Eyelid Surgery ( Blepharoplasty), Mini Facelift, and More in Sacramento near Roseville and El Dorado Hills

For eyelid surgery ( blepharoplasty), facelift, mini facelift, and other facial cosmetic surgery, look to our Sacramento practice. We provide patients from Roseville, El Dorado Hills, and other surrounding areas with procedures that reverse the visible effects of aging or create newfound balance and refinement. Read more about our offerings below, or contact Chrysalis Cosmetics today to get started.

• Traditional and Mini Facelift
• Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty )
• Browlift (Forehead Lift)
• Neck Lift
• Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)
• Chin and Cheek Implants
• Surgical Lip Augmentation (Lip Lift)
• Otoplasty (Ear Surgery)

Traditional and Mini Facelift

Despite a youthful outlook on life, your face can show the effects of gravity, stress, aging, and sun exposure. Over time, the jawline goes slack, forming jowls; deep creases form between the nose and mouth; and skin on the neck becomes creased and fleshy. Today's techniques, however, make it easier than ever to regain your youthful look. To accomplish rejuvenation of the mid to lower portion of the face, consider facelift surgery or a less invasive technique known as the mini facelift performed at our Sacramento practice, near Roseville. Facelift surgery is the perfect way to turn back the clock and help you look and feel great.

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Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

As you age, sagging eyelids and puffy under-eye bags can make you look much older than you feel. Don't let aging features hold you back! Regain your youthful outlook on life through eyelid surgery, a procedure that restores a smooth, alert appearance to the eye area by excising excess skin, fat, and muscle from the upper eyelid and sometimes the lower eyelid as well. While mainly a cosmetic procedure, health insurance may cover the cost of blepharoplasty if extreme hooding of the upper eyelids is obscuring vision.

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Browlift (Forehead Lift)

The aging process can bring drooping eyebrows, marked forehead creases, and an involuntarily tired, sad, or angry appearance. In some cases, these aesthetic issues can be resolved through eyelid surgery or facelift; however, in other cases, browlift surgery, also known as a forehead lift, is required to smooth the appearance of the forehead, re-elevate the brows to their proper position, and restore a refreshed and youthful look. While a forehead lift does not have the ability achieve the same cosmetic goals as eyelid surgery, it does allow patients to open up the upper eyelid area by elevating the eyebrows. Browlift surgery helps patients look their best and regain their confidence.

The incisions utilized during browlift surgery are hidden behind the hairline. Through this incision (or multiple one-inch incisions if the endoscopic browlift technique is used), the surgeon will remove or alter the muscles and tissues responsible for drooping and furrowing.

We offer two types of browlift surgery: the traditional coronal browlift technique, and the less invasive endoscopic browlift technique. Read more about these two surgical methods below, and consult with Dr. Perry to determine which procedure will best accomplish your aesthetic goals.

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Candidates for Browlift Surgery

The ideal candidate for browlift surgery is a man or woman with visible signs of aging in the forehead and brow region, such as drooping of the eyebrows and forehead creases. While most people who undergo browlift surgery are between 40 and 60 years old, this procedure can help those of any age seeking to erase visible signs of aging or correct an inherited trait, such as a low, heavy brow. As with any surgery, the best browlift candidate is physically healthy, mentally stable, and has realistic expectations about the results that can be achieved with browlift surgery.

If you are bald, have a receding hairline, or have undergone previous upper- eyelid surgery, it is likely than you can still undergo browlift surgery. The surgeon will alter the technique and location of the incision to suit your needs.

Browlift is not recommended for:

• Individuals with unrealistic expectations
• Individuals suffering from certain medical conditions

This includes high blood pressure and blood-clotting problems. These conditions can complicate the surgery and post-surgical healing. Inform Dr. Perry of any health problems you have or medications you take before undergoing surgery.

• Patients suffering from laxity of the mid to lower face

This is better addressed by a facelift or mini facelift. However, if a patient has marked forehead creases as well as facial sagging, facelift can be successfully combined with browlift.

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Things to Consider Before Undergoing Browlift Surgery

Financial responsibilities

Fees for browlift include surgical materials, facility fees, anesthesia fees, and more. Health insurance does not cover browlift surgery, and should complications arise that require additional surgery, you will incur further expenses.

Unplanned abandonment of the endoscopic technique

If, during the endoscopic browlift procedure, a complication arises, the surgeon may have to abandon the endoscopic technique and switch to the conventional open procedure. This can result in a longer recovery period and a more extensive scar.

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How is browlift surgery performed?

Browlift surgery can be performed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia that has been combined with a sedative. Browlift is rarely performed the same way for every patient. Like eyelid surgery, the procedure is highly customizable based on the patient’s unique needs. There are various browlift surgery techniques, and the chosen technique depends on your needs. Read more about the surgical approaches to browlift that we offer in Sacramento at Chrysalis Cosmetics.

The Coronal Browlift

The surgeon will prepare you for the surgery by securing your hair with rubber bands on each side of the incision line. Though your hair will not be shaved, hair growing directly in front of the incision line may be trimmed.

Usually, an incision behind the hairline to keep any scarring concealed. This incision resembles a pair of headphones, extending from the top of one ear, arching over the head and back down the other side until reaching the top of the other ear. A slight rise of the hairline is to be expected with this technique. If your hairline is already high, or is receding, the incision can be placed at the hairline to draw your hairline down. Patients can make scars less conspicuous by covering them with bangs, or a new hairstyle.

After making the incision, the surgeon will carefully lift the flap of skin from the forehead, and set about smoothing and altering the muscles of the forehead. The skin is then lifted taut, the scalp elevated, and excess skin trimmed along the incision site. Finally, the incision is sutured closed.

The Endoscopic Browlift

Just as with in the traditional browlift procedure described above, the endoscopic technique begins with tying back of the hair at the incision sites.

Instead of utilizing one long incision, the endoscopic technique uses five inch-long incisions, each hidden within the hairline. Once the incisions are made, an endoscope (a tiny camera connected to a monitor) is inserted through one of the incisions to give the surgeon a view of the underlying muscles and tissues.

As in the traditional technique, the forehead skin is separated from the underlying structures and the muscles and tissues are altered or removed, producing a smoother, more youthful appearance. The eyebrows are lifted to a higher position and secured using sutures and temporary surgical screws that are absorbed by the body.

With the lift portion of the surgery complete, the small incisions along the scalp are closed with sutures or clips.

The advantage of this technique is that it is less invasive, and patients generally experience less swelling, bruising and pain during recovery compared to the traditional method.

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Risks of Browlift Surgery

Risks are inherent in any surgical procedure. The following list covers some, though not all, possible risks of the browlift procedure. Dr. Perry will educate you further about possible complications during your consultation.

Loss of forehead and/or scalp skin

Known as necrosis of the flap, this condition is rare, but is more common among smokers.

Hair loss along the scar edges

This is impossible to predict, but hair loss is usually not extensive.

Difficulty closing the eyelids

Especially if upper eyelid blepharoplasty is done at the same time as browlift surgery, or has been done in the past, browlift surgery can lead to some difficulty in closing the eyelids.

Eyebrow asymmetry

While surgeons aim for an aesthetically pleasing balance, the human face is not symmetrical, and perfect symmetry following browlift surgery must not be expected.

Formation of a broad scar

This is rare, and can be treated by removing the wide scar tissue to make way for a new, thinner scar.

Damage of nerves that control eyebrow movement

The surgery can injure the nerves that control eyebrow movement, either on one side or both. This can result in an inability to wrinkle the forehead or raise the eyebrows.

Loss of sensation along or behind the incision

This complication is relatively common, especially when the traditional, coronal browlift technique is used. Sensation usually returns within six to 12 months, but is sometimes permanent.

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Complete Pre- and Post-operative Instructions for Browlift Patients

To give our patients a comfortable and positive browlift surgery experience, we have compiled this comprehensive list of pre- and post-surgery instructions. Study the instructions before surgery, and print them out and bring them with you on your surgery day.

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Neck Lift

Aging, extra weight, genetics, or a receding chin or jaw line can cause the appearance of a fleshy, saggy neck, or the formation of banding below the chin and along the neck. But don't let an aging neck hold you back from enjoying life! Neck lift surgery restores the appearance of a taut, slender neck by correcting sagging skin, tightening and altering the neck muscles, and removing excess fat. The results of neck lift surgery reveal a smoother, more youthful-looking neck and a more defined jaw line and chin. In some cases, a neck lift creates the appearance of weight loss.

Neck lift surgery is often combined with a facelift, eyelid surgery, the placement of a chin implant, or liposuction at our Sacramento cosmetic surgery practice to remove excess fat deposits along the neck.

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Candidates for Neck Lift Surgery

If you are unsatisfied with your neck because it appears fleshy or droopy, you are an ideal candidate for neck lift. Most patients who undergo this surgery are 30 to 70 years old, but anyone over 18 may be a candidate for the surgery.

Browlift is not recommended for:

• Individuals with unrealistic expectations
• Individuals suffering from certain medical conditions

This includes high blood pressure and blood-clotting problems. These medical issues can complicate the surgery and postsurgical healing. Inform Dr. Perry of any health problems you have or medications you take.

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Things to Consider Before Undergoing Neck Lift Surgery

Financial responsibilities

Fees for neck lift surgery are not covered by health insurance and include surgical materials, facility fees, anesthesia fees, and more. In addition, because a neck lift may involve several procedures (chin implant, facelift, and liposuction of excess fat in the neck), the cost may be higher.

Risk of complications

Because a neck lift can include several procedures, the possibility of complications is somewhat elevated.

Potential reversal of results

Aging and weight gain can negate the results of a neck lift. A neck lift can turn back the clock, but the aging process will continue to affect your appearance. You may require an additional procedure down the road to maintain the results of your neck lift surgery.

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How is neck lift surgery performed?

Neck lift surgery is an outpatient procedure performed under general anesthesia, or local anesthesia combined with a sedative.

The neck lift procedure usually combines several procedures which are typically performed through two small incisions either under or behind the ear, and another small incision hidden beneath the chin. Through these incisions the skin and muscles of the neck are tightened, excess skin and fat is removed, and the skin is pulled taut before is the incisions are sutured closed.

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Risks of Neck Lift Surgery

Risks are inherent in any surgical procedure. Because the neck lift procedure may also include the placement of a chin implant, facelift surgery, or liposuction, you should read over the respective risks of those procedures in addition to the list below. Dr. Perry will educate you further about possible complications associated with your procedure or group of procedures during your consultation.

Infection

This can usually be treated with antibiotics, but might require a return to the hospital.

Allergic reaction to anesthesia

Reactions to anesthesia are the most common surgical complication. They can be serious and in extreme cases even life-threatening.

Hematoma (accumulation of blood beneath the skin)

If this occurs, the blood will need to be drained.

Injury to nerves

Though rare, neck lift surgery can injure the nerves in the neck, causing permanent damage.

Excessive scar tissue

Scarring after neck lift surgery can be unsightly, but we are often able to address this complication surgically, improving the appearance of the scar.

Numbness

Some temporary numbness after surgery is common, but in rare cases full sensation does not return to the area.

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Complete Pre- and Post-operative Instructions for Neck Lift Patients

We have prepared this comprehensive list of pre- and post-surgery instructions to guide you through your neck lift procedure and recovery. Study the instructions before surgery, and print them out and bring them with you on your surgery day.

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Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)

Rhinoplasty is a procedure that can improve the appearance of your nose, as well as its structure and function. It is celebrated for its ability to bring balance to the face and enhance patients' lives by increasing their confidence and self-esteem.

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Chin and Cheek Implants

Take a look at the world's most famous actors, actresses, and models, and you will notice that they have high cheekbones and a chin that balances their features. Facial implants may not make you a movie star, but they can provide subtle cosmetic enhancement and give proper balance to your face.

Chin Implants

Chin implants can make a weak chin stronger, strengthening your profile and improving facial balance. They can also correct a receding chin caused by disease, genetics or facial trauma. Chin implants can also be used to draw attention from your nose by creating harmony amongst your facial characteristics.

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Cheek Implants

Cheek implants can give fullness to flat cheekbones, enhancing your beauty or restoring a youthful look. Genetics, trauma, or aging can give a person inadequate cheek volume, and cheek implants minimize this. Cheek implants can also be used post-traumatically, to treat congenital deformities, or to correct asymmetry.

Both chin and cheek implants are subtle enhancements that are not overly noticeable on their own, but rather re-focus attention to your best features. The placement of facial implants can be combined with facelift or eyelid surgery ( blepharoplasty) to achieve more comprehensive facial enhancement. Similar, though less permanent, ways to achieve the cosmetic results of chin and cheek implants include fat transfer and dermal fillers such as Sculptra™ or Radiesse™.

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Implant Materials

At Chrysalis Cosmetics, we offer two different types of implant materials: MEDPOR®, a porous material; and solid, flexible silicone. MEDPOR® is a type of polyethylene, a material long used to create surgical implants. Polyethylene is easily cut and trimmed to precise, individual specifications, and the implant relies on tissue integration to stay in place. The porous material promotes tissue ingrowth, which helps minimize the chance of implant movement or extrusion.

Silicone also has a long history as a facial implant material. It is solid, flexible, and durable. Unlike MEDPOR® implants, silicone is easily removed if necessary, and has no liquid or gel that can leak or bleed out. Silicone implants are non-porous and do not rely on tissue integration; rather, the implant becomes bonded to the bone via titanium screws. Both MEDPOR® polyethylene implants and silicone implants have advantages and disadvantages, and it is best to discuss which type of implant is best for you during your consultation with Dr. Perry.

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Candidates for Chin and Cheek Implant Surgery

The ideal candidate for chin or cheek implants is a healthy, mentally stable adult who wishes to improve the look of his or her cheekbones, jawline, or chin.

Facial implant surgery is not recommended for:

• Individuals with unrealistic expectations
• Individuals with active diseases or pre-existing medical conditions

These include bleeding disorders and problems with healing. Talk to Dr. Perry about your medical history.

• Individuals with certain dental issues

These types of problems can especially jeopardize cheek implant surgery.

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Things to Consider Before Receiving Cheek or Chin Implants

Facial implants often compliment facelift surgery

Facial implants, especially cheek implants, are commonly combined with facelift surgery to improve the end result. The implants can be placed through the same incisions created during facelift surgery, creating more complete cosmetic enhancement. Facial implants can also be combined with eyelid surgery for impressive results.

Avoid forceful contact to the implant site for several months

This can cause the implant to shift or otherwise jeopardize the results of the surgery.

Further surgery may be necessary

In some cases, the patient will be disappointed with one or more aspects of their surgical results. Some patients choose to undergo additional surgery, while others accept the result. In other cases, complications may create a need for further surgery, which will cause the patient to incur additional charges.

Financial responsibilities

Facial implant surgery that is performed for purely cosmetic reasons is not covered by health insurance. However, if your facial implant surgery corrects a congenital defect or the effects of facial trauma your health insurance may cover a portion of the cost. To find out whether or not your plan covers the procedure, please refer to your health plan’s Evidence of Coverage.

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How is cheek or chin implant surgery performed?

Facial implant surgery is usually done under general anesthesia, though it can also be done with local anesthesia combined with IV sedation. Before surgery, you will discuss whether a MEDPOR® or silicone implant will be best for you. Once the material is chosen, the surgeon will shape and size the implant depending on what will best work for you.

Chin Implant Placement

Chin implants are placed through a small incision on the inside of the mouth or, especially if the implant is on the larger side, on the underside of the chin.

Cheek Implant Placement

Cheek implants are placed through an incision on the inside of the mouth, in the lower eyelid, or in the temple area behind the hairline. The surgical approach depends on the size of the implant; the eyelid approach, for example, may complicate the placement of a larger implant.

After the chin or cheek implant is placed, the incision is sutured close, usually with dissolvable stitches. Facial implant surgery is an outpatient procedure, so you will be able to return home the same day.

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Risks of Chin or Cheek Implant Surgery

Facial implant surgery is generally safe, though any surgery carries risks. The following list covers some, though not all, possible risks; you will further discuss the risks of surgery with Dr. Perry during your consultation.

Infection

While infection can usually be managed by antibiotics, in extreme cases the implant may need to be removed and replaced to control infection.

Shifting of the implant

Implant movement is impossible to predict, and would require surgery to correct. MEDPOR® implants are made of a porous material through which tissue grows, virtually eliminating chances of the implant shifting.

Hematoma / Seroma

Collection of fluid or blood under the skin requires draining by a physician.

Sensory changes

During any surgery, but it can be permanent in some cases.

Asymmetry

Facial implants can be used to correct facial asymmetry; however, in some cases they can create asymmetry. This can be corrected with further surgery.

Visibility of the implant through the skin

Facial implants are designed to bond with tissue or bone, and to become undetectable by sight and touch. However, in some cases this does not happen, and the implant can be seen or felt beneath the skin.

Implant extrusion

In rare instances, the implant can come through the skin. In this case, the implant must be surgically removed.

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Complete Pre- and Post-operative Instructions for Chin and Cheek Implant Patients

This comprehensive list of instructions provide pre- and post-operative guidelines for patients undergoing facial implant surgery. We recommend that you read over the instructions as soon as your surgery day is scheduled, then print them out and bring them with you on the day of surgery.

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Surgical Lip Augmentation (Lip Lift)

Full, sensuous lips and a broad smile are universal signs of youth and beauty. Methods of lip enhancement continue to proliferate, and one of the most dramatic and long-lasting is surgical lip augmentation.

Surgical lip augmentation, also known as a lip lift or lip advancement, can be used to create volume in naturally thin lips or combat the effects of aging. Aging can cause the cupid’s bow to flatten, the upper lip to lengthen, and fine lines to form around the lips; lip augmentation can address all of these challenges.

There are many techniques for lip augmentation, and the method Dr. Perry uses is highly dependent upon your individual situation. Fat transfer, using fat harvested from your own body, differs from the lip lift technique but can be used for lip augmentation to help give lasting, natural looking volume to the lips.

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Candidates for Surgical Lip Augmentation

The ideal candidate for surgical lip augmentation is a healthy, mentally stable adult seeking to add volume to naturally thin lips, widen the colored part of their lips, or minimize the signs of aging on their lips.

Lip augmentation is not recommended for:

• Individuals with unrealistic expectations

Lip lift surgery can improve on genetics or erase some of the signs of aging. However, it cannot permanently arrest aging, and in some cases will bring only a modest increase in lip volume.

• Individuals seeking minimally invasive lip augmentation

Lip lift surgery is the most permanent of any lip augmentation technique, but it’s also the most invasive. For nonsurgical lip augmentation, consider Restylane®, Radiesse™, or fat transfer.

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Things to Consider Before Undergoing Surgical Lip Augmentation

Results last about five to ten years

This is much longer than other dermal fillers, such as Restylane® or Radiesse™. However, this surgery cannot permanently arrest the effects of aging, and the results of the surgery will eventually fade as aging continues to progress, just like the results of facelift/mini facelift are eventually overtaken by aging.

Lip lift can be combined with fat transfer

If you seek to shorten your upper lip while adding substantial volume to one or both of your lips, consider fat transfer. However, please note that fat transfer takes a few sessions to yield optimal results.

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How is lip augmentation surgery performed?

As mentioned above, the technique used to accomplished lip augmentation is highly dependent on the patient’s individual anatomy and aesthetic goals. There are two techniques commonly used for lip augmentation. The first approach is the “gull-wing” technique, in which the surgeon carefully excises skin from above the border of your top lip; this skin resembles the shape of a gull wing. Once this thin strip of skin is removed, the edges are sutured together, creating a shorter upper lip, a rejuvenated cupid’s bow, and enhanced volume in the upper lip.

The second technique, called the "bullhorn" or subnasal technique, is similar to the "gull wing" technique, except the incision is made under the base of the nose, rather than the top of the upper lip. A thin strip of skin is excised, following the curve of the nose. The resultant strip of skin resembles the shape of a bull’s horns. Next, the edges of the incision are pulled together, and carefully closed with sutures.

The main difference between the two techniques is the location of the scar. In the "gull-wing" technique, the scar is hidden along the border of the lip; in the subnasal incision, the scar is hidden in the depression at the base of the nose.

Lip lift surgery can be performed under general anesthesia, or local anesthesia combined with IV sedation.

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Risks of Lip Augmentation Surgery

The following list covers some, though not all, possible risks of surgical lip augmentation. You will have further discussions of risks with Dr. Perry so you can understand the possible consequences of lip lift before undergoing the procedure.

Asymmetry

Despite the surgeon’s skill and best efforts, it’s possible for lip lift surgery to yield a top lip with marked asymmetry.

Scarring

As with any facial procedure like eyelid surgery ( blepharoplasty), facelift, or mini facelift, lip lift surgery is performed using techniques designed to hide scars in inconspicuous places. However, it’s possible for patients to experience abnormal healing or wide scars. This may lead to disappointment in the results of the procedure. Sometimes further surgery can correct abnormal scarring.

Permanent numbness

In rare cases, lip lift surgery has caused temporary or permanent loss of sensation in the lips.

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Complete Pre- and Post-operative Instructions for Surgical Lip Augmentation Patients

To make your lip lift surgery experience a positive one, we have prepared this comprehensive list of instructions to guide your behavior both before and after surgery. We recommend that you read over the instructions as soon as your surgery day is scheduled, and bring a printed copy with you on your surgery day.

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Otoplasty (Ear Surgery)

Otoplasty, also known as ear pinning cosmetic ear surgery, can correct a variety of ear-related complaints and enhance your or your child's self-esteem and confidence. Ear surgery can correct over- or undersized ears, set the ears closer to the head, improve symmetry between the ears, or improve the appearance of large or stretched earlobes. It can also correct “lop ear” (when the ear’s upper tip folds down and forward) or “shell ear” (when the ear’s natural folds, creases and curves are missing).

Otoplasty is most commonly performed on children 4-15 years old who would face ridicule because of oversized or protruding ears. However, ear surgery can help people of all ages, and no additional risks are introduced when the surgery is performed on adults. If your ears are a source of embarrassment or lower self-esteem, consider ear surgery as a way to gain confidence in your appearance.

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Candidates for Ear Surgery

Ear surgery can help a variety of people, including children who have large or protruding ears and adults who have suffered injury to the ear or otherwise wish to improve the appearance or position of their ears.

Ear surgery is not recommended for:

• Individuals under four years old

The ears are not fully grown at this time.

• Individuals with certain medical conditions

Inform Dr. Perry of any health problems you have or medications you take.

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Things to Consider Before Undergoing Ear Surgery

Duration of recovery

Bulky bandages will need to be worn after ear surgery; these will be replaced with a lighter headband-style bandage after a few days. Children may return to school seven days after surgery but must be careful about playground activity. For a month, sports and any activity in which the ear might be bent must be avoided. Please plan ahead when undergoing ear surgery, and plan according to your child’s schedule.

Perfect symmetry cannot be expected

While ear surgery can help improve symmetry if one ear markedly differs from another, and the surgeon will do his best to achieve symmetry when operating on both ears at once, perfect symmetry following any type of ear surgery is an unreasonable expectation.

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How is ear surgery performed?

Like facelift, blepharoplasty, and other facial procedures, ear surgery is performed as an outpatient procedure. When performed on small children, ear surgery is typically completed under general anesthesia; on older patients, local anesthesia coupled with sedation usually suffices.

There are several ear surgery techniques, and the selected approach is largely dependent on the nature of the aesthetic problem. In general, the surgeon begins otoplasty by making a small incision along the back of the ear, exposing the ear cartilage. The surgeon then reshapes the cartilage, positioning it toward the head to make the ears lay flatly against the head. In some cases, a large piece of cartilage will be removed, or the surgeon will use stitches to fold the cartilage back on itself, reshaping the ear. Often, the surgeon will use permanent sutures to help the ear hold its new shape. The scar, located in an inconspicuous spot at the back of the ear, will fade to near-invisibility over time.

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Risks of Ear Surgery

Ear surgery is typically a highly successful surgery with a low incidence of complications. However, complications are possible with any surgical procedure.

Infection of the cartilage

This can spur the formation of scar tissue. Infection is usually managed with antibiotics and, in rare cases, further surgery.

Suture-related complications

In some cases, the new position of the ear is maintained by permanent sutures, and these can poke through the skin and need to be removed.

Allergic reaction to anesthesia

Reactions to anesthesia are the most common surgical complication. They can be serious and in extreme cases even life-threatening.

Blood clots

While most blood clots disappear on their own, some may need to be drawn out with a needle.

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Complete Pre- and Post-operative Instructions for Ear Surgery Patients

To guide you or your child’s ear surgery, we have prepared this comprehensive list of pre- and post-surgery instructions. Review the instructions before surgery, and print them out and bring them along on surgery day.

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Facial Procedures at Chrysalis Cosmetics

If your seek facial rejuvenation, rely on Chrysalis Cosmetics and Dr. Charles Perry for eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), traditional and mini facelift, and other facial procedures. Our Sacramento office serves Roseville and the surrounding areas, providing state-of-the-art plastic surgery that will help you look and feel better than ever before. Take charge of your life today! Contact Chrysalis Cosmetics to get started on your consultation, or to learn more about the ways we can enhance your life.

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