Dr. Mark G. Albert, MD, FACS

Chin augmentation is a procedure typically completed in just under 2 hours, with a short downtime of 1-2 weeks. It can increase the length or width of the chin, balance the facial profile, reduce undue emphasis on the nose, smooth a dimpled chin, strengthen a weak jawline, and address the presence of jowls. The goal is to improve jawline definition and strengthen the lower third of the face.

Neck liposuction is a minimally invasive procedure that focuses on removing excess fat from the neck area to create a more defined and contoured jawline and neckline. It's ideal for patients primarily concerned with excess fat. Patients can expect a quick recovery time, though swelling will continue to subside over time, with significant improvement expected beyond one week post-op.

An alar sill reduction is a procedure that can be performed as a component of a broader rhinoplasty. It serves to narrow overly wide or flared nostrils and refines the base of the nose to achieve better balance with the tip and bridge. Rhinoplasty itself is a comprehensive procedure addressing the entire nose, including the bridge and tip.

A neck lift alone addresses the area beneath the chin and along the neck, with good results observable as early as 7 days post-procedure. Expected tightness is a normal part of early healing, and signs of scars begin to fade as results take shape. However, a neck lift alone does not significantly improve jowling. For patients seeking correction of sagging in the jowl and lower cheek area, Dr. Albert almost always recommends combining a facelift and neck lift for a more comprehensive rejuvenation of the lower face and jawline, ensuring optimal balance and harmony.

A mini facelift can be performed under local anesthesia, which is associated with an easy and virtually painless recovery. Patients are typically healing very nicely at seven days post-op, with results already evident. While some bruising is present at this stage, patients can often resume normal activities with a little makeup to cover it. Swelling and bruising will continue to subside over the next few weeks after the one-week mark, with patients often 'bouncing right back to the swing of things with glowing, evident results' at one week.

After facial rejuvenation procedures, the practice applies a wrap that is typically expected to stay on for a couple of days.

Yes, Dr. Albert performs customized combinations of facial rejuvenation procedures, such as mini facelifts, brow lifts, upper blepharoplasty, facial fat transfer, and CO2 laser, all under local anesthesia with the patient awake. Patients typically report not feeling any discomfort and are aware of what is going on throughout the procedure.

Dr. Albert typically considers three types of facelifts, which address the area between the jawline and lower eyelids: 1. **NanoLift:** A procedure developed by Dr. Albert, intended for very young people who don't yet need a mini facelift. It involves an incision just in the hair with a straight up-and-down vector of pull, serving as a preventative measure to delay the need for more extensive surgery. 2. **Mini Lift (Lower Facelift or Short Scar Facelift):** This addresses heaviness and loose skin in the lower face, focusing on this area without lifting the cheek. The incision is located in the hair, inside the ear, and stops at the earlobe, not extending behind the ear. 3. **Full Facelift:** This addresses the lower face and also lifts the cheek. The incision is similar to a mini lift but extends onto the temple to manage loose skin when lifting the cheek.

After rhinoplasty, the nose's appearance will continue to improve as bruising and swelling subside, with further improvement expected in a few weeks. Patients can be very satisfied with their results even one week post-procedure.

Procedures performed under local anesthesia, such as a mini facelift, are associated with an easy and virtually painless recovery. This allows patients to often resume normal activities quickly, even within a week, with bruising and swelling continuing to subside over the following weeks.

Dr. Albert offers the NanoLift, a procedure he developed, specifically for very young people who don't yet require a mini facelift. This approach is considered a preventative measure, designed to get ahead of the aging process before more extensive surgery becomes necessary.