How does ThermiTight work?

During the ThermiTight procedure, a small ThermiRF thermistor probe is inserted under your skin where controlled heat energy is precisely delivered. The insertion points are usually made just behind the earlobes and under the chin. The probe is carefully guided to treat areas of skin laxity and wrinkling while the temperature readings are being directly monitored using precise Thermal Image Guidance using a special heat-sensitive FLIR camera. The selected tissue, skin, and muscle fascia of the face and neck is carefully heated to a specific end point while both the internal temperature and external temperatures are visualized in real time. The ThermiTight procedure requires local anesthesia and takes approximately one hour to complete. After the procedure, a gentle neck wrap is applied to minimize swelling. Normal activities are resumed the next day.

It is considered a lesser procedure as compared to a standard surgical face lift and is used on patients needing minor improvements.

What can I expect during my face lift consultation with Dr. Thornton?

During your face lift consultation, you will meet privately and exclusively with Dr. Michael L. Thornton where you will collectively share in the decision making process about your personal needs, desires, and expectations. Although well qualified, we choose not use patient coordinators, nurse practitioners, or physicians assistants to perform your consultation. Dr. Thornton will complete a thorough medical history and perform a careful examination of your face and neck to see if you are an acceptable candidate to undergo a face or neck lift procedure.

Where will my face lift surgery take place?

Face lift and neck lift procedures are performed at Baylor Surgicare at Mansfield, a AAAHC certified out-patient surgery center, located in Mansfield, Texas. On average, the procedure will take 3 – 5 hours to complete, depending upon the complexity of the case and if other facial plastic surgery procedures will be performed simultaneously. In addition, all lower face and neck lift procedures are performed under general anesthesia with board-certified anesthesiologists and professional anesthesia providers.

Brow Lift & Forehead Lift

Brow lift or forehead lift is facial plastic surgery that improves the upper 1/3 of the face. A brow lift is performed alone or in combination with an upper blepharoplasty for complete peri-orbital facial rejuvenation to correct droopy eyebows and remove excess eyelid skin. Varying degrees of eyebrow ptosis (droopy) and forehead wrinkles can be corrected using different techniques of brow lift surgery. A brow lift can be performed in one of several ways from subcutaneous trichophytic brow lift, temporal brow lift, or full coronal brow lift. More recently, endoscopic brow lift has become popularized due to advancements in minimally invasive endoscopic cosmetic surgery.

Dr. Michael L. Thornton uses traditional yet modern techniques in brow lift surgery and concealing your incisions within or behind the hairline. Most patients benefit from complete upper facial rejuvenation, whereby multiple facial plastic surgery procedures are performed simultaneously during a brow lift including an upper blepharoplasty and Co2 laser skin resurfacing. The ultimate goal is to reposition the arch of your eyebrow to a more youthful and feminine height.

What can I expect during my brow lift consultation?

During your brow lift consultation, you will meet privately and exclusively with Dr. Michael Thornton where you will collectively share in the decision making process about your personal needs, desires, and expectations. Although well qualified, we choose not use patient coordinators, nurse practitioners, or physicians assistants to perform your consultation. Dr. Thornton will complete a thorough medical history and perform a careful examination, including the identification of eyebrow ptosis, brow position, laxity of the forehead, lines and wrinkles, hair line, and eyelid ptosis.

Where will my brow lift surgery take place?

Under special circumstances a brow lift procedure may be performed in our private operating room as an outpatient procedure with local anesthesia and oral sedation. However, if more complex facial plastic surgery procedures are required, your surgery may be performed at Baylor Surgicare at Mansfield, a AAAHC certified out-patient surgery center, located in Mansfield, Texas. Early recovery is usually complete within 5 to 7 days, though mild swelling may last 6 to 8 weeks.

Facial Plastic Surgery For Women

Plastic surgery has helped to change and correct many facial features in women giving them a chance to live life more confidently. Both young and old women choose to undergo facial plastic surgery, though for different reasons. Younger women may opt for facial plastic surgery to enhance their facial features, whereas older women usually look forward to reversing the effects of aging. There are various kinds of facial plastic surgery for women available at present.

Blepharoplasty: Drooping skin of the upper eyelids can impair proper vision besides giving the face an aged appearance. Puffy bags under the lower lids are also not attractive. Blepharoplasty helps to correct these conditions by removing excess fat and skin from the eyelids and making the eyes look youthful and alert again.

Rhinoplasty: Known commonly as a 'nose job,' rhinoplasty can alter the appearance of the nose and improve functioning. This surgery helps to make the nose look more proportionate and corrects a small, large, thick, short or bulbous nose effectively.

Otoplasty: Surgery for correction of ear shape and function has been around for centuries. In fact, otoplasty can even create an ear in case of microtia or 'missing ear' congenital condition. This surgery has proved a boon for ear shape correction and ear function enhancement.

Chin surgery: As the name suggests, this surgery is meant for correcting the chin shape and making it more proportionate to the rest of the face.

Cheek and lip augmentation: These cosmetic procedures can help to augment a hollow cheek with the use of implants. Even the lips can be augmented for a fuller and softer appearance.

Facelift procedures: These procedures help to reduce wrinkles and folds by getting rid of excess fat and skin and tightening the tissues. Facelifts can be partial or full depending on the requirement. Dramatic results can be expected with these surgical procedures.

Facial plastic surgery for women is very popular now as it includes procedures that are corrective as well as beauty enhancing. These cosmetic procedures work wonders in making a person look good and feel even better.