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Kansas City Facial Plastic Surgeons Say Combining Procedures Can Enhance Results
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Kansas City, KS (PRWEB) January 25, 2012
Drs. J. David Kriet and Clinton Humphrey, facial plastic surgeons in Kansas City, say the combination of facial procedures can offer patients the chance to optimize potential results and enhance their appearance by refining facial symmetry. While the ability to incorporate several facial aesthetic procedures into one treatment is not a new practice, Dr. Kriet and Dr. Humphrey say they have seen a recent surge in the popularity of multiple procedures at their practice as more patients are looking to improve their appearance and gain an edge in the competitive job market.
With the latest statistics from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) stating rhinoplasty, facelift, and eyelid surgery are the most performed procedures, Drs. Kriet and Humphrey say these enhancements are often the most sought after during cosmetic combinations. Dr. Humphrey says patients who would like the best quality results with minimal down time are now considering undergoing multiple procedures at once in order to eliminate the need for extra recovery time. He also adds that by incorporating multiple surgical procedures into a single treatment, facial plastic surgeons can address all of a patient?s concerns while strengthening balance in facial structure and lines.
?Chin augmentation, or mentoplasty, is usually performed in conjunction with rhinoplasty or face lift surgery. Combining chin augmentation with rhinoplasty improves facial harmony by addressing a weak chin and reducing the apparent size of the nose after rhinoplasty. It also enhances jawline definition and minimizes jowling when performed with a facelift.?
Although combining surgical procedures offers patients an opportunity to overlap recovery time, and thus minimize time off from work and home, Dr. Kriet says there is also a demand for non-surgical treatments that can provide significant improvement in facial structure and complexion. When performed in conjunction with an injectable filler such as BOTOX
