Browlift surgery and blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) are two very popular treatments among patients who wish to address signs of age and other common aesthetic concerns in the upper facial areas. While both of these options can produce significant rejuvenating effects and create a more youthful and refreshed look, it’s important to understand the many distinctions between them since they are ultimately designed to achieve very different goals.  A browlift is often recommended for patients who have deep furrows and creases between the eyebrows and/or prominent lines across the forehead. In addition, a browlift can be an ideal option in cases where the brow has descended over time, ultimately causing excess weight over the upper eyelids and producing a constantly tired… Continue Reading

A lower blepharoplasty (or an eyelid lift) is a surgical procedure to remove excess skin from the lower eyelids. Excess skin in the lower eyelids results in skin laxity, excess skin, and overall lack of volume/firmness to the lower eyelids making the eyes appear sunken or causing a deep “tear troughs.”  There are several factors that will be addressed during your consultation including: How much eyelid skin needs to be removed? Does fat need to be removed or repositioned to blend the lower lid/cheek junction? Would you benefit from another facial procedure at the time of surgery? Often, fat is added to the cheeks via a liposuction process to add volume to the face and give a more youthful look with… Continue Reading

Drs. Ankit Desai, Michael Fallucco, and Joseph Parks with Florida Plastic Surgery Group talk about what to expect from eyelid surgery. Jacksonville, FL – According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, there were approximately 207,000 eyelid surgery procedures performed in 2014. That statistic keeps eyelid surgery, often referred to as blepharoplasty or an “eyelid lift,” firmly entrenched in the top five most popular surgical cosmetic enhancement procedures available. Drs. Ankit Desai, Michael Fallucco, and Joseph Parks, Jacksonville plastic surgeons with Florida Plastic Surgery Group, say eyelid surgery’s continuing popularity is reflected at their practice, with both women and men of a wide range of backgrounds looking for ways to reduce signs of age and exhaustion around the eyes for… Continue Reading

Upper Eyelid Rejuvenation (Upper Blepharoplasty) An upper blepharoplasty (or eyelid lift) is a surgical procedure to remove excess skin on the upper eyelid to restore a more youthful appearance. The natural process of aging results in skin laxity, excess skin, and overall lack of volume/firmness to the upper eyelids. This leads to the appearance of drooping (ptosis) of the eyelids, which can obstruct your vision, and makes the face appear older looking. In most cases a small amount of fat is removed from the upper lid at the time of eyelid skin removal, being mindful to avoid hollowing out the eyes. Where is the procedure performed? An upper blepharoplasty is performed in our office with local anesthesia and typically takes approximately an hour…. Continue Reading

With eyelid surgery, you can reduce many common signs of age, stress, and exhaustion for a more youthful, refreshed appearance. Eyelid surgery, also known as an eyelid lift or blepharoplasty, is one of the more popular procedures available at Florida Plastic Surgery Group. The treatment can be performed on the upper eyelids, the lower eyelid areas, or both. Eyelid surgery can successfully address a number of concerns, including under eye bags, puffiness, excess skin that may be causing impaired vision, wrinkles and other aesthetic issues. When it comes to the costs of eyelid surgery, there are a number of variables to be considered. During your initial consultation, one of our experienced plastic surgeons, Dr. Ankit Desai, Dr. Michael Fallucco, or… Continue Reading

Our most common surgical facial rejuvenation options include: eye lid surgery (blepharoplasty, both upper and lower), eye brow lift, face lift, neck lift, and autologous fat grafting to the face. A blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) is a surgical procedure to remove excess skin at the lower and/or upper eyelids to restore a more youthful appearance. The natural process of aging results in laxity, excess skin, and overall lack of volume/firmness to the eyelids. This leads to the appearance of drooping (ptosis) of the eyelids, which can obstruct your vision, and ages the face. Face lift or rhytidectomy is among the top five most common cosmetic surgical procedures performed in the United States.  Commonly, a neck lift is performed simultaneously with the… Continue Reading

We offer several non-surgical facial rejuvenation options ranging from individualized skin care regimens, dermal facial fillers, Botox®, to micro-needling. Skin care regimens are personalized to address your skins texture, tone, and fine lines. Based on your skin you would recommend products that would improve any or all of these problem areas. Texture and fine lines can be addressed with a topical hyaluronic acid, such as Teoxane, or in combination with a tretinoin. Those who suffer from “sun spots” or melasma most often see improvement in their skin tone with a topical hydroquinone in combination with a tretinoin. Invidualized skin care regimens can be designed to fit your needs. Dermal fillers, such as Juvederm Ultra Plus® XC, are utilized to “fill in”… Continue Reading

A brow lift is a facial plastic surgery procedure that can smooth away the lines and wrinkles of your forehead and give your brow a more attractive contour. At Florida Plastic Surgery Group in Jacksonville, Florida, our dd certified plastic surgeons work with your features to create a natural, younger looking arch to your brow. With a conventional brow lift, we will make an incision behind your hairline so that scars will be covered by your hair after you heal. Your brow will be lifted into a more youthful position and the muscles that cause the deep angry furrows in your brow will be weakened to lessen the appearance of those wrinkles. With an endoscopic brow lift, instead of making… Continue Reading