Rhinoplasty, Blepharoplasty, Facelift and More — Alabama Plastic Surgery

Facial plastic surgery procedures such as rhinoplasty, facelift and blepharoplasty at our Alabama practice can give our patients the appearance of their dreams. Many patients develop a new sense of confidence and self-assurance after undergoing plastic surgery to refine facial contours and add definition and balance to the face. Board-certified plastic surgeon William J. Hedden and the dedicated team at Hedden Plastic Surgery will listen to your unique needs and recommend the proper course of treatment to achieve your desired look.

Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty)

Dr. William Hedden has achieved remarkable rhinoplasty results at his Alabama practice. His satisfied patients now know that, while having a too-large or misshapen nose is a very common complaint, there's a solution. Rhinoplasty — an extremely popular procedure at our Alabama practice — can give you the smaller, more proportionate nose of your dreams by correcting crookedness, damage from injuries, too-large nostrils and other problems. Rhinoplasty can reduce or increase the size of the nose, change the shape of the tip, narrow the width of the nostrils or change the angle between the nose and the upper lip.

During the rhinoplasty procedure, discreet incisions are made around the nostrils, and excess cartilage is removed, as is any unwanted bump. Internal nasal surgery to improve nasal breathing can be performed at the time of the rhinoplasty. Side effects of rhinoplasty, including swelling, bruising and general discomfort, should subside within 4 weeks. For more information about rhinoplasty from our Alabama practice, please contact us today!

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Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

Like rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, at our Alabama practice is a very popular way to restore youth to one of your face's most observed features — your eyes. Drooping or sagging eyelids can add years to one's face, making you look much older or more tired than you are. Blepharoplasty can virtually reverse these signs of aging, firming the skin around the eyes and restoring its natural, youthful beauty. Blepharoplasty can also help to improve vision in older patients who have hooding of their upper eyelids.

During the blepharoplasty procedure, extra fat, muscle and tissue are trimmed away, and the delicate skin surrounding the eye is tightened — smoothing away wrinkles and eliminating sagging. Blepharoplasty (performed under anesthesia) takes up to 2 hours to complete and will not prevent any future natural aging. Side effects of eyelid surgery / blepharoplasty include dry eyes, swelling, soreness, bruising and sensitivity to light. To learn more about blepharoplasty, contact our Alabama practice today!

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Brow Lift

The forehead and eyebrow region often show noticeable signs of aging. Looseness in these structures may cause drooping eyebrows, eyelid hooding, forehead furrows and frown lines. A popular procedure to restore your youthful beauty at our Alabama practice is a brow lift (also called forehead lift), where the structures are tightened or altered to smooth the forehead, raise the upper eyebrows and improve frown lines.

A forehead lift can be performed using the "classic" technique that involves a continuous incision made behind the hairline or using a newer endoscopic technique that results in less scarring. It is performed using an endoscope, which is carefully inserted under the skin and used to lift and tighten the skin and underlying muscles. A brow lift may be performed alone or in conjunction with other procedures, such as a facelift or eyelid surgery. Please contact Hedden Plastic Surgery in Birmingham, AL today to learn more about brow lifts.

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Mid-Facelift

A mid-face lift, available at our Alabama practice, can help reverse the effects of sun damage, aging and changes in weight that cause the skin on the face to wrinkle, sag and stretch, showing age much more quickly than some other parts of the body. Mid-face lift is a great way to take years off your face, and results are natural looking — no one even has to know!

During this form of facelift, tiny incisions are made along the hairline and lower eyelid; excess skin, tissue and fat are removed; and the tissues lying just beneath the eyelid are repositioned, ultimately lifting the corners of the mouth and redefining surrounding features. Side effects of this facelift procedure, including swelling, bruising and general discomfort, typically subside within 2 weeks. To learn more about mid-face lift, contact our Alabama office today!

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Subperiosteal or Intraoral Mid-Facelift

Dr. Hedden is experienced in endoscopic subperiosteal facelift at his Alabama practice. Less intrusive than traditional facelift, endoscopic subperiosteal facelift achieves results with minimal side effects.

During this facelift procedure, Dr. Hedden uses an endoscope to gently reposition the skin right above the cheekbone and around the nasolabial folds, smoothing away wrinkles. The outcome of this facelift procedure is a younger-looking appearance with little scarring or other telltale signs of facelift that can be common among traditional facelift patients. To learn more about endoscopic subperiosteal face lift in Alabama, contact us today.

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Contour ThreadLift™

A Contour ThreadLift™ with patented Contour Threads™ is a safe and effective procedure that offers subtle, natural-looking results. This technique allows the physician to produce a relaxed, refreshed appearance while preserving and enhancing the natural contours of your face. Contour ThreadLift does not replace a conventional facelift; rather it offers patients an innovative, minimally invasive approach to achieving facelift-like results.

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Neck Lift

Often performed in conjunction with facelift or neck liposuction, neck lift is a cosmetic procedure designed to remove sagging, dropping skin from the neck. During a neck lift, excess skin, fat and tissue are trimmed away, eliminating wrinkles and folds of extra skin. Remaining skin is stretched and smoothened, ultimately resulting in a more aesthetic and youthful appearance.

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Neck Liposuction

Neck liposuction is an excellent way to get rid of any extra fat in the neck. Such a procedure makes the face look much more streamlined and reduces the effects of aging. During neck liposuction, a thin, hollow tube (called a cannula) is used to gently suction out extra fat and tissue, removing deposits that cause drooping and sagging. Once swelling and bruising subside, you'll notice long-lasting results.

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Neck Lift Using Suture Suspension

It's one of the most dreaded signs of aging: the so-called "turkey gobbler." But thanks to modern technology, there is no reason to live with this unsightly imperfection. Dr. Hedden offers several solutions, including the fast, safe and effective suture suspension neck lift. During this hour-long procedure, tiny incisions are made behind the ears and beneath the chin, and extra tissue is removed. Remaining skin is tightened and smoothened, leaving a youthful, taut neck with no hint of a turkey gobbler. For more information about suture suspension neck lift, please contact us today.

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Cheek, Chin and Nasal Implants

A strong, well-shaped chin and defined cheek bones have long been considered signs of confidence and desirable facial features. Facial implants made of soft, FDA-approved silicone restore smooth, round contours to the face and create a balanced, proportional appearance to the cheek, chin and nose. Facial implants can be used alone or in conjunction with other procedures for a more complete rejuvenation. To learn more about cheek implants, chin implants and nasal implants, please contact us today!

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Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)

Protruding or exceptionally large ears are enough to make anyone feel insecure or embarrassed about his or her appearance. Ear surgery, or otoplasty, is a permanent solution to this problem. Otoplasty is also used to restore damaged ears. During otoplasty, incisions are made behind the ear and extra cartilage is discarded. The ears are then gently pulled back into correct position, sutured and left to heal. Feel free to contact us today if you have any questions about otoplasty or would like to schedule an appointment.

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Lip Enhancement

Full, sensual lips can make any woman feel more attractive. And even if you weren't born with a plump pout, one can still be yours. Dr. Hedden offers a variety of lip enhancement techniques to enhance the lips while retaining their soft and natural feel. Implants or injectable fillers can be used to make the lips more plump and attractive and to smooth fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth. For more information about lip enhancement, please contact us today!

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Fat Grafting

If you're suffering from smile lines, facial scars (such as those left behind by acne) or other imperfections, fat grafting might be just the answer. Fat grafting, also called fat injection or fat transfer, is performed under local anesthetic and produces natural-looking results. Unlike other chemicals or injectables, fat injections rarely result in allergies or uncomfortable side effects because the contents are taken from donor sites on the patient's own body. To learn more about fat grafting, please contact us today.

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If you would like to find out more about blepharoplasty, facelift, rhinoplasty or other procedures from our Birmingham, Alabama Cosmetic Surgeon, feel free to contact us today.