Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Imperfections, scars and unwanted features on the head or neck require an expert touch. Common reasons people seek facial plastic and reconstructive surgery include:

• Breathing difficulty due to a sinus condition or deviated septum
• Broken nose
• Drooping eyelids
• Facial paralysis or weakness caused by Bell’s palsy
• Oversized or protruding ears
• Scars from injury or cancer care
• Torn or stretched earlobes
• Unbalanced facial features
• Wrinkles, sagging skin and other signs of aging on the face or neck

When you choose Ochsner for facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, you have access to experts who take minimally invasive approaches for maximum success. We can perform multiple procedures during a single visit. Nonsurgical and surgical treatments we offer include the following:

• Botox, Dysport, Jeuveau and other wrinkle relaxers to reduce unwanted frown lines, crow's feet and other types of wrinkles
• Brow lift to erase years from your appearance
• Chin implants for a more balanced appearance to the face
• Earlobe procedures to repair damaged lobes
• Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) to lift the upper and lower lid for improved vision and younger appearance
• Facial reanimation to regain form and function when Bell’s palsy affects facial nerves
• Facelift to tighten facial skin and provide a more youthful appearance
• Filler injections, such as Juvederm, to reverse the effects of aging and the sun
• Nasal reconstruction to correct deformities caused by a deviated septum, sinus conditions, broken nose or surgery for skin cancer
• Neck lift (lower rhytidectomy) to remove sagging and wrinkling in the neck and jawline
• Nose reshaping (rhinoplasty or nose job) is available to remedy aesthetic deformities for a more symmetrical nose. Ochsner surgeons have studied and understand the unique needs of various ethnicities to provide the best possible result for all patients.
• Reduction of ear size or placement (otoplasty)
• Rhinoplasty revision, a complex procedure that corrects nose jobs performed elsewhere
• Scar revision
• Skin reconstruction following Mohs surgery for skin cancer
• Skin rejuvenation procedures, such as laser skin resurfacing, for skin that appears healthier and younger

Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at Ochsner requires an expert team. Our ENT and facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons work alongside a range of other specialists, including:

• Allergists
• Dermatologists
• Oncologists
• Ophthalmologists

To help these specialists cater to you, we provide several support services. These include:

• Facial rehabilitation. Following corrective surgery for paralyzed or weak facial muscles, an Ochsner facial rehabilitation specialist will help you make the most of your procedure.
• Virtual visits. Prior to your procedure, your surgeon can meet with you online to discuss the upcoming procedure and what to expect. Some follow-up visits can also take place virtually. All you need is a computer or smartphone and internet access.