Procedure database

Every procedure, documented the same way.

Overview, anatomical effects, candidacy factors, surgical approach, recovery timeline, risks, honest limitations, cost ranges, and consultation questions.

Facial Skeletal Surgery

Le Fort I Osteotomy

An osteotomy that separates the tooth-bearing maxilla so it can be repositioned in three dimensions.

Region
Midface / Maxilla
Downtime
4–8 weeks
Est. cost
$18k–$60k
Invasiveness
Facial Skeletal Surgery

Le Fort II Osteotomy

A pyramidal osteotomy that advances the nose together with the central midface as one unit.

Region
Nasomaxillary complex
Downtime
6–12 weeks
Est. cost
$35k–$90k
Invasiveness
Facial Skeletal Surgery

Le Fort III Osteotomy

A craniofacial osteotomy that separates and advances the entire midface, including the orbits.

Region
Full midface
Downtime
3–6 months
Est. cost
$60k–$150k
Invasiveness
Facial Skeletal Surgery

Bimaxillary Surgery

Simultaneous repositioning of both jaws, allowing coordinated changes to bite, airway, and facial proportions.

Region
Upper and lower jaw
Downtime
6–10 weeks
Est. cost
$25k–$90k
Invasiveness
Facial Skeletal Surgery

Maxillary Advancement

Forward movement of the upper jaw to improve midface support, bite, and often airway.

Region
Maxilla
Downtime
4–8 weeks
Est. cost
$18k–$60k
Invasiveness
Facial Skeletal Surgery

Mandibular Advancement (BSSO)

A bilateral sagittal split osteotomy that moves the lower jaw forward to correct retrognathia.

Region
Mandible
Downtime
4–8 weeks
Est. cost
$15k–$50k
Invasiveness
Facial Skeletal Surgery

Mandibular Setback

Posterior repositioning of the lower jaw for mandibular prognathism.

Region
Mandible
Downtime
4–8 weeks
Est. cost
$15k–$50k
Invasiveness
Facial Skeletal Surgery

Genioplasty

Surgical repositioning of the chin bone in three dimensions.

Region
Chin
Downtime
2–4 weeks
Est. cost
$6k–$20k
Invasiveness
Facial Skeletal Surgery

Sliding Genioplasty

The most common genioplasty variant: the chin segment slides forward and is plated in position.

Region
Chin
Downtime
2–4 weeks
Est. cost
$7k–$20k
Invasiveness
Facial Skeletal Surgery

Chin Augmentation (Implant)

Alloplastic implant placed over the chin bone to increase projection and width.

Region
Chin
Downtime
1–2 weeks
Est. cost
$4k–$12k
Invasiveness
Rhinoplasty

Primary Rhinoplasty

First-time reshaping of the nasal framework — bone, cartilage, and soft tissue.

Region
Nose
Downtime
2 weeks socially, 12+ months to final result
Est. cost
$7k–$30k
Invasiveness
Rhinoplasty

Revision Rhinoplasty

Corrective surgery after a previous rhinoplasty, usually requiring reconstruction and grafting.

Region
Nose
Downtime
2–3 weeks socially, 18+ months to final result
Est. cost
$12k–$40k
Invasiveness
Rhinoplasty

Functional Rhinoplasty

Surgery directed primarily at nasal airflow rather than appearance.

Region
Nose
Downtime
1–2 weeks
Est. cost
$5k–$18k
Invasiveness
Rhinoplasty

Septorhinoplasty

Combined correction of the septum and the external nasal shape in one operation.

Region
Nose
Downtime
2 weeks socially
Est. cost
$7k–$28k
Invasiveness
Rhinoplasty

Alar Base Reduction

Narrowing of the nostrils or nasal base through precise wedge excisions.

Region
Nose
Downtime
1 week
Est. cost
$2k–$6k
Invasiveness
Rhinoplasty

Tip Refinement

Targeted reshaping of the nasal tip cartilages for definition, rotation, and projection.

Region
Nose
Downtime
1–2 weeks
Est. cost
$4k–$15k
Invasiveness
Orbital / Eye Area

Upper Blepharoplasty

Removal or redistribution of excess upper eyelid skin, muscle, and fat.

Region
Upper eyelid
Downtime
1–2 weeks
Est. cost
$3k–$9k
Invasiveness
Orbital / Eye Area

Lower Blepharoplasty

Correction of under-eye bags, hollows, and the lid–cheek junction.

Region
Lower eyelid
Downtime
2 weeks
Est. cost
$4k–$12k
Invasiveness
Orbital / Eye Area

Canthoplasty

Detachment and repositioning of the lateral canthal tendon to change eye shape or lid position.

Region
Lateral canthus
Downtime
2–3 weeks
Est. cost
$4k–$14k
Invasiveness
Orbital / Eye Area

Canthopexy

A tightening/supporting suture of the canthal tendon without full detachment.

Region
Lateral canthus
Downtime
1–2 weeks
Est. cost
$3k–$8k
Invasiveness
Orbital / Eye Area

Orbital Decompression

Expansion of orbital volume to reduce eye protrusion, most often in thyroid eye disease.

Region
Orbit
Downtime
4–6 weeks
Est. cost
$8k–$30k
Invasiveness
Orbital / Eye Area

Brow Lift

Repositioning of the brow to change its height, shape, and relationship to the orbital rim.

Region
Brow / Forehead
Downtime
2–3 weeks
Est. cost
$5k–$15k
Invasiveness
Midface

Malar (Cheek) Implants

Alloplastic implants that increase zygomatic projection and midface definition.

Region
Zygoma / Cheek
Downtime
2–3 weeks
Est. cost
$6k–$25k
Invasiveness
Midface

Midface Lift

Elevation of descended midface soft tissue to restore cheek position.

Region
Midface
Downtime
3–4 weeks
Est. cost
$7k–$22k
Invasiveness
Midface

Infraorbital Rim Implants

Custom implants that build up a deficient or negatively vectored orbital rim.

Region
Orbital rim
Downtime
3–4 weeks
Est. cost
$10k–$35k
Invasiveness
Midface

Facial Fat Grafting

Transfer of the patient's own fat to restore or add volume in selected facial areas.

Region
Whole face
Downtime
1–2 weeks
Est. cost
$3k–$12k
Invasiveness
Soft Tissue

Buccal Fat Removal

Partial removal of the buccal fat pad to reduce lower cheek fullness.

Region
Cheek
Downtime
1 week
Est. cost
$2k–$7k
Invasiveness
Soft Tissue

Structural Fat Grafting (Contour)

Contour-focused fat transfer used to refine transitions after skeletal or lifting surgery.

Region
Whole face
Downtime
1–2 weeks
Est. cost
$3k–$12k
Invasiveness
Soft Tissue

Lip Lift

Shortening of the philtral height to increase upper lip show and improve the lip–tooth relationship.

Region
Upper lip
Downtime
1–2 weeks
Est. cost
$3k–$9k
Invasiveness
Soft Tissue

Facelift (SMAS / Deep Plane)

Repositioning of deep facial soft tissue and skin to restore youthful contour.

Region
Face and jawline
Downtime
3–4 weeks
Est. cost
$12k–$60k
Invasiveness
Soft Tissue

Neck Lift

Correction of submental fullness, platysmal banding, and cervical laxity.

Region
Neck / Submental
Downtime
3–4 weeks
Est. cost
$8k–$30k
Invasiveness
Hairline / Forehead

Hair Transplant (FUE / FUT)

Redistribution of permanent donor follicles to restore hairline density and shape.

Region
Scalp / Hairline
Downtime
1–2 weeks
Est. cost
$3k–$20k
Invasiveness
Hairline / Forehead

Hairline Lowering

Surgical advancement of the hairline to shorten a tall forehead in a single stage.

Region
Forehead / Hairline
Downtime
2–3 weeks
Est. cost
$6k–$18k
Invasiveness
Hairline / Forehead

Forehead Reduction / Contouring

Reduction or reshaping of the frontal bone and brow ridge, often with hairline advancement.

Region
Forehead
Downtime
3–4 weeks
Est. cost
$8k–$25k
Invasiveness

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