Dr. Kristin Egan M.D. FACS

Author: Dr. Kristin Egan MD FACS

  • Cheek Enhancement Surgery

    Cheek surgery is also known as cheek augmentation surgery or cheek implant surgery.  Cheek implants add fullness and definition to the cheeks restoring a more youthful profile by increasing the projection of the cheekbones.  Elevating the cheekbones gives the face a new sense of symmetry as well as elevated all the other elements of the face leading to a more youthful appearance.

    Cheek surgery is done through incisions in the mouth and patients can often go home the same day as the procedure with some swelling.  Most patients are able to return to work within a week.

    Injectable fillers such as Sculptra and Radiesse can also be used to elevate the cheekbones without surgery.

    Call today for a consultation with Dr. Kristin Egan to discuss how cheek surgery can lead to a more youthful appearance.

  • Cosmetic Chin Surgery

    Chin surgery is also known as chin augmentation, mentoplasty and genioplasty.  Chin surgery is a procedure to reshape the chin either by enhancement with a chin implant or reduction surgery on the bone.  The chin can also be moved via cuts in the bone to slide it forward.  If you are bothered by a small chiin, weak jaw or lack of facial contour, chin surgery may benefit you.

    It is common for Dr. Kristin Egan to discuss chin surgery during a consultation for nose surgery as improving the appearance of the chin can often change the appearance of the nose in the overall facial appearance.

    Patients can often go home the same day as the procedure and return to work within a week.  Chin surgery involves incisions under the chin or in the mouth which may be sore for up to a week.

    Call for a consultation with Dr. Kristin Egan to discuss how you can benefit from chin surgery.

  • Lip Enhancement Surgery

    Our lips are often a focus of our appearance as we use them to speak, to eat, and to kiss.  With time, lips can lose volume and appear thinner and can develop lines around them due to the action of our lip muscles.  Many surgical procedures have been designed to increase the volume of the lip while maintaining a natural look.  These procedures are often more permanent but have a longer recovery time.  Some surgical procedures are known as a lip lift or involve placing material such as Alloderm in the lips to increase volume.

    Lip enhancement without surgery has become very popular because you are able to return to work the same day with minimal swelling and pain.  Lip enlargement can be achieved using lip enhancement injections such as Juvederm®, Belotero and Restylane®.

    The use of Botox in the upper lip can help to increase the height of the upper lip by relaxing the muscles pushing it downward and can also serve to soften the wrinkles around the upper lip.

  • Thyroid Surgery

    Thyroid surgery is also known as thyroidectomy which means the removal of all or part of the thyroid gland.  In most cases, this is performed to remove a cancer, cyst, or other mass.  This procedure requires general anesthesia and monitoring of nerves around the thyroid.

    Often patients will need to be observed overnight in the hospital after the surgery and will need to be on thyroid hormone replacement medicine.  The thyroid gland is located right on top of the nerve that is used to speak and patients may experience some hoarseness after the surgery that often resolves over the next few weeks.

  • Ear Tube surgery

    Ear Tube surgery is also known as myringotomy tubes and involves placing a ventilation tube in the eardrum to relieve pressure and fluid which frequently gets infected.  Ear Tube surgery is commonly done for children who have frequent ear infections.  This procedure serves to allow the fluid to drain properly.  Children are at risk for falling behind other children in speech and language if the fluid is allowed to remain in place.

    Adults can also benefit from this procedure if they have Eustachian tube dysfunction and fluid that remains behind the eardrum.  Adults can easily have this procedure done in the office but children require the assistance of an anesthesiologist.

    Patients can go home the day of the procedure and will be given ear drops to use.  On average, the ear tubes will remain in place for 12 months and maybe need to be replaced after this time period.

  • Tonsil Surgery

    Tonsil surgery is also known as tonsillectomy or tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.  It is commonly performed for children but many adults also benefit from this surgery.  Patients who have multiple infections of their tonsils or sleeping disorders are good candidates for this surgery.  Also, many adults have trouble swallowing, bad breath, or small concretions known as tonsilliths and this can be resolved with tonsil surgery.

    Children who have many infections, sleep disorders, or many ear infections may benefit from a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy which removes both the tonsils and the adenoid tissue in the back of the nose.  This tissue can get infected and can block the proper drainage of the ear.

    Patients can often go home the same day of the surgery and be back to work or school within two weeks.  You will be instructed to maintain a diet of soft foods only during the recovery period and will have a sore throat during this time too.

  • Sinus surgery

    Sinus surgery is designed for those patients who suffer from multiple sinus infections.  This type of surgery creates larger openings through which the sinuses can drain.  Sinus Surgery is also know as Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) and is performed through the openings of the nose.  It does not require any incisions on the face.

    Patients can commonly go home the same day of the procedure though you may have packs in your nose requiring you to breathe through your mouth.  Often patients are able to return to work within a week and frequent sinus rinses are all that is required in the postoperative period.

  • Surgical Rejuvenation of the Brow

    Brow Lift Surgery is designed to return your brows to a youthful position and appearance.  With time, gravity and the muscles of the forehead serve to pull the brows down toward the eye creating a tired and haggard look.  By elevating the brows surgically, the eyes are opened up and restored to a more well-rested look.

    Many different incisions can be used, both within the hair and on the forehead.  Depending on the type of procedure, you may be able to go home that same day and be back at work within a week.  This surgery can also be designed to raise the hairline in those with a short forehead.

    Brow Lift Surgery is often combined with Eyelid Surgery, and both can work together to achieve the youthful appearance you desire.

    For those patients who desire a minimally invasive approach, our injectables and fillers can also serve to enhance the appearance of the brow.

    You can also watch an animation on Dr. Egan’s Academy website, choose forehead and browlift overview.

    Call for a consultation with Dr. Kristin Egan today to discuss what procedure can best achieve your goals.

  • Nose Surgery

    Nose surgery or rhinoplasty can improve the appearance and proportion of your nose, enhancing facial harmony and self-confidence.  Rhinoplasty can also involve the straightening of a deviated septum, or inside, of the nose which is known as septoplasty or septorhinoplasty.

    Nose surgery can be done as a cosmetic enhancement or as a procedure to improve your ability to breathe through your nose or it can be a combination of both.  Dr. Kristin Egan is highly trained in revision rhinoplasty which is the surgery on a nose that has been previously operated on.  Often these patients suffer from problems breathing through their nose.

    You are able to go home after the surgery and most patients are able to return to work within a week.  You may have stitches on the bottom of your nose or some bruising around the eyes after the surgery.

    You can also watch an animation on Dr. Egan’s Academy website, choose rhinoplasty.

    To learn if rhinoplasty can help you to breathe and even look better, call for a consultation with Dr. Kristin Egan today.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Rhinoplasty:

    What is rhinoplasty?
    Rhinoplasty is a surgery designed to reshape the nose. A rhinoplasty can be designed to make the nose smaller, reduce the bridge/hump of the nose, narrow the nose, make changes to the nasal tip, lift a droopy tip, and many other requests. Many patients who suffer nasal fractures, later seek rhinoplasty.

    I don’t know what is wrong with my nose, but I just don’t like it.
    It is often difficult for patients to understand what they don’t like about their noses which is why it is important to visit with a surgeon who will take the time to explain the underlying anatomy and help you to understand what changes will achieve a nose that you do like!

    How old do I have to be to have a rhinoplasty?
    Most surgeons wait until a patient has finished their growth spurt, usually around age 15-18. It is also important to consider the mental maturity of the patient to be sure that the patient is ready to undergo an operation.

    How old is too old to have a rhinoplasty?
    If you are in good physical and mental health and can undergo general anesthesia, you are a good candidate for a rhinoplasty.

    I can’t breathe through my nose, can a rhinoplasty help?
    A rhinoplasty is often designed to improve nasal obstruction so that the patient can breathe better. Many patients choose to undergo a rhinoplasty designed both to improve breathing and appearance.

    Will my nose be packed?
    Dr. Egan does not use nasal packing, however if you have additional surgery on your nasal septum, you will have very thin plastic sheets inside your nose for a week to assist in healing.

    How long does a rhinoplasty take?
    A rhinoplasty can take anywhere from 1-4 hours depending on how much work is done and if additional procedures are done to obtain cartilage for grafts. A consultation with Dr. Egan will provide you with a more exact time estimate.

    What is the recovery after a rhinoplasty like?
    Most patients do not experience significant pain or nausea and are given pain medications to take home after surgery. If the bones have to be broken during the surgery, some patients have bruising under the eyes that lasts for about a week. A little bleeding from the nose is common postoperatively and your nose may feel stuffy.