Houston Facelift and Facial Rejuvenation

Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Henry Mentz is respected worldwide for his detailed and effective approach to restoring a more youthful, refreshed look to the face.

The Goal of Facial Rejuvenation Procedures

The accumulated effects of aging, sun damage, pollutants, dietary, and lifestyle habits increasingly appear on the face as we grow older. The skin's collagen production begins to break down, causing lines and wrinkles to form, while the skin's tone becomes more uneven and dull as a result of sun exposure and a slowdown in skin cell turnover. In addition the face loses it's youthful shape and structure, becoming thinner and more gaunt in appearance as a result of an erosion of facial fat and bone. Because of the loss of this underlying support structure and a diminishment in the skin's quality, the skin begins to sag and wrinkle, and the face loses it's youthful suppleness and defined contours.

Surgical Procedures including the facelift, browlift, eylid surgery (blepharoplasty),and necklift help to restore a more youthful and refreshed look to the face through techniques that lift and tighten sagging skin and muscles. Dr. Mentz frequently combines these procedures with stem-cell enriched fat grafting to restore volume to areas such as the cheeks and lips and to fill in wrinkles and folds. Some of the benefits that can be obtained from these surgeries include:

Triple Board Certified Houston Plastic Surgeon Dr. Henry Mentz

Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Henry Mentz has the notable honor of being the first surgeon in the United States to achieve triple board certification in plastic surgery, facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology (head and neck surgery. He combines the techniques and skills specific to each of these boards to produce dramatic results that are long-lasting and natural in appearance. His detailed understanding of the characteristics that contribute to a youthful facial appearance allows him to provide excellent results that fit your unique facial structure and provide you with maximum facial rejuvenation.

Dr. Mentz's facelifting expertise has made him a widely sought out speaker and author. He has authored two chapters on facelifting in the last 10 years, including the "The Multilayer Facelift" in the textbook Operative Plastic Surgery. And he has introduced important new techniques to his peers at plastic surgery meetings and through articles and presentations. These presentations have included:

Surgical Methods to Correct the Signs of Aging

Facelift (Rhytidectomy)

As the face ages, the collagen and elastin fibers that give it firmness and elasticity begin to degrade, leading to the development of wrinkles. This combined with gravity and a weakening of the underlying muscles and tissues causes sagging in the midface that can lead to the appearance of jowls and a double chin, even in individuals of a normal weight.

A facelift procedure is designed to restore a more youthful, refreshed appearance to the face by correcting the visible signs of aging that occur as a result of diminished skin elasticity, collagen production, and skin quality. This comprehensive procedure is considered one of the most effective and long-lasting solutions to return a smoother, rejuvenated and uplifted look to the face through correction of the following characteristics:

To achieve maximum rejuvenation and natural-looking results, Dr. Mentz accurately measures, grades, and records the amount of aging or laxity in each area of the face to determine the facelift method that will achieve the most effective results for a patient. Dr. Mentz, who has achieved consistently successful results with this innovative method since 2007, introduced the technique to the Texas Society of Plastic Surgery in 2008.

Through computer imaging and the consultation process, the various methods which includes the mini facelift, MAC lift, deep layer, multilayer, and SMAS facelift, can be demonstrated on the patient's image to evaluate the best options for a patient. Dr. Mentz has consistently found that three options can be determined for each patient, and, of these, one will most effectively maximize the rejuvenating results that can be achieved.

Brow Lift (Forehead Lift)

A brow lift can provide a significantly more refreshed and youthful look to the face by correcting the characteristics that cause a tired and aged appearance. Due to a loss of skin elasticity, sun damage and repeated muscle contraction, the brow begins to descend lower on the face and creases become etched along the forehead and between the brows causing the face to have an aged, fatigued and worried appearance.

Browlift surgery provides the following benefits:

Dr. Mentz uses an endoscopic technique which allows his to reposition the skin and the underlying tissues and muscles of the forehead through tiny incisions made within the hairline so that scarring is typically minimal and well-concealed.

Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

Eyelid surgery restores a refreshed, rested, and alert appearance to the eyes by improving the look of the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both. Though eyelid surgery can be performed alone, it is often combined with a facelift, browlift and/or necklift. This procedure effectively helps to correct the characteristics which can cause the eyes to appear tired and aged including:

Neck Lift Surgery

A neck lift restores a firmer, youthful contour to the neck. A loss of skin elasticity, and a weakening of the neck muscles causes the neck to sag and develop creases. Dr. Mentz restores a smooth and younger appearance to the neck by removing sagging skin and tightening the underlying muscles for longer lasting results. In some cases, he may also recommend liposuction to reduce excess fatty deposits.

The Full Spectrum of Rejuvenation: Putting it All Together

Fat Grafting to Restore Facial Volume

Because restoration of facial volume is a key component of the process to create a more youthful appearance, Dr. Mentz may recommend stem-cell enriched fat grafting to fill in wrinkles and to rebuild the contours that characterize a younger face.

Due to an erosion of facial fat which becomes pronounced as we enter our 40s, the face becomes more lean and hollow in its structure, so that the cheeks, temples and underye areas often become more sunken and hollow in appearance. This loss of fat causes the skeletal structure of the face to more visible, and the skin sagging and wrinkling increases because it has less underlying support to maintain a supple firm structure.

In th stem cell-enriched fat-grafting procedure, fat is liposuctioned from areas such as thebuttocks, thighs or abdomen. Dr. Mentz uses a special process to concentrate the stem cells in the fat. This stem-cell rich fat is then injected into the areas where volume enhancement is desired.

Creating Harmony and Balance Among Facial Features

Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty)

A nose that is out of balance on the face can become a focal point that draws attention away from other attractive facial features. The purpose of nose surgery (rhinoplasty) is to improve the appearance of the nose, to help it fit the face in a complementary way that is harmonious with other facial features. Nose surgery can alter features that include:

Dr. Mentz will use computer imaging to help you communicate and visualize the results you would like to attain through nose surgery. During your exam, he will evaluate your skin quality and the internal and external structure of your nose to determine how to best create balance between your nose and other facial features. Nose surgery may typically be performed on female patients who are as young as age 15 or males who are as young as age 17, but it will be necessary for Dr. Mentz to determine any possible limitations.

The proportion and shape of the nose and chin can be improved and refined to bring more balance between the features of the face. Whether you are bothered by a hump, a drooping nasal tip, or the shape and size of your nose or nostrils, Dr. Mentz has extensive training and experience in restoring a more ideal aesthetic form to the nose through a rhinoplasty procedure.

In some cases, Dr. Mentz may also recommend a chin implant to further enhance the facial profile and harmony between facial features. A chin implant corrects the appearance of a weak chin to give the chin a stronger, more defined contour.

Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)

Ear surgery is most commonly performed for both children and adults to correct the appearance of protruding ears. Children, in particular, often benefit from this surgery in order to prevent the emotional difficulty that is often experienced as a result of being teased about their ears.

The Full Spectrum of Rejuvenation: Putting it All Together

Fat Grafting to Restore Facial Volume

Because restoration of facial volume is a key component of the process to create a more youthful appearance, Dr. Mentz may recommend stem-cell enriched fat grafting to fill in wrinkles and to rebuild the contours that characterize a younger face.

As part of the aging process, the face becomes more lean and hollow in its structure, so that the cheeks, temples and underye areas often become more sunken and hollow in appearance. This is primarily due to an erosion of facial fat which becomes pronounced as we enter our 40s.

In this procedure, fat is liposuctioned from areas such as the thighs or abdomen. Dr. Mentz uses a special process to concentrate the stem cells in the fat. This stem-cell rich fat is then injected into the areas where volume enhancement is desired.

The Added Touch Medical Spa Services

Smooth and evenly toned skin is an important component of a plan to maintain a youthful, fresh appearance. At The Added Touch Medical Spa, Dr. Mentz's skin care specialists will design a plan to improve your skin's quality so that it looks radiant and rejuvenated 365 days a year.

We are committed to providing you with the most advanced and effective skin care treatments and products available. As part of a daily skin care routine, our Obagi and SkinMedica products contain active, pharmaceutical-grade ingredients which work at a cellular level to penetrate and transform your skin. In addition, we offer a number of treatment options which will restore a smoother, brighter appearance to the face. Many of these treatments can be completed in less than an hour and require minimal to no downtime.

Chemical Peels

Chemical Peels embrighten and smooth the skin's appearance by gently resurfacing it through the removal of its damaged outer layers. They are an effective non-surgical cosmetic treatment for those who desire to treat mild to more severe skin conditions including sun-damaged skin, fine lines and wrinkles, skin pigment abnormalities, acne, and acne scarring.

Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion gives the skin a fresh and healthy radiance through the gently abrasive mechanical action of crystals, which slough away the dead surface cells that can cause skin to appear dull and aged. The massaging action helps to increase oxygenation in the skin, which, in turn, stimulates the production of collagen to give the skin a more revitalized look. Microdermabrasion softens the appearance of skin imperfections such as fine lines, brown spots, and acne scars, and helps to clean out pores, as well.

Laser Treatments

Like microdermabrasion and chemical peels, lasers resurface the skin to rejuvenate its appearance. However, they achieve this action at a deeper level through the action of short pulses of light that penetrate the skin's layers to stimulate the growth of new collagen fibers. Our lasers are designed to target a wide variety of skin concerns to provide the following benefits:

Scar Therapy System

To help diminish postoperative scars, we have designed a Scar Therapy System, which consists of three products to be applied daily in the weeks following surgery. This package includes two SkinMedica products: TNS Recovery Complex and Tri-Retinol Complex, and an advanced scar treatment gel. As an added benefit, the SkinMedica products can be applied to the face as part of a long-term daily routine to improve the skin's tone and texture.

30-Minute Post-Surgical Therapeutic Massage

The massage therapists at Dr. Mentz's Added Touch Medical Spa offer a special post-surgical massage that is designed to support and speed your body's natural healing process after a cosmetic surgery procedure. A combination of lymphatic and Swedish massage techniques are used, which work together to relax you and stimulate the lymphatic system to help reduce bruising, swelling, and numbness.

If you are interested restoring a more youthful appearance to your face, call our office today to schedule your consultation with Dr. Mentz, 713.799.9999.