Carolinas Oral & Facial Surgery Center
Oral & Facial Surgery
Wilmington, Whiteville, and Jacksonville, NC
800-638-9019
Cosmetic or Esthetic Surgery is surgery that is performed to enhance the appearance of the body. Facial Cosmetic Surgery enhances the structures of the face, head, and neck.
Multiple surgical specialties have developed expertise in Cosmetic surgery (rejuvenation surgery) including Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
Most cosmetic surgery is performed on people above the age of 40, however all age groups may benefit from cosmetic surgery. Patients of advanced age may wish to address changes to the face that were brought about by the aging process whereas younger patients may wish to address a birth defect, an accident, or other irregularity that was acquired early in life.
Anyone can benefit from cosmetic surgery. Currently, the majority of cosmetic surgery patients are females above the age of 40. Both males and younger people are increasingly seeking improvement in appearance (for social purposes, work-life, or enhanced self-esteem). cosmetic surgery is not reserved for rich movie stars, but may be performed on patients of any age, gender, race, and socioeconomic status.
Most, but not all, oral and maxillofacial surgeons limit their cosmetic procedures to the head and neck area. A Rhytidectomy or face lift is used to remove excess sagging skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Blepharoplasty is performed to reduce excess skin and "bags" from the upper and lower eyelids. Rhinoplasty changes the appearance of the nose and breathing. Otoplasty is used to reduce prominent ears. Forehead and brow lifts remove excess skin of the forehead to raise sagging eyebrows and lids. Liposuction in the head and neck area can remove unwanted facial fat. Fillers are used to lessen the appearance of scars and wrinkles.