Is a Brow Lift Permanent? Miami Residents Ask
Surgical and Non-Surgical Procedures are Available
At Lewen Cosmetic Surgery, we understand that each patient is unique, and each face will require a different approach in order to achieve the best results. That is why we offer both surgical and non-surgical brow lift procedures. Dr. Lewen is experienced with internal browpexy, external browpexy, direct brow lift, endoscopic brow lift. temporal brow lift, trichophytic (open) brow lift and non-surgical approaches. During your consultation, he will recommend the procedure that is best suited to your needs and desired outcome.
Recovery Time Varies
There are a variety of factors that contribute to recovery time, including the individual’s physical response, the type of procedure, and more. Although brow lifts are safe and relatively painless, some soreness is to be expected. You can expect that brow lifts combined with other procedures, such as blepharoplasty or a mid-face lift, will require a lengthier recovery time. However, rest assured that the details of your brow lift procedure and recovery will be discussed during your consultation.
Brow Lifts are Long-Lasting
One of the best aspects of the brow lift is that it offers long-lasting results. However, a brow lift cannot stop the natural aging process, nor is it a permanent solution. As a result, many of our patients are able to enjoy their lifted brows from five to fifteen years.
At Lewen Cosmetic Surgery, we have already helped countless patients in Miami, Aventura and the surrounding Florida communities lift their brows and enjoy a rejuvenated appearance. Now, we are ready to do the same for you. So, if you have questions and are ready to learn more, do not hesitate to contact us.
Miami Residents Ask: How Long Will My Botox® Results Last?
Botox® is Effective, but Not Permanent
It is important to first understand that while Botox® is effective in relaxing the muscles that cause facial expression, it is not a permanent solution for lines and wrinkles. The length of results will vary, depending on the individual. However, in most cases, our patients are able to enjoy their Botox® for three to six months. After that point, maintenance appointments are available.
Appointments are Efficient
One of the most attractive aspects of Botox® is how simple and convenient it is. Our Botox® injections are performed in office, take less than 10 minutes, and are practically pain-free. The ease and efficiency of this procedure make it accessible for even the busiest patient to fit into their day. Since there is no downtime, you are free to return to your life, without hassle.
Results are Impressive
Gone are the days when Botox® users had to fear a frozen or unnatural-looking face. At Lewen Cosmetic Surgery, our medical director has the experience necessary to perform this injection in the precise location required, in order to achieve the impressive, yet natural results you are seeking. Our patients begin to see results within the first three to five days, with the full results becoming apparent within one week. You’ll still look like yourself, just a younger, more energized version.
Get Started Today
If you are unhappy with the fine lines and wrinkles forming on your face, our team can help. We have assisted men and women in Miami, Aventura and the surrounding Florida communities diminish signs of aging with Botox®, and we look forward to doing the same for you. So if you have questions and are ready to take the next step, contact our office today.
With an Endoscopic Brow Lift, We Can Reshape Your Brows
One of the most obvious signs of aging are the wrinkles that appear on our faces, especially on our foreheads and around our eyebrows. This is a result of constant muscle movement in the facial area. These lines can actually make us appear much older than we actually are.
Be it the horizontal creases across our forehead, or the vertical lines between our eyebrows, these do nothing good for our appearance. Moreover, the skin of your forehead tends to droop over the course of time, making your upper eyelids look puffy and tired.
Fortunately, there is a surgical procedure that can help you get rid of these lines and wrinkles and achieve a more radiant and youthful look – an endoscopic brow lift.
What is an Endoscopic Brow Lift?
An endoscopic brow lift is a common cosmetic procedure that many patients opt for to remove creases on your forehead and correct the descent of your eyebrow by lifting the skin on your forehead.
Compared to traditional methods of surgeries, the endoscopic brow lift is minimally invasive. Only tiny incisions have to be made behind your hairline. This makes recovery and downtime much shorter and smoother.
What to Expect During the Procedure
First, your surgeon will administer general anesthesia to help ease any resulting discomfort that may occur during the surgery. Just behind your hairline, on your scalp, three tiny incisions that almost resemble a puncture are made. Then, an endoscope – a mini camera with an attached probe – is inserted through the incisions, allowing the surgeon to see inside your head on a monitor.
This view greatly helps the surgeon to correctly lift the skin on your forehead and reposition your eyebrows as well. The muscle tissues that cause the creases on your forehead are removed along with any excess skin.
The Endoscopic Brow Lift Recovery Process
During the recovery period, it is critical that you follow your doctor’s instructions. You will be required to take some time off work to rest and relax. You will also need to make sure you have a support system in place to help you with daily tasks that may add too much strain to your body.
It is important to note that each individual may have a different recovery experience and the time taken will differ depending on the amount of correction that needs to be made. But, for a fast and smooth recovery, there are certain things that all patients should keep in mind.
• Make sure to keep your bandages on for several days post-surgery.
• You can only wash your hair after you remove bandages.
• Make sure to keep your head elevated when sleeping. Use several pillows if required necessary.
• It’s normal to experience some swelling and bruising but this subsides in time.
• Take any prescribed medication regularly.
• Do not engage in strenuous, physical activities for at least two weeks post-surgery.
Ideal Candidates for the Procedure
The Endoscopic brow lift is the perfect solution for anyone who wants to tighten their forehead skin and achieve a more youthful and vibrant facial appearance. You must be in good general health and be ready to provide your medical history if you want to be considered a good candidate. Your doctor will assess your body as a whole and develop a plan that is perfectly suited to fit your needs.
Schedule Your Endoscopic Brow Lift Appointment
You can learn more about the endoscopic brow lift surgery with Dr. Gregory Lewen during a consultation. Contact our office to schedule your appointment today.
Lower-Eyelid Blepharoplasty Can Help Eliminate Puffy Eyelids
Your eyes are a prominent feature on your face that depicts how you’re feeling at any given point in time and subtly gives other people a clue as to how approachable you are. Over the course of time, however, they may begin to develop loose skin and fatty deposits that cause them to look droopy and puffy. This can change your entire look in an instant.
There are a number of different reasons why someone may develop puffy eyes. One of the most prominent among them is the natural aging process. They may also be the result of stress, dehydration, allergies, lack of sleep, inherited genetic traits, and more. In order to know the cause for sure, you will need to schedule a consultation with a doctor who will assess your body and the cause behind the problem.
If the problem becomes too severe with no clear solution in sight, there’s always the surgical option. A lower-eyelid blepharoplasty can help you get rid of puffy eyes and boost your youthful allure in one convenient procedure.
What to Expect from a Lower-Eyelid Blepharoplasty Surgery
The lower eyelid surgery specifically targets the lower region of the eyelids to help eliminate any puffiness that occurs in the area. It is a great solution for those who don’t require the full extent of a full blepharoplasty, but want to solve minor issues in the lower eye region.
When undergoing the surgery, you will want to make sure to work with a highly skilled surgeon who has a history of performing the procedure. This surgery requires skill and precision and you wouldn’t want to go to just anyone.
To begin this procedure, your doctor will make a strategically placed incision in the lower crease of the eyes to help keep any resulting post-surgical marks hidden from view. This will help to ensure a beautiful end result.
Through the incision, your doctor will remove any excess skin and fat in the region and reposition the remaining tissues to fit the new look of your eyes.
What to Expect After the Lower-Blepharoplasty Surgery
After the surgery is completed, your doctor will close the incisions so that they can heal properly. There is a period of downtime to expect that you can discuss with your doctor. The time varies from patient to patient, but it will typically last about two weeks after the procedure. During this time, it is advised that you avoid strenuous physical activities and straining your eyes. By following these instructions, you increase your chances of healing quickly and obtaining outstanding results.
Contact Our Office
Lower-eyelid surgery can be an effective solution for anyone who is currently suffering from the effects of puffy eyelids. It can provide you with a significant improvement in the look of your eyes and even help improve how they function. If you’re interested in learning more about the surgery, contact our office to schedule a consultation with Dr. Gregory Lewen. He will help guide you through the entire procedure from beginning to end.
Botox for Facial Sculpting
In this day and age, it’s hard to find a woman who hasn’t already learned some of the tricks of facial contouring. The common goals here are to highlight the eyes and the cheekbones, sometimes the lips as well, and to slim or contour the jawline. Many women can achieve some of these enhancements through the skillful application of make-up, the injection of dermal fillers, the use of photo editing apps, or some combination of these techniques. There is now another trend taking place to assist with facial contouring, and many women are requesting Botox for facial sculpting.
The technique of injecting Botox into the masseter muscles, the redundant, bulky muscles that are used to clench on the lower outside of your jaw, is not a new treatment. It has been performed for years to help those who suffer from jaw joint pain (TMJ). Much like other muscles of the body, the masseter muscles tend to become hypertrophied (larger) when they are “worked out,” and this can create the appearance of a thicker, squarer, boxier, and less feminine jawline. This can particularly be an issue for people who have more “type A” personalities, high-stress jobs and lifestyles, or those who have chronic issues with grinding their teeth in their sleep. In recent years, carefully placed Botox injections into the masseter muscles have been shown to demonstrate a significant facial slimming effect. This procedure is now gaining in popularity and is being requested more often by women who have come to learn of this non-invasive option that can help to give them a more feminine, heart-shaped face, along with a defined, slimmer jawline. Especially beneficial for those women who may have a genetic predisposition to a fuller facial appearance or a square jawline, this treatment is very effective in softening some of these features and adjusting to a balance of more feminine facial proportions.
So how does the treatment work? Botox is skillfully injected into a few specific points of the masseter muscles to temporarily relax these muscles. Over time, and with continuing treatments, relaxed muscles that are no longer overworked will begin to decrease in size and appear less bulky. As a result, the jawline will become more defined, and often look slimmer in appearance. This will cause the balance of the face to shift slightly, often also causing the cheek bones to look somewhat more pronounced, and creating more of a classic, attractive, heart shape to the face. The procedure is quick, painless, and produces a naturally subtle result with no downtime in most cases. Results are frequently noticeable within a month of the initial treatment, although additional treatments may be required to obtain the best possible result, depending on the individual patient. For most people, the average Botox treatment will last for 3-4 months, although in some cases, treatments can last up to 6 months.
Dr. Gregory Lewen has performed many of these treatments over the years to assist many of his female patients in achieving a softer, sleeker, and more feminine jawline. His precise knowledge of facial anatomy and extensive experience with advanced injection techniques gives his patients the confidence that they will have safest and best results possible.
If you are interested in learning more about this treatment or scheduling a consultation to find out if you are a good candidate for non-surgical facial slimming, please contact our office at (305) 514-0631 or email us at info@lewencosmetic.com.
We Take PRIDE in Our Work
Oculofacial plastic surgeon Dr. Gregory Lewen and our entire team are dedicated to providing phenomenal care and outstanding results. Our approach to patient care is simple. We take P.R.I.D.E. in our work:
- Physician-administered – All of our cosmetic procedures are performed by Dr. Lewen to ensure that our patients receive the best care and results possible.
- Right for you? – Dr. Lewen takes the time to understand the aesthetic goals of each patient to ensure that they are choosing the best possible treatment.
- Individualized treatments – All of our treatments are personalized to meet the needs of each patient.
- Deliver real results – The skill and expertise of our entire team ensure that our patients receive natural-looking and beautiful results.
- Exceptional patient care – From the moment you walk in, you will be greeted and cared for by our caring and friendly team, who can provide you with everything you need.
If you are in need of outstanding care and personalized results, contact our office today to schedule a consultation.
How Losing Facial Volume Affects the Mid-Face
Facial volume is one of the most important features of your face. Having a good amount of facial volume keeps your face looking young and gives it attractive-looking contours that enhance the look of your profile.
Your mid-face needs a good amount of facial volume. Without it, the contours and fullness of your cheeks are lost which can give them a hollowed appearance. Volume loss can be hard to prevent because it occurs naturally with age.
Thankfully, there is a way to restore the youthful appearance of your cheeks. Juvederm Voluma XC is an injectable filler specifically designed to restore subtle amounts of lost facial volume in order to keep your face looking young and beautiful.
Oculofacial plastic surgeon Dr. Gregory Lewen has performed numerous Voluma XC injections and can provide you with the personalized results you need. Contact us to schedule a consultation.
You Don't Have to Make a Decision Right Away
Some people may feel like they have to make a choice regarding their surgical procedure the same day as their consultation. They may even feel like the doctor is pushing them to make a choice or schedule their surgery right away, which can put a lot of pressure on them.
At our oculofacial plastic and cosmetic surgery practice, we want to let you know that there is no rush when it comes to making decisions regarding your procedure. The point of the consultation is to start the process, and that means discussing what you are looking to get done and what kind of results you are expecting.
We are here to provide you with all the information you need so that you can use it to make an informed decision when you are ready. Contact our office today to schedule your consultation. Oculofacial plastic surgeon Dr. Gregory Lewen can provide you with the information and care you need.
Bring Back the Beauty of Your Cheeks with a Liquid Cheek Lift
People who are unhappy with the appearance of their cheeks may think that cheek implants are their only option. While cheek implants can provide excellent results, they are not the only way to rejuvenate the youthful appearance of your mid-face.
The liquid cheek lift is an excellent non-surgical option for rejuvenating the appearance of your cheeks. This procedure restores the full and youthful appearance of your cheeks by adding lost facial volume with dermal filler injections. The procedure is quick, produces minimal discomfort, and provides natural-looking results.
Oculofacial plastic surgeon Dr. Gregory Lewen has performed numerous liquid cheek lift procedures and can provide you with outstanding results. Bring back the beauty of your cheeks – contact us today to schedule a consultation.
Refresh Your Look with Blepharoplasty
Is excess skin causing your eyelids to sag? Do you have puffy and dark bags under your eyes? These are just some of the common aesthetic issues that can occur around the eyes as we age. When these issue begin to appear, they can significantly diminish the youthful beauty of your eyes and face.
Oculofacial plastic surgeon Dr. Gregory Lewen can restore the radiance of your eyes through blepharoplasty, also known as eyelid surgery. This popular and effective cosmetic procedure can give you a noticeably refreshed appearance that looks natural. Any incisions used during the procedure are hidden in the creases of your eyelids to ensure the aesthetic excellence of your results.
Dr. Lewen will carefully examine your eyelids in order to determine the level of correction needed and will formulate a customized procedure plan. Restore the beauty of your eyes by contacting us to schedule a consultation.