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Plastic Surgery for Millennials: Let’s Talk About the Face

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Plastic surgery is just like any other industry. As different factors in our society change, so does the demand among certain groups of patients. Millennial-aged patients are one specific group that has flocked to cosmetic surgery more in the last few years than ever before. Whether this is in response to increased social media usage, shifting norms around plastic surgery, or any other factor, it’s true that I have noticed a larger number of younger patients interested in rejuvenating their appearance with cosmetic surgery here in my office. Today, I wanted to discuss plastic surgery for millennials, specifically facial procedures, and trends I’ve noticed among this patient group.

In my experience, discretion and very subtle, natural-looking results are paramount for any patient, but particularly millennial patients. This is one reason why non-surgical cosmetic injectables like Botox® and facial fillers are very in-demand among younger patients in general. However, certain cosmetic surgery procedures can also be incredibly helpful in this regard. Eyelid surgery can help refresh the appearance of the eyes by removing excess skin from the eyelids or the appearance of bags underneath the eyes. Additionally, fat transfer injections can provide an outstanding, long-lasting alternative to other cosmetic injectable treatments. Both of these procedures can be performed as an out-patient procedure under local anesthesia.

In the video below, I discuss these procedures as well as other popular facial treatments that I often perform for younger patients:

Regardless of your age, nobody wants to look old before their time. That’s why I have been so encouraged to see so many younger patients take advantage of the cosmetic tools at their disposal in recent years. For more information or if you would like to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. You can also follow along with me on Facebook and Twitter for additional plastic surgery tips, news, and much more.

Navigating Common Myths About Eyelid Surgery

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female-has-facial-consultationThe eyes are consistently one of the most in-demand areas for patients when it comes to cosmetic surgery. And eyelid surgery has an incredible ability to rejuvenate the area around the eyes and help people ward off premature signs of aging that can make someone look old before their time. However, it’s very important to me that my patients come into their consultation with a realistic idea of what eyelid surgery can help them achieve. This is why I thought it would be helpful to discuss a few common myths about eyelid surgery and explain what is true and what is false.

Eyelid Surgery is Less Common Than Facelift Surgery

This is false. In fact, year in and year out, eyelid surgery is the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery for the face and one of the most popular cosmetic procedures of all. According to the most recent statistics collected by the Aesthetic Society, eyelid surgery was performed nearly as often in the US as the next two most common facial surgery procedures (facelift and rhinoplasty) combined.

There Won’t Be Any Scarring After Eyelid Surgery

While this is technically false, it’s true in the sense that there shouldn’t be any obvious visible scarring following an eyelid surgery procedure. Anytime a surgical incision is made, there will be a scar. However, eyelid surgery has some of the most minimal and hard-to-notice scarring of any plastic surgery procedure. This is due to how simple it is to hide scarring in the natural crease of the eyelid, as well as the delicacy of eyelid skin, which tends to heal faster and more effectively than skin in some other areas of the body. In some cases, the incision for lower lid eyelid surgery can be made on the inside of the eyelid when appropriate.

Patients Can Only Have Upper or Lower Eyelid Surgery Done In One Surgery, Not Both

This is false. While every patient is different and some may only require rejuvenation of the upper or lower eyelids, it is very common to have both sets of eyelids addressed at once. Upper eyelid blepharoplasty can help address drooping skin and fatty deposits that accumulate on the upper eyelids, which can lead to wrinkling, and a tired or angry appearance. Lower eyelid blepharoplasty performed to help remove or improve bags that appear under the eyes, as well as, fine lines and puffiness, and wrinkled or loose skin that can contribute to a “hollow” under-eye area.

In the decades that I have been performing plastic surgery procedures, eyelid surgery has remained a constant for patients who want to turn back the clock and refresh their facial appearance. Being able to consistently deliver outstanding eyelid surgery results is a big part of why I have been named a Top Doctor in Atlanta for over 20 years, an honor that I do not take lightly. For more information or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. And don’t forget that you can connect with me on Facebook for additional tips, videos, news, and more from the world of plastic surgery.

True or False: Chin Surgery

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female-chinOne of my greatest joys as a board-certified plastic surgeon is being able to educate my patients about some of the less well known cosmetic surgery procedures that I perform. More common surgeries like the facelift, liposuction, and rhinoplasty have been household names for decades now, but less common procedures like chin surgery can often be just as helpful depending on the needs of each specific patient. With this in mind, I wanted to discuss chin surgery today and talk prospective patients through a few true and false statements about the procedure.

Chin Surgery Is Only Used to Address The Double Chin

This is false. While chin surgery can be used as a tool to help people who wish to reduce excess fat in the neck area, commonly referred to as the double chin, this is typically not part of traditional chin surgery. In fact, the majority of chin surgery procedures are actually done to help make the chin more prominent, not less.

Chin Augmentation Results Are Very Long Lasting

This is true. Once a chin implant is successfully inserted during surgery and the patient follows their doctor’s post-surgery instructions for recovery, there is an incredibly low risk of further complications or issues. A chin implant cannot leak or rupture. It’s quite common for a chin implant to maintain its form in perpetuity.

Chin Surgery Can Impact The Appearance of the Nose

This is true. It is a common wish for patients to prefer the chin and the nose to be proportional with each other, so it makes sense for a procedure that affects one of these features like chin augmentation to have an effect on the other. I always stress this fact during pre-surgery consultations among my chin surgery patients. In some cases, combining chin surgery with rhinoplasty can help provide the re-countered and symmetrical new appearance that many patients desire.

I work hard to tailor each and every chin surgery procedure that I perform to the specific needs and of every individual patient. For more information on chin surgery or if you would like to schedule a plastic surgery consultation to learn more, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. You can also follow along with me on Facebook for additional plastic surgery tips, news, and much more.

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