When it comes to your facial cosmetic surgery, there are important considerations and techniques required to ensure a successful outcome. The experienced team at Creighton University Medical Center can help determine a proper course of treatment based on your situation and goals. They will be with you the entire way, to answer your questions and provide the results you want.

Our surgeon is experienced in the rejuvenation of the most common problem areas and offer a variety of cosmetic options:

Facelift and Necklift (Rhytidectomy)

The Problem: Sagging in the face and neck causing an aged appearance. The Goal: A younger, renewed appearance.
The Goal: A younger, renewed appearance.
The Procedure: Remove excess fat, tighten underlying muscles and re-drape the skin.

Surgical Overview
Length: Usually 2-6 hours (depending on the extent).
Anesthesia: Usually asleep.
Hospital Stay: Outpatient or inpatient for a short stay.
Recovery: Drains usually left in for 1 to 2 days. Back to work in 10 to 14 days. More strenuous activity can take place two weeks or more after the surgery. Bruising can last a minimum of two to three weeks. It is recommended that patients limit exposure to sun for several months.
Duration of Results: Usually 5 to 10 years.

Brow Lift (Forehead Lift)

The Problem: Forehead creases, drooping eyebrows, hooding over eyes and furrowed forehead and frown lines causes an aged appearance by removing excess tissue, altering muscles and tightening the forehead skin.
The Goal: A more youthful, refreshed look to the area above the eyes.
The Procedure: Remove excess skin and alter underlying muscles. Once completed, the area is sutured snugly in place and loose bandages are applied. Some patients are candidates for the endoscopic approach where incisions are made in the hair-bearing scalp and the brow is repositioned.

Surgical Overview
Length: Usually 1-2 hours.
Anesthesia: General (asleep).
Hospital Stay: Usually outpatient.
Recovery: May leave drains in for 1-2 days. Scars will fade considerably over time and are hidden by the hair. Return to work usually one week after surgery, sometimes sooner for endoscopic forehead lift. More strenuous activity should not be done for several weeks. Full recovery from bruising could take two to three weeks. Limit sun exposure for several months.
Duration of Results: Results can last up to 15 years.

Eyelid Surgery

The Problem: When eyelids droop or bulge, the face can appear fatigued and tired despite adequate rest and good health.
The Goal: Correct sagging upper eyelids and puffy bags below the eyes.
The Procedure: Removal of excess fat, skin and muscle.

Surgical Overview
Length: Usually 60-90 minutes.
Anesthesia: Local anesthetic or general (asleep).
Hospital Stay: Usually outpatient.
Recovery: No reading or watching television for two to three days. Stitches usually removed in the first week. Back to work in seven to ten days. No contact lenses for two weeks or more. Avoid strenuous activities and alcohol for three weeks.
Duration of Results: Several years.

Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty)

The Problem: Patient wants to change the shape or size of their nose.
The Goal: Correct birth defects or breathing problems, improve appearance.
The Procedure: Reshaping the nose may involve reducing or increasing the size, removing a hump, changing the shape of the tip or bridge, narrowing nostril span, or changing the angle between the nose and upper lip. Incisions are often made inside the nostrils or base of the nose, allowing the cartilage and bone to be sculpted into the desired form.

Surgical Overview
Length: Usually 1-2 hours or more.
Anesthesia: General (asleep).
Hospital Stay: Usually outpatient, although complex procedures may require a short overnight stay.
Recovery: Most patients spend the first 24 hours in bed with their head elevated on a pillow. Swelling and bruising around the eyes are common for the first few days, but can be reduced with cold compresses. Within one or two weeks, all dressings, splint and sutures are removed in most cases.
Duration of Results: Permanent.


*All information on this site provides general information about plastic surgery. It is not a substitute for a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and it does not address your individual medical needs which will determine which treatment options are right for you.