In performing facial rejuvenation procedures, it is my goal to shape and contour the facial area.  My goal is to provide a refreshed facial appearance not an unnatural appearance. I like to maintain the balance and harmony of the face with recommending surgical and non-surgical procedures for facial rejuvenation .  Most patients first notice the signs of aging on their eyes and mouth area.  Many patients are concerned about the hooding of the upper eyelids, the crease between the eyebrows and the wrinkles that extend from the nose area to the mouth (nasolabial folds). Others are bothered by the development of fullness in the chin area (“jowls”) which causes the face to look squarer and less youthful. Depending on what you would like to improve and your expectations concerning recovery time, Dr. Short will discuss several options with you to achieve your desire.  Your options may range from in-office treatments with no down-time such as Botox or Dermal Fillers (for correction of fine wrinkles and folds) to more extensive in-office procedures such as Fat Grafting (for heavier folds and more volume) or TCA peels/Erbium Laser treatments (for skin resurfacing) to surgical procedures which are performed in an outpatient surgical facility under twilight or general anesthesia. Surgical procedures may include browlifts, facelifts, upper and lower eyelid surgeries, necklifts, etc. Facelifts typically take much longer because of Dr. Short’s meticulous attention to detail.  Post-operative recovery times for surgical procedures range from several days to a couple of weeks.

Good Skin Care

Dr. Short feels that it is extremely important to have a good skin care program if you are considering facial rejuvenation.   Facial surgery without good skin care is somewhat like deciding to have braces put on your teeth, but not brushing them.  As Dr. Short worked in a number of offices across the country during her training she has had exposure to a number of skin care lines and has carefully chosen featured skin care lines in the office. You will meet our aesthetician in the office during the consultation and she will evaluate your skin.  If you would like, she will review the regimen for skin care, which she thinks will best fit your individual needs.