Ian Bourhill, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
205 East Main Street | Huntington, New York 11743 | Phone: (631)424-4026 | Fax: (631)424-4046
Facial plastic surgery - rhinoplasty, facelift, and more in New York
Set back the clock and help reverse the effects of time, sun and stress. There are a number of different facial cosmetic procedures, including facelift and rhinoplasty, available at our New York practice that are used to re-drape loose skin, remove wrinkles, and reshape underlying facial structure. A wide variety of issues, such as individual anatomy and skin healing, need to be considered before a patient proceeds with cosmetic surgery in Long Island, New York, or elsewhere. A facial plastic surgeon will be able to answer most plastic surgery questions and advise a patient on which procedures will be most effective. Prior to the facial plastic surgery procedure, the cosmetic surgery patient may be placed on a skin care program. Such a program may be helpful in optimizing the tone of the skin.
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The facelift procedure in Long Island, New York:
During the facelift procedure excess skin and wrinkles are removed from around the face and jaw line. The underlying tissue is tightened to restore a more youthful position of the skin. Incisions from facelift are hidden along natural skin creases, in the hairline and behind the ears.
What to expect of facelift in Huntington, New York:
The facelift procedure can take three to four hours and is often combined with eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) and forehead surgery. Discomfort after facelift is usually minimal, but bulky dressings and drains require monitoring and close follow up with our facelift surgeon in New York.
Before facelift in Huntington, New York:
The initial cosmetic surgery consultation focuses on what the facelift patient's concerns are, and the extent of cosmetic surgery that will be required. Medications, smoking and contra-indications are reviewed. Skin condition and skin type are evaluated before facelift, and a conditioning regimen may be started if necessary.
After facelift in Long Island, New York:
Several office visits are planned after your facelift in our New York offices to minimize discomfort and address any problems that may arise. Private duty nursing is recommended to facelift patients. Post-operative swelling and bruising will be monitored (and camouflaged as necessary) and soothing, pampering treatments will be administered to ease discomfort during this period. Gentle exercise can be started two weeks after facelift.
For facelift in Long Island, New York, visit the Huntington plastic surgery office of Dr. Ian Bourhill. Dr. Bourhill will answer your questions about facelift in New York, and provide you with the personalized care you need.
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Rhinoplasty in Long Island, New York
Rhinoplasty to correct accidental trauma, or to improve one's appearance is the fourth most common aesthetic procedure used today. Nose surgery, or "rhinoplasty" can also be performed at our New York practice to help relieve breathing problems.
The goal in the rhinoplasty procedure is to achieve for the patient a natural looking nose that is in harmony with other facial features. This can vary from subtle changes in some individuals to more substantial changes in others.
Before rhinoplasty in Huntington - Long Island, New York:
An important part of the consultation is the discussion of your personal goals for surgery; when you plan rhinoplasty in Long Island with New York plastic surgeon Dr. Bourhill, you can be sure that your desires will be listened to, and that Dr. Bourhill will answer the questions you have. If your chin lacks projection, this is a good time to discuss insertion of a chin implant to create the proper balance and harmony in your features.
After rhinoplasty in Long Island, New York:
Recovery from rhinoplasty begins with early bruising and swelling. This swelling and bruising continues for several days and is followed by a "settling down" period, at the end of which the final resolution of the rhinoplasty can be seen. Once the recovery is completed the benefits will last a lifetime. If you are considering rhinoplasty in New York, contact Dr. Bourhill, a Long Island rhinoplasty surgeon today! Let Dr. Bourhill use his expertise in performing your rhinoplasty in Long Island, New York.
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Eyelid Surgery/Blepharoplasty – Long Island, NY
If you look tired all the time or older than you feel, then removal of the sagging skin and fat deposits from your eyelids may restore a more rested and energetic appearance.
Gradual hooding of the upper eyelids is often one of the first signs of aging and can occur as early as your thirties. Ask yourself these questions to see if you are a candidate for cosmetic surgery:
Does the excess skin hide the natural fold of your upper eyelids?
Does loose skin hang down from your upper eyelids?
Do your upper lids always look puffy?
Do you have excess skin and fine wrinkles on your lower lids?
Do your lower lids have 'bags' and dark shadows under them?
In general, after eyelid surgery you can expect to resume most of your normal activities within 10-14 days, and with the benefit of camouflage makeup to hide temporary bruising, you could go out much earlier.
Following eyelid surgery don't be surprised if people say you look happier and more rested. They probably won't know, unless you tell them, what that difference is - but you will.
Nearly 200,000 people had cosmetic eyelid surgery last year. If you are interested in cosmetic surgery in Long Island, and blepharoplasty in particular, contact our team today. Dr. Bourhill performs plastic surgery in Huntington, New York.
Ptosis is the medical term for drooping of the eyelids. Should this be severe enough to interfere with your vision (documented by an Ophthalmologist) -correction may be covered by your insurance.
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These cosmetic procedures are primarily adjuncts to rejuvenation of the skin. They are designed to minimize wrinkles and scars, as stand alone procedures or along with skin care programs. In general Botox and collagen injections are not permanent and repeat visits to maintain results will be required. Individual circumstances can be addressed in a consultation with Dr. Bourhill, a cosmetic surgery provider in Long Island, New York.
If you are considering facial plastic surgery in Huntington, New York, please visit cosmetic surgeon Dr. Ian Bourhill. Dr. Bourhill provides such procedures as blepharoplasty, facelift, and rhinoplasty in New York.