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Why choose Ochsner for Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery?
Ochsner facial plastic and reconstructive surgery services focus on improving both the appearance and function of the face. Whether you’re looking for aesthetic enhancements or reconstruction after an illness or injury, each procedure is tailored to your needs. Ochsner's facial plastic surgery team proudly serves patients in New Orleans, Metairie, Jefferson, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and Lake Charles, Louisiana. Explore before-and-after results to see the potential for positive change.
Why should you consider facial plastic and reconstructive surgery?
- Aesthetic enhancements for the eyes, nose, face and neck
- Restoring facial balance after an injury or accident
- Addressing congenital conditions, such as a cleft lip or palate
- Correcting scars or repairing damage from burn injuries
- Improving functionality, like breathing issues caused by nasal deformities
- Revising previous surgical outcomes for better results
What sets Ochsner's facial plastic and reconstructive surgery team apart?
Ochsner's facial plastic surgeons are highly trained and committed to helping patients enhance their natural beauty. With advanced training, Ochsner's physicians stay current on the latest techniques and technologies in facial plastic surgery. Their expertise ensures safe, effective and natural-looking results.
What are the facial plastic and reconstructive surgery treatment options at Ochsner?
When you choose Ochsner for facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, you’re choosing experts skilled in minimally invasive techniques designed for optimal results. Many procedures can be completed in a single visit through a range of surgical and nonsurgical treatments, including:
Nonsurgical treatments
- Botox, Dysport, Jeuveau and other wrinkle relaxers to smooth frown lines, crow’s feet and wrinkles
- Filler injections, such as Juvéderm, to reduce signs of aging and restore volume
- Skin rejuvenation treatments, including laser resurfacing, for healthier, younger-looking skin
Surgical options
- Face and neck lifts to enhance the midface, jawline and neck
- Brow lifts to refresh and rejuvenate your appearance
- Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) to lift the upper or lower eyelids, improving vision and appearance
- Nose reshaping (rhinoplasty) for a more symmetrical nose while respecting diverse ethnic features
- Revision rhinoplasty to address concerns or complications from previous nose surgeries
- Chin implants to create a more balanced facial profile
- Skin reconstruction after Mohs surgery for skin cancer
- Earlobe repair
- Facial reanimation surgery to restore function and appearance after Bell’s palsy or facial paralysis
- Ear reshaping or pinning (otoplasty) to adjust ear size, position or prominence
- Scar revision surgery to improve the appearance of scars
Ochsner's team is dedicated to helping you achieve natural, beautiful results while ensuring your safety and comfort.
FAQs
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What is a facelift?
A facelift is a surgical procedure that rejuvenates the face by tightening the skin to address jowls and nasolabial folds while lifting the midface. Jowls refer to sagging skin along the jawline, and nasolabial folds are the lines that run from the sides of the nose to the corners of the mouth, often called smile or laugh lines. The surgery typically involves an incision in front of the ear, which may also extend behind it in some cases.
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Is a neck lift separate from a facelift?
A neck lift is often done alongside a facelift and involves tightening the muscles at the front of the neck and the skin to enhance neck definition.
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Will my insurance cover eyelid surgery?
Insurance may cover eyelid surgery for patients with visual field deficits caused by excess upper eyelid skin. This usually requires visual field testing, which is done by ophthalmologists or optometrists.
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How long do Botox and fillers last?
Botox usually lasts about three to four months. There are many types of fillers available, and how long they last can vary, ranging from several months to a few years.
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What is the recovery time from facial resurfacing such as lasers and peels?
Recovery time depends on how deep the laser or peel is. A deep laser or peel may require up to two weeks of recovery.
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How long does a facelift last?
It typically lasts around 10 years, but this can vary depending on skin quality and elasticity.
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What is the recovery time from facelift surgery?
Bruising may last 10 days to two weeks, but full recovery can take several weeks to months. Scars may take up to a year to fade.