Since our faces are often the first places to show signs of aging, many patients seek procedures to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, sagging skin, and sun damage. In Up in Cumming Magazine’s August 2013 issue, Atlanta plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Hunter Moyer answers frequently asked questions on facial cosmetic surgery and discusses both surgical and non-surgical options available at his practice at Northside Forsyth.

His wide range of treatments include non-surgical procedures such as Botox® and facial fillers, which are short, minimally invasive injections that help smooth wrinkles and lines. Additionally, Dr. Moyer offers chemical peels and laser skin resurfacing, which can tighten facial skin and address uneven skin tone, acne, scarring, and hyperpigmentation. Many patients choose these beneficial, minimally invasive procedures due to their practically non-existent downtime.

For patients with more comprehensive skin concerns, Dr. Moyer performs surgical procedures such as brow lift and facelift surgery to remove excess skin and fat from areas of the face. He also can rejuvenate eyes by removing hanging, excess skin from the upper eyelids and under-eye bags that contribute to a tired appearance with Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery). In addition to information about procedures, Dr. Moyer also provides helpful, proactive tips to prevent facial aging, such as continually wearing  sunscreen and moisturizer, maintaining a healthy diet, avoiding smoking, and attaining a good night’s sleep.

If you are interested in facial rejuvenation treatments or any other cosmetic procedure, please contact us today to schedule a consultation. Also be sure to connect with Dr. Moyer on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ for more updates and news on plastic surgery.

Our faces are often the first place to show signs of aging. There are many facial cosmetic procedures available for patients who want to eliminate wrinkles, lines, furrows, and sagging skin. One of the most popular facial cosmetic procedures is blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, as the eyes are often the first facial features to show noticeable aging. Atlanta plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Hunter Moyer performs blepharoplasty on both upper and/or lower eyelids to eliminate “tired eyes” and restore a youthful appearance.

To rejuvenate the eye area, Dr. Moyer removes excess skin, muscle and fat from the upper eyelid. Lower eyelid surgery removes excess skin along with under-eye bags. Using a technique pioneered at Emory Hospital, Dr. Moyer corrects the lower eyelid while restoring volume to the cheeks for a more rested appearance. Dr. Moyer carefully makes small incisions along the natural creases of the eyelid skin to minimize scarring. Depending on the patient’s needs, Dr. Moyer can perform blepharoplasty on both eyelids or on the upper or lower eyelid only.

Blepharoplasty is commonly combined with other facial procedures for overall rejuvenation. Since eyelid surgery only addresses the eye area, patients can choose a necklift, brow lift or facelift procedure to tighten excess skin and smooth wrinkles and lines. It is also important for patients to maintain their plastic surgery results with non-surgical facial rejuvenation treatments. Minimally invasive treatments such as cosmetic injectables, chemical peels, and laser skin resurfacing help prevent signs of aging from appearing in the future.

If you are interested in facial rejuvenation, contact us at our Cumming or Atlanta office today. Be sure to connect with Dr. Moyer on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ for the latest plastic surgery news and updates.