Frequently Asked Questions

How Much Time Do I Need to Take Off Work?

Many patients take four to five days off work for recovery, though some may return sooner, depending on their job and the type of procedure.

How Long Will My Surgical Results Last?

Surgeries are long lasting compared to botox, fillers, etc. Fat grafting is also long lasting. We usually quote patients that their surgical results will last approximately 10 years but could be longer with optimized skincare and maintenance care afterwards. Sun damage and general aging is the biggest reason why a surgery would not last as long.

Oculofacial Plastic Keywords to Know:

Blepharoplasty: excess skin removal with or without fat removal or repositioning)

Scarless Ptosis™ repair: Droopy or “lazy” eyelids can be lifted in a scarless approach. Dr Satterfield is able to tighten the eyelid lifting muscle via a hidden internal incision, resulting in minimal bruising and swelling, and a faster recovery.

Ectropion repair: is tightening a droopy lower eyelid

Entropion repair: is repairing an inwardly turned eyelid, which can be on either the upper or lower eyelid

Brow ptosis (droopy eyebrows): which can manifest as a droopy or heavy central or lateral (tail) brow.

Fat transposition: is a procedure performed through the inside of the eyelid, through a hidden incision, where lower eyelid fat is draped over the tear trough region to fill the tear trough hollows and re-volumize the upper cheek.

Facial fat transfer: is where fat is harvested from elsewhere on the body and then injected into targeted regions on the face to re-volumize and rejuvenate by also transferring stem cells. Fractionated CO2 laser (FCO2): is a type of laser resurfacing that make controlled injuries to the skin and induces skin tightening.

Neurotoxins: Are different type of injectable toxins that temporarily relax target muscles to minimize dynamic wrinkles or recontour/balance the face.

Fillers: are used to re-volumize the face or help produce collagen to strengthen the skin. Examples include dissolvable hyaluronic acid fillers, such as Restylane or RHA products, or calcium hydroxyapatite (Radiesse), that is great for restoring changes due to bone loss or making deeper structural changes like in the cheeks or jawline.

Chemical peels: are used to improve skin texture and tone.