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Common Teen Procedures

Rhinoplasty (nose surgery) Aesthetic surgery of the nose where cartilage and bone are reshaped and reconstructed; excess bone or cartilage may be removed. Breathing problems may be corrected in a combined aesthetic and functional procedure called “septorhinoplasty.” This procedure is best done after a young person has finished growing. This usually means age 13-15 for…

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Botox Injections

The gradual development of facial wrinkles, whether fine surface lines or deeper creases and folds, is the classic early sign of accumulated skin damage and inevitable aging. Premature aging and wrinkling of the skin may be accelerated by excessive exposure to the sun and other elements, overactive facial expression muscles, the frequent use of tobacco…

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Blepharoplasty (Surgery of the Eyelids)

Surgery of the Eyelids Every year, one hundred thousand men and women choose blepharoplasty to improve the way they look. Droopy eyelids can make you look older and can also impair vision. Blepharop lasty corrects these problems and also removes puffiness and bags under the eyes that make you look worn and tired. This procedure…

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Fact Sheets

  • Teens & Facial Plastic Surgery

    According to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), over 10 percent of their patients undergoing facial plastic and reconstructive ...

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  • AAFPRS Reactive Media Statement Re: ABC’s Extreme Plastic Surgery Reality Show

    The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) is committed to ensuring patients make informed and educated decisions when undergoing facial ...

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  • BEAUTIFUL WEDDING DAY SKIN

    High Tech Treatment Advice for a Walking-Down-the-Aisle-Glow With all eyes on the bride, it’s no wonder she wants a glowing complexion on the most gazed upon day of ...

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