Cosmetic
Surgery
Cosmetic
maxillofacial
surgery is any procedure
used to enhance, correct or
repair any physical
deformity or undesirable
characteristic pertaining to
the lips, jaws, mouth, nose,
eyes, cheeks, and other
portions of the face. This
type of surgery can be
helpful in repairing
malformations caused by
diseases, injury or trauma,
burns, aging, birth defects
or previous surgery.
Cosmetic surgery also serves
as a means to restore normal
function and improve your
appearance. It may also add
to your self-confidence and
self-esteem, but this is not
our primary objective. It is
important that you
understand that the goal of
cosmetic maxillofacial
surgery is to improve your
appearance, it will not give
you a new face or a new
life.
Dr.
Falcone has had extensive
training in facial cosmetic
surgical procedures and is
uniquely qualified to treat
any facial deformity.
He has received education in
performing surgery on the
soft and hard tissues of the
face during his residency
and his post-residency
fellowship. Dr.
Falcone understands the fine
balance between facial
appearance and function, due
to his surgical and dental
background. He also
receives continuing
education credits each year
to provide you with the most
advanced facial cosmetic
procedures, as well as other
oral and maxillofacial
surgery procedures.
A decision to
have cosmetic
maxillofacial surgery is a
personal one. It is
crucial to discuss your
individual concerns and
expectations thoroughly
with Dr. Falcone. You must
proceed with realistic
expectations and a good
attitude, as your recovery
will depend on it.
Patience is also necessary
on your part. Your final
cosmetic result may not be
apparent until many months
after your surgery.
Remember that
cosmetic maxillofacial
surgery is usually
considered an “elective”
rather than a medically
necessary procedure. It is
usually not covered by
your insurance plan, but
since there is so much
variety in insurance
today, check with your
carrier to determine if
your surgery is a covered
procedure.
Prior to any
surgery, Dr. Falcone will
take a thorough medical
history and perform an
extensive physical
evaluation to see if you
are indeed a candidate for
surgery. One or more
visits may be required to
discuss your procedure,
the expected results,
changes in appearance,
risks and complications as
well as anesthetic
choices.
Most times,
cosmetic maxillofacial
surgery can be performed
right in Dr. Falcone’s
office. Sometimes, it must
be performed in a hospital
setting. This will depend
on the procedure as well
as Dr.’s and your
preference. Local
anesthesia, intravenous
sedation as well as
general anesthesia may be
used to perform these
types of procedures.
Some of the types
of cosmetic maxillofacial
surgery available are as
follows:
-
Nasal reconstruction
(rhinoplasty or nose
job)
-
Cosmetic
surgery
for
the
eyes
(blepharoplasty,
forehead/eyebrow lift)
-
Chin surgery
(genioplasty)
-
Cheek
implants
or
removal
of
fat
around
cheekbones
to
enhance this area
-
Facial
and neck (cervical)
liposuction
-
Treatment
of
facial
wrinkling
(chemical
peel,
laser
skin
resurfacing,
dermabrasion injections
and fillers)
-
Treatment of facial
scarring
If
you are concerned with
your facial appearance and
wish to have a
consultation and examination,
please
contact our office at
(570) 455-5889. Our
concerned staff
will help answer any
questions you may have on
cosmetic maxillofacial
surgery procedures and
schedule your appointment
with Dr. Falcone. He will
be happy to discuss
the treatment alternatives
available to you and
formulate
a personalized treatment
plan.
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