the appearance of a "double chin". If necessary, Dr. Kaplan may correct a receding chin to bring greater harmony and balance to the face. Loose skin beneath the chin and neck may also be "lifted." This procedure is often performed in concert with a facelift.

NASAL SURGERY—Dr. Kaplan's extensive experience performing Rhinoplasty allows him to beautify the nose and often correct breathing difficulties at the same time. By reshaping the cartilage and the nasal bones, Dr. Kaplan corrects the aesthetic presentation of the nose. If necessary, he may insert a chin implant to achieve a balanced look with the rest of the face.

EAR CORRECTION—Otoplasty is a procedure designed to correct malpositioned or malformed ears. Not only can Dr. Kaplan "pin back" the ears, but he can also make the ears appear more symmetrical by reshaping them or reducing their size. Dr. Kaplan's results are often dramatic enabling men, women and children to be less self-conscious about their ears.

FACIAL IMPLANTS—Dr. Kaplan utilizes two types of facial implants: Surgical Implants and Injectable Filler Implants.

SURGICAL IMPLANTS—Surgical implants obviously require an incision and precise placement of a permanent prosthesis. Dr. Kaplan can manipulate these to sculpt the chin, cheeks and other locations when augmentation of a particular feature is determined to enhance the result.

INJECTABLE FILLER IMPLANTS—Dr. Kaplan uses a variety of fillers that are available to plump and fill unwelcome lines and wrinkles and enhance lips. The various sources of these materials are human and synthetic. In general, the injections are done with small needles so there is essentially no recovery time required.
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BOTOX®—This injectable material temporarily reduces lines and wrinkles by weakening the underlying muscles which create the problem.

LASER SKIN RESURFACING TECHNIQUES—Dr. Kaplan skillfully employs a laser in facial plastic surgery as a resurfacing tool to significantly improve fine lines, sun damage, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles and acne scarring. The results of laser resurfacing include changes in the tone, texture and overall appearance of the skin.

CUSTOMIZED SKIN CARE PROGRAM—Dr. Kaplan offers a professional skin care program. Trained medical aestheticians perform in-office medical strength chemical peels and Diamond tome particle-free microdermabrasion. These treatments are coupled with a prescribed "at home" treatment regimen including skin-care and sun-protection products. These are medical strength and only available at a physican's office.

CHEMICAL PEELS—Superficial and light chemical peels utilizing glycolic, beta hydroxy, retinoic and amino fruit acids, are safe and effective treatments to gradually reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. They also are effective in the treatment of acne.

These peels require little or no down time. For deeper wrinkles and lines, Dr. Kaplan sometimes recommends the MicroLaserPeel™ which utilizes Laser technology rather than chemicals.
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