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Facelift
With time, a person may begin to notice signs of age in their face and neck, including slack skin or a loss of volume. A facelift or necklift is generally considered the gold standard for facial rejuvenation, often improving a patient’s youthful countenance by up to ten years. Facelifts reduce the appearance of ageing by tightening skin, by improving the contours of cheeks, jowls and neck, and by removing fatty tissue of the chin and neck. For maximum results, a facelift or necklift is often performed in combination with eyelid lifts (blepharoplasty), fat transfer to the face, and laser skin resurfacing.
Candidates
Men and women are equally interested in maintaining an appearance of youth and energy. The ideal candidates for a facelift have loose skin of the neck and jowls, creases in the cheeks and nasolabial folds, loss of volume in the cheeks, and sometimes fatty tissue in the chin. Patients with less sun damage and non-smokers will often have better results from their surgery.
Procedure
Facelifts and necklifts are performed with IV sedation or general anesthesia. Incisions are made around and behind the ears. At this point, liposuction is performed over the chin and jowl area to remove excess fatty tissue. Loose skin on the neck, cheeks and jowls is lifted to expose the underlying layers of superficial fat, known as SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system). During a facelift or necklift, the SMAS layer is important for reshaping the underlying tissue. The SMAS is tightened and repositioned to improve the shape and fullness of the patient’s cheeks, neck, and jowls. Excess skin is removed and incisions are hidden in the creases around the ear. Drains are then placed behind the ear to reduce swelling in the patient’s neck and lower face. After the incisions are closed, fat grafts can be placed in the creases and contours of the cheeks and laser skin resurfacing can be performed. Patients are placed in a surgical neck support to help reduce swelling in the neck and face following surgery.
Recovery
After a facelift or necklift, patients should wear a neck support for their first week of recovery. Sutures are removed after one week. After that first week, patient’s should continue to wear their neck support at night. Makeup can be applied to cover up minor bruising. Patients should massage their fat grafts and care for any areas of laser resurfacing for at least two weeks following the procedure.
About Dr. Kim
Dr. Kim is a board certified plastic surgeon who artistically tailors surgical and non surgical procedures to the patients' natural appearance. In addition to being renowned for his highly precise surgical work, Dr. Kim's is also regarded as a caring doctor with a warm bedside manner -- from consultation all the way through the follow-up. He listens to patients and strives to achieve their goals.
DR. CHANG SOO KIM'S CREDENTIALS
Dr. Kim trained at Yale University, one of the most prestigious programs in the country, where he earned the Yale Plastic Surgery Scholastic Awards in years 2002 and 2003. Dr. Kim now practices plastic surgery in Stamford, CT and Westchester, NY. He has over 20 years of experience and has performed 1000s of procedures since the start of his career. Dr. Kim holds privileges at Stamford, Greenwich and Norwalk hospitals.
Membership & Licensure
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- American Board of Plastic Surgery
- American Medical Association
- New York State Medical License
- Connecticut State Medical License
Why Patients Love Dr. Kim
For over a two decades, Dr. Kim has carried out his life passion, helping patients achieve their own natural beauty through the latest, safest state-of-the-art cosmetic procedures. Dr. Kim is well known for his excellent bedside manner. During the consultation stage, Dr. Kim carefully listens to each patient’s goals and then provides a thorough analysis to help ensure artistic balance of the face or body for a look that is natural, not artificial. His follow-up care includes direct access via cell phone in order for him to personally address his patient’s progress and concerns.
His Personalized Approach
Drawing from extensive surgical experience, Dr. Kim strives to provide safe, personalized surgery that will meet or exceed your expectations. He received his medical training at Yale University, and has received many prestigious awards and scholarships, including the Yale Plastic Surgery Scholastic Award and American Heart Association One Year Medical Student Fellowship.
Curriculum Vitae
Practice
Privileges at Stamford, Greenwich and Norwalk hospitals.
Certification
Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
Professional Societies
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Board of Plastic Surgery
Yale Plastic Surgery Society
General Surgery & Plastic Surgery Residencies
Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT
Internship
Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT
Medical Degree
Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
Awards
Recipient of the 2002 and 2003 Yale Plastic Surgery Scholastic Award.
American Heart Association One Year Medical Student Fellowship.
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The Eye Lift Porcedure
You've heard the English proverb, "Your eyes are the window to your soul." That adage continues to endure because more than any facial feature, the eyes always hold a special beauty and allure, especially in revealing emotion. Unfortunately, loose "sagging" or "bulging" skin around the upper and/or lower eyelids make a person appear tired or angry. Eyelid surgery can restore the natural contour of the upper and/or lower lids, resulting in a younger, more rested and alert appearance. Blepharoplasty (eyelift) can address many different issues including:
- Puffiness in the upper eyelids created by excess fatty deposits.
- Loose or sagging skin that creates folds above the upper eyelid, sometimes even impairing vision.
- Excess skin and fine wrinkles of the lower eyelid.
- Under eye bags.
- Droopiness of the lower eyelid.
Appear Younger and More Vibrant
Connecticut and Westchester Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Chang Soo Kim, MD, has performed many blepharoplasty (eye lift) procedures and is experienced with transconjunctival lower-eyelid blepharoplasty, a newer technique that helps maintain support of the lower eyelid.
Bennefits of Eye Lift Surgery
- Your surgery will be performed by Dr. Kim, a seasoned surgeon with over 1,000 facial procedures in his portfolio.
- The eye lift procedure is customized to your natural appearance.
- Return to work in as little as 7 days.
- Same day in-office procedure.
Eye Lift FAQ
Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery or an eyelid lift) is a surgical procedure that can improve an aged, tired, droopy or swollen appearance to the eyelids. Upper blepharoplasty can address sagging of the upper eyelids while lower blepharoplasty addresses under eye bags. An under eye blepharoplasty can also fix wrinkles or crepiness. Surgery may be performed on the upper eyelids, lower eyelids or both. During the procedure, excess fat and skin are removed and the underlying tissue is tightened, for a more youthful, rested eye appearance.
Good candidates for blepharoplasty should be physically healthy, should not smoke, and should be realistic about their goals. A consultation with Dr. Kim is the best way to determine if a blepharoplasty is right for you.
The upper blepharoplasty procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia, while the lower blepharoplasty usually requires general anesthesia.
The recovery period following blepharoplasty surgery usually takes about 7-10 days. Stitches from an upper blepharoplasty are usually removed after three to four days, while lower blepharoplasty procedures do not use stitches. Make-up can be worn after approximately 5 - 14 days to help conceal bruising. Patients can usually resume work and other non-strenuous activities after ten days, Exercise and more strenuous activities should not be resumed for three weeks or longer.
