FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY IN SAN ANGELO, TEXAS
Facial Procedures.
Carefully Considered. Personally Planned.
Your face is uniquely yours. Whether you want to address signs of aging, improve facial proportions, or explore a specific cosmetic concern, Dr. Don M. Lewis offers personalized facial plastic surgery consultations in San Angelo, Texas.
With more than 30 years of experience serving West Texas, Dr. Lewis helps patients understand their options, potential benefits, limitations, and recovery expectations before making treatment decisions.
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Facial Rejuvenation and Refinement, Tailored to You
Facial plastic surgery includes procedures designed to address changes in the forehead, eyelids, ears, nose, lips, face, and neck. Some procedures focus on age-related changes, while others improve a feature's shape, position, or proportions.
Aging, genetics, sun exposure, and changes in skin elasticity can influence facial appearance. No single treatment addresses every concern, and different procedures may be appropriate for different patients.
Dr. Lewis considers your facial anatomy, medical history, goals, and expectations when discussing treatment options. The aim is to help you understand what surgery may realistically accomplish while respecting your individual facial characteristics.
OUR FACIAL PROCEDURES
Explore Your Facial Surgery Options
Brow Lift (Forehead Lift)
A brow lift is designed to elevate a low or sagging brow and improve the appearance of the upper face. It may soften certain forehead creases and frown lines while helping create a more rested appearance.
As the brow descends with age, the upper eyelids can appear heavier and facial expressions may look tired or concerned. Brow lift techniques reposition the underlying tissues to improve brow placement and forehead contour.
Some patients benefit from a brow lift alone, while others may be candidates for a brow lift combined with eyelid surgery. Dr. Lewis can discuss the differences during consultation.
Common goals: Elevating drooping brows, improving forehead contour, and reducing the appearance of selected upper-face wrinkles.
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)
Blepharoplasty improves the appearance of the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both by addressing excess skin and, when appropriate, repositioning or removing fat.
Upper eyelid surgery may reduce loose skin that creates a heavy or hooded appearance. Lower eyelid surgery can address certain types of under-eye puffiness and skin laxity. The procedure is intended to create a more rested appearance without unnecessarily changing the eyes' natural character.
In some patients, excess upper eyelid skin may also interfere with peripheral vision. A medical evaluation helps determine whether concerns are cosmetic, functional, or both.
Common goals: Reducing hooded eyelids, improving under-eye puffiness, and creating a more refreshed eye area.
Otoplasty (Ear Reshaping Surgery)
Otoplasty is a surgical procedure used to improve the shape, position, or proportions of the ears. Although sometimes called ear pinning, the procedure can address more than prominent ears.
Patients may consider otoplasty when their ears protrude noticeably, appear asymmetrical, or have an unusual shape associated with genetics, injury, or a congenital difference.
The surgical approach depends on the ear's cartilage structure, the desired change, and the patient's individual anatomy.
Common goals: Reducing ear prominence, improving symmetry, and refining ear shape or position.
Facelift (Rhytidectomy)
A facelift addresses selected signs of facial aging by repositioning underlying tissues and removing or redraping excess skin. It is commonly used to improve sagging in the cheeks, jawline, and lower face.
As facial tissues change over time, patients may notice jowls, loss of definition along the jawline, and deeper folds. Facelift surgery may improve these concerns, depending on the patient's anatomy and the technique used.
A facelift does not stop the aging process or correct every type of wrinkle or skin discoloration. Some patients may benefit from complementary neck or skin treatments.
Common goals: Improving jowls, restoring jawline definition, and reducing visible sagging of the lower face.
Rhinoplasty (Nose Reshaping Surgery)
Rhinoplasty changes the shape or proportions of the nose to address cosmetic concerns and, in selected circumstances, structural issues affecting nasal breathing.
Patients may wish to refine the nasal bridge, tip, width, or overall profile. Because the nose plays an important role in facial balance, surgical planning considers how proposed changes relate to the rest of the face.
Rhinoplasty is a complex procedure, and results depend on nasal anatomy, skin characteristics, healing, and the specific surgical changes performed.
Common goals: Improving nasal proportions, refining the bridge or tip, and addressing selected structural concerns.
Lip Augmentation
Lip augmentation is intended to increase lip fullness, improve definition, or restore volume that has diminished with age.
Temporary injectable fillers, including products such as Restylane and Juvéderm, may be used to add volume and refine lip contour. The duration of results varies by product, treatment area, and individual metabolism; many patients experience results lasting several months to approximately a year.
For selected patients, fat grafting or surgical approaches may offer alternative methods of increasing lip volume. Each technique has different benefits, limitations, and recovery considerations.
Common goals: Fuller lips, improved lip definition, enhanced symmetry, and restoration of lost volume.
Lip Lift
A lip lift is a surgical procedure designed to modify the position and visible proportions of the upper lip, often by shortening the distance between the base of the nose and the upper lip.
Depending on anatomy, the procedure may increase the amount of visible pink upper lip and improve upper-lip definition without adding volume through injectable fillers.
Because a lip lift changes tissue position rather than simply increasing fullness, it serves a different purpose from lip augmentation. Dr. Lewis can explain which approach may better address a patient's concerns.
Common goals: Improving upper-lip proportions, increasing visible upper-lip height, and refining the relationship between the nose and mouth.
Neck Lift and Neck Contouring Procedures
Neck rejuvenation procedures address loose skin, muscle banding, and other changes that can reduce definition between the chin, jawline, and neck.
Techniques may include cervicoplasty to address excess skin or platysmaplasty to tighten or reposition the platysma muscle. Some patients may also benefit from fat removal or additional facial procedures, depending on their anatomy.
A neck lift may be performed independently or in combination with a facelift when changes involve both the lower face and neck.
Common goals: Reducing sagging neck skin, improving muscle banding, and creating a smoother, better-defined neck and jawline.
FIND THE RIGHT CONVERSATION TO START
Which Facial Procedure Addresses Your Concern?
Different procedures address different parts of the face. These examples can help you identify which treatments to ask about during your consultation.
Forehead and Brows
Consider discussing: Brow lift for drooping brows and selected forehead creases.
Upper and Lower Eyelids
Consider discussing: Blepharoplasty for excess eyelid skin or under-eye puffiness.
Cheeks and Jawline
Consider discussing: Facelift surgery for jowls and lower-face sagging.
Nose
Consider discussing: Rhinoplasty for nasal shape, proportions, or selected structural concerns.
Lips
Consider discussing: Lip augmentation for fullness or a lip lift for upper-lip position and proportions.
Neck
Consider discussing: Neck lift or contouring procedures for loose skin, muscle banding, or reduced jawline definition.
Ears
Consider discussing: Otoplasty for prominent ears, asymmetry, or concerns about ear shape.
YOUR CONSULTATION
A Thoughtful Approach to Facial Surgery
Facial procedures require careful consideration of anatomy, skin quality, health, expectations, and the relationships between facial features. What works well for one patient may not be appropriate for another.
During consultation, Dr. Lewis can discuss the concerns you would like to address, explain possible surgical approaches, and review important considerations such as incision placement, scarring, recovery, and potential complications.
Individualized Planning
Your anatomy, medical history, concerns, and treatment goals guide recommendations.
Realistic Expectations
Understand what a procedure may improve, its limitations, and the potential risks involved.
Recovery Guidance
Learn about healing, temporary swelling, activity restrictions, and expected follow-up care.
COMMON PATIENT QUESTIONS
Facial Plastic Surgery Frequently Asked Questions
Who performs facial plastic surgery in San Angelo, Texas?
Dr. Don M. Lewis is a board-certified plastic surgeon in San Angelo who offers consultations for facial procedures including facelifts, eyelid surgery, brow lifts, rhinoplasty, otoplasty, lip procedures, and neck surgery.
What is the difference between a facelift and a neck lift?
A facelift primarily addresses sagging in the lower face, cheeks, and jawline. A neck lift focuses on loose neck skin, muscle banding, and neck contour. The procedures may be combined when both areas would benefit from treatment.
Can eyelid surgery make me look less tired?
Blepharoplasty can improve certain causes of a tired appearance, such as excess upper eyelid skin or lower eyelid puffiness. Results depend on individual anatomy, and not every under-eye concern is corrected by eyelid surgery.
Do I need a brow lift or upper eyelid surgery?
A brow lift addresses brow position and forehead tissues, while upper eyelid surgery removes or adjusts excess eyelid skin and tissue. Some patients have concerns involving both areas. An examination helps determine which procedure may be appropriate.
What is the difference between a lip lift and lip fillers?
Lip fillers add temporary volume, while a surgical lip lift changes the position and proportions of the upper lip. They address different concerns, and the best choice depends on your anatomy and goals.
Can rhinoplasty improve breathing as well as appearance?
Some nasal surgical procedures can address structural problems that affect breathing, while cosmetic rhinoplasty focuses on nasal shape and proportions. The appropriate approach depends on the cause of any breathing difficulty and the patient's anatomy.
How long does recovery take after facial plastic surgery?
Recovery varies considerably by procedure. Bruising and swelling may improve over the first several weeks, but final healing and refinement can take longer. Dr. Lewis will explain expected downtime and activity restrictions for your specific treatment.
Will facial plastic surgery leave visible scars?
Surgical incisions produce scars, but their placement varies by procedure. Surgeons generally plan incisions to make scars as inconspicuous as reasonably possible. Individual healing and skin characteristics affect their eventual appearance.
Can I see before-and-after photographs of facial procedures?
Visit the practice's photo gallery to view available before-and-after photographs. Individual results vary, and another patient's outcome does not guarantee your own result.
How do I schedule a facial surgery consultation with Dr. Lewis?
Call 325-655-4259 to contact Dr. Lewis's San Angelo office and ask about consultation availability and the facial procedures you are interested in discussing.
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Whether you're considering a facelift, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, lip enhancement, or another facial procedure, Dr. Lewis can help you understand your options and make an informed decision.
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