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    TempSure Laser
    Eyelid Surgery
    Facelift
    Facial Implants
    Forehead Lift
    Nose Surgery
    Ear Surgery

    Tempsure Laser

    (20 Min. Non-Surgical Facelift)

    The Hague Center is excited to announce that we are now offering a non-surgical facelift procedure! Provide by TempSure™  Envi System, the world’s first full body skin tightening system designed for the face and body to combat wrinkles, rhytids, cellulite and even vaginal rejuvenation.

    The Cynosure TempSure™ Envi System is an RF (radio frequency) device which heats up tissues to induce new collagen production resulting in skin tightening and lifting.

    Contact our office today to schedule a free consultation.

    Eyelid Surgery

    (Blepharoplasty)

    Procedure

    Correct drooping upper eyelids and puffy bags below the eyes by removing excess fat, skin, and muscle. (Upper-eyelid surgery may be covered by insurance if used to correct visual field defects)

    Length

    1 to 3 hours.

    Anesthesia

    Usually locally with sedation or general.

    In/Outpatient

    Usually outpatient.

    Side Effects

    Temporary discomfort, tightness of lids, swelling, bruising. Temporary dryness, burning, itching of eyes. Excessive tearing, sensitivity to light for first few weeks.

    Risks

    Temporary blurred or double vision. Infection, bleeding. Swelling at the corners of the eyelids. Dry eyes. Formation of whiteheads. Slight asymmetry in healing or scarring. Difficulty in closing eyes completely (rarely permanent). Pulling down of the lower lids (may require further surgery). Blindness (extremely rare).

    Recovery

    Reading: 2 or 3 days. Back to work: 7 to 10 days. Contact lenses: two weeks or more. Strenuous activities, alcohol: about 3 weeks. Bruising and swelling gone: several weeks.

    Duration of Results

    Several years. Sometimes permanent.

    Facelift

    (Rhytidectomy)

    Procedure

    Improving sagging facial skin, jowls, and loose neck skin by removing excess fat, tightening muscles, redraping skin. Most often done on men and women over 40.

    Length

    Several hours.

    Anesthesia

    Local with sedation, or general.

    In/Outpatient

    Usually outpatient. Some patients may require short inpatient stay.

    Side Effects

    Temporary bruising, swelling, numbness and tenderness of skin; tight feeling, dry skin. For men, permanent need to shave behind ears, where beard-growing skin is repositioned.

    Risks

    Injury to the nerves that control facial muscles or feeling (usually temporary but may be permanent). Infection, bleeding. Poor healing; excessive scarring. Asymmetry or change in hairline.

    Recovery

    Back to work: 10 to 14 days. More strenuous activity: 2 weeks or more. Bruising: 2 to 3 weeks. Must limit exposure to sun for several months.

    Duration of Results

    Usually 5 to 10 years.

    Facial Implants

    Procedure

    Change the basic shape and balance of the face using carefully shaped implants to build up a receding chin, add prominence to cheekbones, or reshape the jawline.

    Length

    30 minutes to 2 hours.

    Anesthesia

    Local with sedation, or general.

    In/Outpatient

    Usually outpatient. Occasionally overnight hospital stay.

    Side Effects

    Temporary discomfort, swelling, bruising, numbness and/or stiffness. In jaw surgery, inability to open mouth fully for several weeks.

    Risks

    Shifting or imprecise positioning of implant, or infection around it, requiring a second operation or removal. Excess tightening and hardening of scar tissue around an artificial implant (“capsular contracture”), causing unnatural shape.

    Recovery

    Back to work: about 1 week. Normal appearance: 2 to 4 weeks. Activity that could jar or bump face: 6 weeks or more.

    Duration of Results

    Permanent.

    Forehead Lift

    (Browlift)

    Procedure

    Minimize forehead creases, drooping eyebrows, hooding over eyes, furrowed forehead and frown lines by removing excess tissue, altering muscles and tightening the forehead skin. May be done using the traditional technique, with an incision across the top of the head just behind the hairline; or with the use of an endoscope, which requires 3 to 5 short incisions. Most often done on people over 40.

    Length

    1 to 2 hours.

    Anesthesia

    Local with sedation, or general.

    In/Outpatient

    Usually outpatient.

    Side Effects

    Temporary swelling, numbness, headaches, bruising. Traditional method: Possible itching and hair loss.

    Risks

    Injury to facial nerve, causing loss of motion, muscle weakness, or asymmetrical look. Infection. Broad or excessive scarring.

    Recovery

    Back to work: 7 to 10 days, usually sooner for endoscopic forehead lift. More strenuous activity: several weeks. Full recovery from bruising: 2 to 3 weeks. Limit sun exposure for several months.

    Duration of Results

    Usually 5 to 10 years.

    Nose Surgery

    (Rhinoplasty)

    Procedure

    Reshape nose by reducing or increasing size, removing hump, changing shape of tip or bridge, narrowing span of nostrils, or changing angle between nose and upper lip. May also relieve some breathing problems. (May be covered by insurance.)

    Length

    1 to 2 hours or more.

    Anesthesia

    Local with sedation, or general.

    In/Outpatient

    Usually outpatient.

    Side Effects

    Temporary swelling, bruising around eyes, nose and headaches. Some bleeding and stiffness.

    Risks

    Infection. Small burst blood vessels resulting in tiny, permanent red spots. Incomplete improvement, requiring additional surgery.

    Recovery

    Back to work: 1 to 2 weeks. More strenuous activities: 2 to 3 weeks. Avoid hitting nose or sunburn: 8 weeks. Final appearance: 1 year or more.

    Duration of Results

    Permanent

    Ear Surgery

    (Otoplasty)

    Procedure

    Set prominent ears back closer to the head, or reduce the size of large ears. Most often done on children between the ages of 4 and 14 years. (Occasionally covered by insurance.)

    Length

    2 to 3 hours.

    Anesthesia

    Young children: usually general. Older children or adults: general or local, with sedation.

    In/Outpatient

    Usually outpatient.

    Side Effects

    Temporary throbbing, aching, swelling, redness, numbness.

    Risks

    Infection of cartilage. Excessive scarring. Blood clot that may need to be drained. Mismatched or artificial- looking ears. Recurrence of the protrusion, requiring repeat surgery.

    Recovery

    Back to work or school: 5 to 7 days.
    Strenuous activity, contact sports: 1 to 2 months.

    Duration of Results

    Usually permanent.

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