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The following information is adopted from a lecture I give to head and neck surgery residents at the University of Cincinnati on the aging face and how it can be treated.

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Benefits of an extended deep plane facelift

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Middle Aged Woman Who Has Had A Deep Plate Facelift in Cincinnati

Swelling is normal and expected after any facelift surgery, including the extended deep plane facelift. It gradually resolves without intervention in almost all cases (...

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Revision Facelift Vs Deep Plane Facelift

There are many reasons individuals seek revision, or secondary, facelifts. Regardless of the reason, deep plane facelift surgery including the...

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Woman with a need for weak chin treatment in Cincinnati

A weak, or recessed, chin can be concerning to men and women, not only because this feature can make the face appear smaller than it is, but it can also make the nose appear larger and more projected than it is. There are surgical and non-surgical options to treat a weak chin. Seek a...

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Cincinnati facial plastic surgery drainage devices

Small drains are an important component of the post-operative recovery after an extended deep plane facelift and neck lift at Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery in Cincinnati. While they are usually in place only for one day, the care of these drains is essential while they remain in place.

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Woman looking into camera after receiving facial fat augmentation in Cincinnati

Some individuals lose volume (i.e., fat) in their face as they age. Other individuals are born with poor volume and/or poor projection of their facial bones. Both individuals may benefit from fat augmentation. Seek a fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon to help determine whether fat...

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Fat grafting and a cheek lift procedure each address specific concerns about the cheek and the cheek-eyelid interface. Seek a fellowship-trained specialist in facial plastic surgery to help determine the most appropriate approach for you.

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A woman's ear, possibly in need of What is Ear Pinning (Otoplasty) Surgery in Cincinnati

Ear pinning (otoplasty) surgery can address specific concerns about excessive projection of the ears in children and adults. Seek a fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon to help determine whether ear pinning (otoplasty) surgery is appropriate for your concerns.

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 Post-Operative Recovery Incision Care

The post-operative recovery period is an important time where meticulous care can maximize healing and minimize down time. It is for that reason that Dr. Harmon has developed a comprehensive plan for the post-operative recovery period:

  1. First, Dr. Harmon discusses the...
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Middle aged woman wearing a sun hat

A common question asked during consultation for facelift surgery is what the post-operative dressings will look and feel like. Many express a concern about being required to wear large, heavy compression...

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People generally know their body better than anyone else, including their physician. However, people do not always have the medical language to explain what they see when they look in a mirror. For example, you may have heard and understand the term “jowling” but do not quite feel like that...

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There is a great deal of confusion among patients between buccal fat and jowl fat and their appropriate treatment, likely due to the complex shape of facial fat compartments. This blog post seeks to reduce that confusion. Seek a fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon if you have concerns...

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