Facial plastic surgery refines and restores balance to your features with natural-looking results. Schuster Plastic Surgery in Boca Raton offers personalized surgical solutions, from facelift and neck lift to rhinoplasty and eyelid surgery. Our board-certified surgeons help you achieve your aesthetic goals with precision and care.
Your Facial Surgery Options (At a Glance)
If you’re thinking of pursuing facial surgery, it’s critical to find a surgeon with the training and experience needed to deliver gorgeous results that don’t compromise your health. For men and women living in and around Boca Raton, Florida, Daniel S. Kovacs, MD, FACS, and Steven H. Schuster, MD, FACS, of Schuster Plastic Surgery are both excellent options.
Facial surgery options we offer
- Rhinoplasty – Reshapes the nose to improve proportion and breathing function. This procedure can refine the bridge, tip, or nostrils for better facial harmony.
- Brow lift – Addresses forehead lines and drooping brows, creating a tired appearance. The procedure opens up the eye area and smooths horizontal creases. It elevates a heavy or low brow.
- Eyelid surgery – Removes excess skin and fat from the upper or lower eyelids to improve their shape and positioning. Upper and lower eyelid rejuvenation restores a refreshed, alert look by addressing dropping, sagging, or puffy eyelids or dark circles and bags under the eyes. Dr. Schuster and Dr. Kovacs have perfected several surgical techniques to reduce or remove excess fat, muscle tissue, and skin in the upper and lower eyelids.
- Facelift and neck lift – Tighten sagging skin along the jawline and neck to lift jowls and refine the neckline. These procedures work together to create a more defined, youthful contour.
- Facial implants – Add definition to the cheeks, jaw, or chin using biocompatible materials. Restore soft, natural volume where aging has caused loss.
- Chin augmentation – Improves facial proportion by adding projection to a recessed chin. This procedure creates a better balance between your features.
Choosing the right procedure
Your consultation begins with a detailed discussion of your concerns and goals. Dr. Schuster and Dr. Kovacs evaluate your facial structure, skin quality, and overall health. They recommend a customized plan that addresses your specific needs while maintaining natural proportions. Some patients benefit from combining procedures for comprehensive results.
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Ideal Candidates for Facial Surgery
Good candidates for facial surgery typically share these characteristics:
- In overall good health with no medical conditions that impair healing
- Non-smokers or willing to quit before and after surgery
- Have realistic expectations about surgical outcomes
- Want to address specific facial concerns affecting their appearance
- Possess adequate skin elasticity and bone structure for optimal results
Younger patients often seek rhinoplasty or chin augmentation for better proportion. Older patients typically want to reverse signs of aging, like sagging skin or volume loss.
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What to Expect During the Consultation and Procedure
Your consultation begins with a detailed facial analysis and discussion of your aesthetic concerns. Dr. Schuster or Dr. Kovacs examines your facial structure, skin quality, and proportions. You’ll discuss which procedures can achieve your goals and receive information about the surgical process and recovery.
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty reshapes the nose by modifying bone and cartilage through incisions inside the nostrils or across the columella. The surgeon adjusts the nasal bridge, refines the tip, or narrows the nostrils to improve proportion. This procedure can also correct breathing problems by addressing internal structures. Surgery takes 1-3 hours under general anesthesia.
Facelift and neck lift
Facelift and neck lift require incisions along the hairline and behind the ears to access the underlying tissues. Dr. Schuster or Dr. Kovacs removes or repositions the skin and fat that give your face its shape, and tightens the jawline and neck. Your skin is pulled taut before the incisions are closed. This procedure takes 3-5 hours and creates a smoother jawline and reduces neck banding for a more defined contour. It can help you look younger and more well-rested.
It’s also possible to incorporate facial implants into your facelift procedure. These implants can refine the shape of your cheekbones and chin.
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid surgery removes excess skin and fat deposits through incisions hidden in the natural lid crease or inside the lower lid. Upper eyelid surgery uses incisions hidden in the natural crease to eliminate hooding. Lower eyelid surgery addresses under-eye bags through incisions just below the lash line or inside the lid. The procedure usually takes 1-2 hours.
Brow lift
Brow lift uses incisions within the hairline to reposition drooping brow tissue and smooth forehead lines. Dr. Schuster or Dr. Kovacs lifts the brow to a more youthful position while smoothing forehead wrinkles and maintaining natural expression. This procedure opens the upper face without creating an overly surprised look.
Chin augmentation
Chin augmentation involves placing a silicone implant through a small incision under the chin or inside the lower lip. The implant adds projection and improves facial balance.
Facial implants
Facial implants enhance cheek or jaw definition using biocompatible materials inserted through incisions inside the mouth or under the eyelid. Dr. Schuster or Dr. Kovacs positions implants over the bone to restore soft, natural volume.
Recovery, Results, and Longevity
Most facial surgeries require 1-2 weeks of initial recovery before returning to work. Swelling and bruising peak within the first few days and gradually subside over the following weeks. You’ll need to avoid strenuous activities for 3-4 weeks while your tissues heal.
You’ll notice visible improvements once the initial swelling resolves after a few weeks. Final results become apparent over 3-6 months as tissues fully settle into their new position. Incision lines continue to fade and blend with your natural contours during this time.
Procedures like rhinoplasty and chin augmentation create permanent structural changes that last a lifetime. Facelifts and eyelid surgery typically maintain results for 5-10 years before natural aging becomes noticeable again, depending on how your body adjusts and the genetic factors that influence the aging process. It helps to maintain your results between surgeries with non-surgical treatments.
Tips for optimal healing and lasting results:
- Keep your head elevated for the first week to minimize swelling
- Apply cold compresses as directed during the initial recovery period
- Avoid strenuous exercise and heavy lifting for 3-4 weeks
- Protect your skin from sun exposure with SPF 30 or higher daily
- Attend all follow-up appointments to monitor healing progress
Before and after gallery
View our before-and-after gallery to see real patient results from facelift, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, and other facial procedures.
Benefits of Facial Surgery
Facial surgery creates lasting improvements that address concerns skin care and non-invasive treatments cannot fix. Each procedure offers specific advantages based on your goals:
- Enhanced facial proportion and balance through rhinoplasty or chin augmentation
- Refreshed, alert appearance from eyelid surgery that removes excess skin
- Smoother, more youthful contours with a facelift and neck lift to address sagging
- Improved breathing function when rhinoplasty corrects structural nasal issues
- Elevated brow position that reverses tired or angry expressions
- Natural-looking results that work with your existing features rather than changing them
- Long-lasting outcomes that provide years of improvement before aging resumes
- Permanent structural corrections for concerns like nasal shape or chin projection
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Why Choose Schuster Plastic Surgery
Steven H. Schuster, MD, FACS, is a board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 25 years of experience in aesthetic and reconstructive procedures. He has performed thousands of facial surgeries and is known for his steady technique and focus on natural-looking outcomes. His ongoing education reflects his long-standing commitment to advanced, safe, reliable care.
Daniel S. Kovacs, MD, FACS, offers more than 30 years of board-certified experience in facial surgery. His training as a chief resident in both general and plastic surgery supports steady, reliable surgical care. He is known for a calm, patient-centered approach that helps you feel informed and comfortable. His continued involvement in professional societies and academic teaching keeps his techniques current, resulting in balanced, natural-looking outcomes.
Schuster Plastic Surgery serves patients from Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Parkland, and Coral Springs with attentive, personalized care. The surgeons take time to understand your features and recommend techniques that fit your goals. Their experience as teaching staff at major universities keeps them informed about developments in surgical care. Telehealth visits are available for patients who need remote guidance or follow-up.
Our practice is known for its concierge-style service, offering steady support from your first call through recovery. Whether you are considering rhinoplasty, a facelift, or another facial procedure, the team provides clear communication at every step. You can expect thoughtful planning and a setting focused on safety and comfort.
