Category: Facial Surgery

Transform Your Appearance with Expert Facial Plastic Surgery

Facial plastic surgery offers permanent solutions for patients in Manhattan Beach, Torrance, and throughout the South Bay who seek significant facial enhancement. Dr. Kristin Egan, dual board-certified in both Otolaryngology (ENT) and Facial Plastic Surgery, specializes in surgical procedures that deliver dramatic, long-lasting results with natural-looking outcomes.

Unlike non-surgical treatments such as Sculptra or laser treatments, facial plastic surgery provides permanent structural changes that address significant aging concerns, facial asymmetry, and functional issues.

Comprehensive Facial Plastic Surgery Options

Dr. Egan offers a complete range of facial plastic surgery procedures, each tailored to address specific concerns and achieve your aesthetic goals:

Facelift Surgery (Rhytidectomy)

The gold standard for comprehensive facial rejuvenation, facelift surgery addresses:

• Sagging skin and jowls: Removes excess skin and tightens underlying tissues
• Loose neck skin: Often combined with neck surgery for complete rejuvenation
• Loss of facial definition: Restores youthful contours and jawline clarity

Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)

Rhinoplasty is one of the most transformative facial procedures, offering both aesthetic and functional benefits:

• Nose shape refinement: Reduces size, corrects bumps, refines tip shape
• Improved breathing: Corrects deviated septum and other structural issues
• Facial harmony: Creates better proportion between nose and other features
• Profile enhancement: Improves both front and side view appearance

Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

Eyelid surgery rejuvenates the eye area for a more alert, youthful appearance:

• Upper eyelid rejuvenation: Removes excess skin and fat deposits in the inner corner of the eyelid
• Lower eyelid enhancement: Eliminates bags and smooths under-eye area
• Vision improvement: Removes skin that may impair peripheral vision
• Long-lasting results: Typically lasts 10-15 years or more

Brow Lift Surgery

Brow lift surgery addresses the upper third of the face:

• Forehead wrinkle reduction: Smooths deep horizontal lines
• Brow position elevation: Creates more open, alert eye appearance
• Frown line improvement: Reduces vertical lines between eyebrows
• Complement to other procedures: Often combined with eyelid surgery

Facial Contouring Procedures

Structural enhancements that improve facial balance and definition:

• Chin surgery: Improves chin projection and facial profile
• Cheek enhancement: Adds volume and definition to mid-face
• Jaw surgery: Corrects jaw position and improves bite alignment
• Ear surgery: Corrects prominent or asymmetrical ears

Surgical vs. Non-Surgical: Choosing the Right Approach

Dr. Egan helps patients understand when surgical intervention provides superior results compared to non-surgical alternatives:

Choose Surgery When You Have:

• Significant skin laxity: Excess skin that cannot be addressed with PDO threads or lasers
• Structural concerns: Bone or cartilage issues requiring surgical correction
• Functional problems: Breathing difficulties or vision impairment
• Desire for permanence: Long-lasting results without ongoing maintenance
• Advanced aging changes: Issues beyond what dermal fillers can address

Consider Non-Surgical When You Prefer:

• Minimal downtime: Treatments like Botox with immediate return to activities
• Gradual improvement: Progressive results from treatments like Sculptra
• Lower commitment: Reversible or temporary enhancements
• Early intervention: Prevention and maintenance in younger patients

The Facial Plastic Surgery Process

Comprehensive Consultation

Dr. Egan’s surgical consultations are thorough and educational:

• Facial analysis: Detailed assessment of bone structure, skin quality, and aging patterns
• Goal discussion: Understanding your aesthetic objectives and expectations
• Procedure planning: Customizing surgical approach to your unique anatomy
• Recovery preparation: Detailed timeline and post-operative care instructions
• Combination options: Discussing whether multiple procedures should be performed together

Pre-Operative Preparation

• Medical clearance and laboratory tests as needed
• Medication adjustments and smoking cessation guidance
• Pre-operative skincare with medical-grade products
• Detailed pre-surgery instructions and timeline

Surgery Day and Recovery

• Anesthesia options: Local with sedation or general anesthesia as appropriate
• Surgical facility: Accredited outpatient surgery center
• Recovery monitoring: Careful post-operative observation and care
• Follow-up schedule: Regular appointments to monitor healing progress

Recovery and Results Timeline

Understanding the recovery process helps set realistic expectations:

First Week:

• Initial swelling and bruising (varies by procedure)
• Pain management with prescribed medications
• Limited activity and gentle wound care
• First post-operative visit with Dr. Egan

2-4 Weeks:

• Significant improvement in swelling and bruising
• Gradual return to normal activities
• Suture removal (timing varies by procedure)
• Initial results becoming visible

3-6 Months:

• Final results emerging as all swelling subsides
• Complete healing of incision sites
• Full return to all activities including exercise
• Long-term result assessment and documentation

Combining Procedures for Optimal Results

Dr. Egan often recommends combining surgical and non-surgical treatments for comprehensive rejuvenation:

Popular Combination Approaches:

• Facelift + Eyelid Surgery: Complete upper and lower face rejuvenation
• Rhinoplasty + Chin Surgery: Improved overall facial profile and balance
• Surgery + Skincare: Enhanced healing and long-term maintenance with medical-grade products
• Surgery + Future Non-Surgical: Maintaining results with periodic Botox or filler touch-ups

Why Choose Dr. Egan for Facial Plastic Surgery?

Dr. Egan’s unique qualifications make her an exceptional choice for facial plastic surgery:

Dual Board Certification:

• ENT expertise: Deep understanding of facial anatomy and function
• Facial plastic surgery specialization: Advanced training in aesthetic procedures
• Comprehensive approach: Addresses both function and aesthetics

Extensive Experience:

• Over a decade of practice in Manhattan Beach
• Hundreds of successful facial plastic surgery procedures
• Ongoing education in latest techniques and technologies
• Commitment to natural-looking, harmonious results

Serving Manhattan Beach, Torrance, and Beyond

Dr. Egan’s practice serves patients throughout the South Bay region, including Manhattan Beach, Torrance, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Palos Verdes. She also welcomes patients from Hawaii and other locations who seek her specialized expertise in facial plastic surgery.

Her Manhattan Beach office provides a comfortable, private setting for consultations and post-operative care, while surgical procedures are performed at accredited outpatient facilities.

Schedule Your Facial Plastic Surgery Consultation

Ready to explore how facial plastic surgery can help you achieve your aesthetic goals? Dr. Kristin Egan’s expertise and artistic approach ensure you receive personalized care and exceptional results.

During your consultation, Dr. Egan will:

• Conduct a comprehensive facial analysis
• Discuss your specific concerns and goals
• Recommend the most appropriate surgical approach
• Explain the procedure, recovery, and expected results
• Provide detailed cost information and financing options
• Answer all your questions about facial plastic surgery

Schedule your facial plastic surgery consultation with Dr. Egan today to begin your journey toward lasting facial enhancement.

Facial plastic surgeries have become increasingly popular for individuals looking to enhance their natural beauty and achieve a harmonious balance of facial features. These elective surgeries can address various aesthetic concerns, improve facial symmetry, and boost self-confidence.

Types of Facial Plastic Surgeries

Dr. Kristin Egan offers a comprehensive range of facial plastic surgeries designed to meet the unique needs of each patient. Explore some of the key procedures available:

• Facelift Surgery: Restore youthful contours with a facelift that redistributes sagging and reduces wrinkles, achieving a vibrant appearance.
• Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery): Reshape the nose to improve overall facial harmony, addressing both cosmetic and functional concerns.
• Eyelid Surgery: Enhance the appearance of the eyes by removing excess skin and fat, giving a more youthful and rested look.
• Chin and Cheek Surgery: Precisely enhance facial contours with surgical interventions focused on the chin and cheeks.
• Brow Lift: Elevate the brows to diminish forehead lines and rejuvenate the upper face.

Who Can Benefit

Facial plastic surgeries are ideal for individuals aiming to address signs of aging, correct asymmetry, or resolve functional issues. Dr. Egan tailors each procedure to the unique anatomy and goals of the patient.

What to Expect

Each facial plastic surgery procedure involves a comprehensive consultation with Dr. Egan to discuss your goals, understand the surgical process, and outline recovery expectations. Personalized care ensures outcomes aligned with your vision.

Consultation and Care

An initial consultation with Dr. Kristin Egan helps explore your options and understand the benefits of facial plastic surgery. She offers personalized insights to guide you through your transformative journey.

Schedule Your Consultation

Location and Services

Dr. Egan proudly serves patients in her Manhattan Beach and Torrance offices, providing specialized cosmetic procedures to communities in the South Bay and beyond.

Face Lift surgery or rhytidectomy is a surgical procedure designed to improve visible signs of again in the face and neck.  Many different variations on this procedure ranging from shorter procedures, the mini face lift, which do not require general anesthesia and enable a quicker recovery and return to work and longer surgeries which require general anesthesia and have a longer recovery time.

Face Lift surgery is designed to improve the lower face and neck and is often combined with other procedures designed to improve signs of aging in other areas of the face such as eyelid surgery, brow lift surgery and chin surgery.

A facelift is also known as a neck lift, either name is appropriate, as it addresses the lower face and neck.  Other terms often used are liquid facelift.  A liquid facelift refers to the use of fillers to replace lost volume in the mid face or cheeks and temples which by filling the skin back out will help to elevate the droopy skin around the jowls and jawline.  A liquid facelift does not address the neck.

Threadlifts can also be used to address the midface but are not as long lasting or permanent as surgery or laser procedures and run the risk of looking asymmetric due to the difficulty of having the tissue stick on the barbs of the threads.  

For those patients wanting a non surgical alternative to facelift with minimal downtime and no general anesthesia, Laser facelift is the perfect choice.  It addresses the lower face and neck in a permanent one time manner via a laser that is introduced beneath the skin to tighten the deeper muscle layer or SMAS and the overlying skin.  In my review of the research studies and personal experience, the Lazerlift or laser facelift makes a more substantial change in appearance than Ulthera or Thermage which are deliver systems that much travel through the skin itself.