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In the hands of an experienced plastic surgeon, facial plastic surgery provides the opportunity to enhance and restore your appearance while maintaining the unique character of your features. Common reasons for undergoing facial procedures include addressing signs of aging, improving facial symmetry, and highlighting your natural beauty. Patients can choose from a versatile range of techniques, including rhinoplasty, facelifts, eyelid surgery, lip lifts, and many others. While minimally invasive treatments like Botox and dermal fillers can deliver excellent results, surgery remains the gold standard for achieving significant, long-lasting results.
If you are considering a facial procedure, selecting your plastic surgeon is your most important choice. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Leo Lapuerta is a triple board-certified facial plastic surgeon who brings immense dedication to his craft. His extensive expertise and a highly personalized approach ensure every patient receives results tailored to their unique features and needs. Whatever your goals, Dr. Lapuerta and his team deliver world-class care with exceptional attention to detail.
Read on to learn more, or schedule a consultation with Dr. Lapuerta to discuss your goals for rejuvenating your look.
“I am pleased overall with my surgery! It was done on time ! It was a quick recovery for me! I’m grateful I found Dr Lapuerta for my facelift! All employees/staff are great with pleasing personality! I will highly recommend Dr Leo Lapuerta, MD Plastic Surgeon!”
Review from E.F. | Source: Google | Jun 28, 2023 Plastic Surgery Patient
Facial plastic surgery encompasses a range of procedures designed to enhance, restore, or reshape facial features. Some of these procedures can be combined in one surgery to provide harmonious and comprehensive results.
Rhinoplasty surgery reshapes the nose and can correct some nasal issues. It’s most often recommended for a hump on the bridge, a drooping tip, or a crooked nose. Rhinoplasty may be required after an injury to the nose.
Blepharoplasty surgery removes excess skin from the eyelids and corrects drooping eyelids or wrinkles and bags under the eyes.
The facelift procedure tightens loose skin along the jawline and neck as well as around the cheekbones and forehead. By tightening the skin, it removes wrinkles and sagging skin.
Dr. Lapuerta performs the neck lift procedure to tighten loose skin around the muscles and reduce wrinkles.
In a brow lift, Dr. Lapuerta raises the eyebrows and removes wrinkles from the forehead.
Chin augmentation can either increase or decrease the size of the chin and change its shape.
The size of the lips is increased with this surgery, which can also make the top and bottom lips more symmetrical.
The goal of any facial plastic surgery is to help you look and feel your best. In many cases, the focus is on enhancing your appearance by restoring symmetry or reversing the changes that come with aging. In others, the procedure can restore function, such as with rhinoplasty or eyelid surgery. Often, both of these goals are accomplished. In either case, the surgery can give you more self-confidence, which helps you feel better about yourself.
Both men and women can be candidates for facial plastic surgery, though their reasons are often different. Women are often looking to remove wrinkles and firm up sagging skin, while men may look to create a more defined jawline or more chiseled features. The typical patient is someone who has noticed some signs of aging or the skin has lost its elasticity after significant weight loss.
Another reason a person may want face surgery is because of an injury or deformity to a facial feature. They may have had a broken nose that didn’t heal correctly or a natural hook or bump that makes them feel self-conscious.
Ideal candidates are in good overall health, ensuring a safe surgery and recovery, and have realistic expectations for their results. Dr. Lapuerta’s personalized approach ensures your treatment plan aligns with your goals and lifestyle. During your consultation, he will assess your concerns and discuss potential outcomes to help you make an informed decision.
You will meet with Dr. Lapuerta for a consultation where you will discuss your goals for surgery on the face. He will help you decide if you need one or multiple procedures and if they can be performed at the same time. Dr. Lapuerta will also determine if you are a good candidate for the surgery and will go over any restrictions you can expect. This is the time to ask questions and help you feel comfortable about the process. We prioritize patient education and collaborative planning to ensure you feel confident and prepared for your procedure.
Dr. Lapuerta and his team will review all pre-operative guidelines to ensure a safe and seamless experience. You will want to prepare for surgery on your face by following the doctor’s restrictions. You may need to stop taking certain medications, such as blood thinners. Stop eating and drinking according to the doctor’s guidelines. Since these surgeries don’t usually require an overnight stay, you will want to have someone drive you home. If possible, they should stay with you for a while to help with anything you might need.
On the day of your procedure, you’ll want to wear comfortable clothing with buttons or zippers because you won’t want to pull it over your head. Bring a list of medications and any insurance paperwork with you to the appointment. Avoid sun exposure before your surgery, and stop smoking for several weeks prior to the procedure. You shouldn’t drink alcohol for at least three or four days before surgery.
Depending on the procedure, it can take a few days to several weeks to recover from your face surgery. The surgical area will be bandaged, and you may have tubes to drain excess fluid. You may be directed to use antibiotic ointment on the incisions when you change out the bandages.
You can expect swelling and some discomfort for several days after the surgery. The doctor may prescribe pain medication for certain procedures, while others may only require over-the-counter pain medication. For some surgeries on the face, you may need to take a week off from work. During the second week, you can resume light activities, but you won’t be allowed to do any strenuous exercise or heavy lifting until released by the doctor.
It can take several days to weeks for the swelling to subside and to see your results. Expect full results to be evident a few months after the procedure.
Results from facial plastic surgery are often visible once the initial swelling subsides, typically within a few weeks. These results continue to improve over the following months as the healing process progresses. Patients can expect significant enhancements to their appearance, including smoother, tighter skin, balanced facial features, and a more youthful aesthetic. With proper care and a healthy lifestyle, the outcomes of procedures like facelifts or rhinoplasty can last for years, making facial plastic surgery a valuable investment.
To promote long-lasting results, patients should follow all post-operative care instructions provided by Dr. Lapuerta, including maintaining a consistent skincare regimen, protecting the skin from sun exposure, and adopting a healthy diet and lifestyle. Beyond the physical changes, facial plastic surgery offers functional and emotional benefits, such as improved self-confidence, enhanced breathing for rhinoplasty patients, and a rejuvenated sense of well-being. These transformative effects extend beyond appearance, contributing to a more fulfilled and confident life.
The cost of face surgery varies widely based on the procedure you are having done. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the average cost of a facelift is $8000. Rhinoplasty is somewhat less expensive at around $6000, with eyelid surgery being less than $4000. These numbers don’t include anesthesia or the cost of the operating room and other related expenses.
When you have a consultation with Dr. Lapuerta, he will discuss the cost with you. He will provide an estimate that includes all related costs so that you are prepared to take the next step forward.
We offer several financing options to help you pay for your surgery in a way that fits your budget. Visit our financing page to learn more.
When considering who to choose for facial plastic surgery in Texas, you’ll be happy to know that Dr. Leo Lapuerta comes highly recommended. Because of his years of experience and his continued learning to maintain his certifications, he stays up to date on the latest trends and techniques in facial plastic surgery to enhance your features and make your skin look younger.
He is also dedicated to aligning the outcomes of surgeries to patient expectations. As a surgeon, he is committed to a personalized approach, avoiding the cookie-cutter method, making sure to take the time to understand your needs and goals.
He thoroughly explains the procedures to help you make an informed decision about what’s right for you.
Dr. Lapuerta has his own surgical facility with the Plastic Surgery Institute of Southeast Texas (PSI), where patients have a caring team to support them through the surgery. For the convenience of his patients, he also has surgical privileges at several area hospitals and clinics. After the surgery, his team will continue to provide support with follow-up phone calls and appointments to monitor your recovery and answer any questions you may have.
Dr. Lapuerta is experienced in facial plastic surgery and provides natural-looking results to enhance his patients’ appearance. If you want to learn more about what surgery can do for you and which procedures work best at optimizing your facial profile, schedule a consultation to find out which procedure may be right for your goals. Contact Dr. Lapuerta today for an appointment.
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Facelift surgery is a standard in the industry because it addresses multiple areas at once with long-lasting results. The jawline becomes more defined, skin along the cheeks is tightened, and the jowls are firmer. However, the most effective surgery for you depends on your needs and goals.
Facial plastic surgery can take years off your face, but it doesn’t stop the aging process. After a facelift, you can expect to enjoy a more youthful appearance for about ten years or longer.
The best age range for facial plastic surgery is between 35 and 65. The sooner you address the signs of aging, the better the results will be and the longer they will last.
The duration depends on the procedure and ranges from 1 to 6 hours. Combination surgeries may take longer but reduce overall recovery time.
Anesthesia ensures you remain comfortable during the procedure. Post-operative discomfort is manageable with over-the-counter or prescribed medications.
Dr. Lapuerta uses advanced techniques to minimize scarring, placing incisions in discreet locations. With good scar management, most scars fade significantly and blend well with the surrounding skin.
Depending on the procedure, many patients resume non-strenuous activities within 1-2 weeks. Dr. Lapuerta will provide details about the recovery process during pre-operative planning.
Yes, combining procedures like a facelift and neck lift, or other combinations, can address multiple concerns simultaneously, often yielding more harmonious results.
