The procedure typically involves:
Otoplasty is usually performed on a day surgery basis, allowing most patients to return home shortly after the procedure. In younger patients, an overnight stay is an option.
Sometimes we have a request to perform this surgery prior to a child starting school. On one level this is understandable from a parental viewpoint, but for a child of pre-school age this can be very traumatic and we would usually advise deferring surgery until age 8 or 9 at least. This is not an absolute rule but the operation is uncomfortable and the post-operative bandage (see below) is quite an imposition. Both of which require a good understanding and significant cooperation- that may be a lot to ask from a 5 or 6 year old patient.
After surgery, a bulky bandage will be applied to assist with moulding and healing. The bandage will remain in place for up to 10 days, then at night for another week. There is a dressing change at around day 3 or 4. This performed at an office visit.
Most adults can return to work within five days, while children can usually go back to school at about day 10 post surgery. It's important to avoid strenuous activities for 3 weeks and contact sports for 3 months.
Sagging eyelids can:
Eyelid reduction can help to:
Dr Knox will carefully assess your individual needs and recommend the most appropriate technique. Eyelid reduction can be performed on the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both. Incisions are typically made in the natural folds of the skin to minimise scarring.
LOWER lid surgery is effective in reducing bulging due to fat pads, and in some instances it helps with excess skin. But skin tightening/texture improvement may be better addressed with laser or thermal therapies. That assessment is best made during an in-person consultation.
A facelift is a surgical procedure designed to help with issues like sagging skin, especially along the jawline, and the adjust facial contours. As we age, our facial skin loses elasticity, leading to wrinkles, jowls, and a less defined jawline. Surgery can’t bring back a youthful skin, but this surgery can lift up drooping tissues and remove excess skin that has resulted from stretching over a lifetime. The goal is to help to improve these signs of aging and create a more refreshed look.
A facelift can:
Facelift surgery requires downtime for healing. You can expect:
Most patients return to work within four weeks, but full recovery may take several months.
In a sense, this operation ‘resets the clock’, but the aging process will continue including in your face. The speed at which that happens varies from person to person.
A neck lift can:
As part of your consultation Dr Knox will discuss your concerns and goals and show you a plan to achieve your goals.. The procedure typically involves:
A neck lift can often be combined with other facial surgeries, such as a facelift or eyelid surgery.
Neck lift surgery typically requires a short hospital stay and involves one to two weeks of recovery time.
For the first week you will be wearing a special garment day and night to provide support, optimise healing and reduce swelling (removed for showering , hair and wound care etc). By the second week we usually advise wearing at nighttime only depending on your progress.
You may experience swelling, bruising, discomfort, and limited movement of your neck following the procedure.
Most patients can usually return to normal activities within 3 to 4 weeks, vigorous sport or gym activities including some styles of yoga may take longer.
To learn more about neck lift surgery and determine if it's right for you, schedule a consultation with Dr Knox. He will discuss your goals, expectations, and the potential risks and benefits of the procedure.
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