Facial Lines

Dr. Mentz offers many surgical and non-surgical options to diminish lines and wrinkles to give the the skin a more youthful appearance. As the first surgeon in the nation to receive triple-board certification in plastic surgery, facial and reconstructive plastic surgery, and otolaryngology (head and neck) surgery, Dr. Mentz has been at the forefront of developing innovative techniques to rejuvenate the face. Dr. Mentz will help you to evaluate your options so you can determine the method that will best help you to meet your goals.

Non-Surgical Methods to Diminish Facial Lines

• Injectable Fillers (Hyaluronic Acid Based)

Hyaluronic-acid based injectable fillers such as Juvederm™Ultra, Juvederm™Ultra Plus, Restylane®, and Perlane® can be used to fill in lines and such folds as the nasolabial folds that run from the nose to the corners of the mouth. These fillers are made up of synthetic form of hyaluronic acid, which is a naturally occurring component in the skin that binds moisture and adds fullness. Their effects can last from 6 months to a year or longer.

Radiesse®
Radiesse® not only fills in lines and wrinkles, and adds youthful volume, it also stimulates the skin’s production of collagen, a component of the skin which gives it firmness and structure. Radiesse®, which is comprised of calcium-based microspheres that are similar to materials found in the bone, can produce results that last for up to a year or longer.


• BOTOX® Cosmetic and Dysport®

BOTOX® Cosmetic and Dysport® are purified proteins that soften and diminish lines around the eyes, on the forehead, between the brows and by the mouth through their muscle-inhibiting properties. The lines of these areas are caused not only by the aging process, and environmental damage, but also by repeated muscle movement made through such facial expressions as smiling and frowning. When BOTOX®Cosmetic and Dysport® are injected into the muscles underneath these lined areas, they inhibit the muscle movement so that skin is smoothed out. Effects typically last for about 3 to 4 months, and 2-3 months around the mouth.

 

• Lasers and Chemical Peels

Lasers and chemicals help to smooth and even out the skin’s appearance by removing its damaged outer layer so that a healthier new layer can come to the surface. Dr. Mentz’s Added Touch Medical Spa offers a wide variety of laser and and chemical peel treatments, while the stronger TCA chemical peel is physician-administered.

 

Surgical Methods to Diminish Facial Lines

• Facelift

A facelift (rhytidectomy procedure) smoothes lines and wrinkles throughout the entire face. Muscles are tightened and excess skin is trimmed to give the face and neck an overall rejuvenated appearance.

• Brow Lift (Forehead Lift)

A brow lift will smooth forehead creases by lifing the brow and upper eyes to create a more refreshed and youthful look.

• Fat Grafting

Fat grafting is becoming an increasingly popular method to rejuvenate and enhance the face and body. Dr. Mentz has been actively involved in the research and development of groundbreaking techniques related to this growing area of aesthetic plastic surgery. (See Stem cell-enriched fat grafting). Fat Grafting involves taking fat tissue from a patient’s own body and using it to fill in lines, wrinkles and gaunt areas or to add volume to areas such as the cheeks, lips, chin, hands, buttocks or calves. Through liposuction, fat is removed from an area such as the inner thighs or abdomen and then carefully grafted into the desired area. Dr. Mentz does not merely inject the fat, he cross-layers and structures it to provide it with a more stable form. Fat grafts can last for years and even indefinitely, though results vary between individuals and the area that is grafted.

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