i.  Facelifts

Despite all the modern advancement this surgical procedure is the most effective at reversing aging of the face by up to 15 years. With aging facial soft tissue descend and creases and folds develop. The anatomical areas that a facelift improve are the midface, jawline and the neck. Surgical face lifting techniques are done through incisions that are easily concealed and in some patients a short scar technique may also be suitable. The procedure may be performed under local anaesthetic and sedation or under a general anaesthetic. Other procedures like a blepharoplasty may also be performed at the same time.

ii.  Blepharoplasty (eyelid tuck)

Lower eyelids with age lose their tone and bags become more obvious. The eyelid also looks vertically long as the midface fatty tissue descends and tear troughs develop. The youthfulness can be restored by lower eyelid tuck with removal or repositioning of the fatty tissue in the bags over the cheek bones. The outer corner of the eyelid may also need to be tightened if the lids are very lax. Some patients may benefit more from fat injection to the midface over the cheek bones rather than a direct operation on the lower eyelids

Upper eyelids with aging develop a hooded appearance. The upper eyelid crease gets hidden. The problem may also be further exaggerated by low-lying eyebrow. A youthful curve of the eyelid brow interface can be created by the use of fat grafting. In some patients the upper eyelid is so excessive that it may obstruct vision. This can be corrected at the same time.

Upper eyelids with aging develop a hooded appearance. The upper eyelid crease gets hidden. The problem may also be further exaggerated by low-lying eyebrow. A youthful curve of the eyelid brow interface can be created by the use of fat grafting. In some patients the upper eyelid is so excessive that it may obstruct vision. This can be corrected at the same time.

iii.  Rhinoplasty (nose job)

No 2 noses are alike. It is a prominent feature of our faces with a strong family, ethnic and racial characteristic. It determines the facial balance. There are a host of aspects of the nose that any person may not be happy about. If ones goals are realistic and one wishes for features of the nose to be refined then this operation has a high satisfaction rate. The common nose refinements include narrowing, making it smaller, removing the hump, defining and reducing tip. Facial regions like the chin, upper jaw and lip position, and the forehead also have a major impact on the apparent profile of the nose.

iv.  Otoplasty (bat ear correction)

Prominent ears are not uncommon and frequently the source of ridicule in junior primary school. The otoplasty is a relatively simple procedure that pins the ear back in the normal position. An age of 7 to 9 years old is suitable for the procedure. The procedure is performed under general anaesthetic. Older children and adults presenting at a later stage may have the procedure performed under local anaesthetic at a lower cost.