Budget and time friendly facial plastic surgeries

If you are interested in the benefits of plastic surgery, but hesitant to schedule a procedure due to downtime constraints, budget, or just looking to ease in to having a major procedure at another time you may consider the following procedures: upper lid blepharoplasty, surgical lip lift, surgical earlobe reduction, and fat grafting. While healing varies according to the individual, these procedures boast little downtime where you can return to work the next day or within a week.

Upper eyelid lift
Upper eyelid lift or blepharoplasty is possibly the biggest bang for the buck in plastic surgery with minimal operative and recovery time – modern eyelift reliably restores youthfulness of ten years or greater.

Surgical lip lift
Ideal candidates include those with naturally thinner upper lips, excessive distance between the base of the nose and top border of the lip, or issues related to “lateral lip collapse” where volume decreases towards the outer edges of the mouth. Results often yield a perkier smile and enhanced definition above the vermillion border—a signifier of youthfulness.

Surgical earlobe reduction
Earlobes tend to stretch and lose structure through gravity’s pull and piercing wear. An earlobe reduction helps correct enlargement caused by weight gain, pregnancy, heavy jewelry usage, or simple genetic predisposition. Patients benefit from restored balance among facial proportions and renewed comfort wearing accessories.

Fat grafting
Restoration of volume with fat-grafting adds volume and fullness to the face and other areas such as the hands to improve and strengthen its structure affected by aging and factors of heredity.

The limited downtime, cost, and benefits to facial enhancement associated with upper eyelid lift, surgical lip lift, surgical earlobe reduction and fat grafting make them excellent options to consider in weighing an aesthetic procedure. Remember, individual experiences vary, and consulting reputable practitioners remains crucial prior to committing to elective operations.

Mathew T. Epps MD, MS, DABS is Triple Fellowship Trained Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon Specializing in Facial, Eyelid, and Breast Surgery. Visit Matheweppsmd.com, call (843) 707-7060 or email info@dreppsmd.com