Anthony R. Bittar, M.D.
4101 James Casey, Suite 310
Austin, TX 78745
P / 512-448-4422
F / 512-448-4463
The facial cosmetic surgery procedures offered at Beau Visage Center produce the most dramatic improvements to the appearance. By surgically addressing skin laxity, disproportionate facial features and damaged skin, Dr. Bittar can correct a variety of imperfections, with the ultimate goal of improving the overall aesthetics of the face. View before and after photos of our cosmetic surgery patients in our photo gallery.
Aging and loss of the skin’s natural elasticity can make your face appear older than you feel. Through facelift, Dr. Bittar can reverse sagging of the cheeks, forehead, neck and along the jaw line by lifting and tightening the facial skin. During the procedure, Dr. Bittar tightens and secures the deeper musculature and connective tissues of the face and neck and removes the excess skin and fat that cause drooping and wrinkling. The skin is then smoothly redraped over the enhanced framework and the incisions are carefully closed, minimizing scarring. After healing, patients emerge looking naturally refreshed and years younger. Many of our facelift patients undergo additional facial enhancements to further the results achieved with facelift, including skin rejuvenation treatments or chin augmentation.
Rhinoplasty – Nose Reshaping Surgery
Rhinoplasty, or nose reshaping surgery, can accomplish subtle to dramatic changes in the shape and size of the nose. Whether you are bothered specifically by the tip, bridge, nostrils, or overall shape and appearance of your nose, Dr. Bittar can formulate a customized rhinoplasty plan that will help you achieve your cosmetic goals. As a cosmetic surgeon and ear, nose and throat specialist, Dr. Bittar is uniquely qualified to perform rhinoplasty. His extensive knowledge of the structures of the nose and airways allows him to effectively alter the appearance of the nose and concurrently repair challenged nasal breathing if necessary. Often, rhinoplasty patients with an underdeveloped chin also undergo chin augmentation, which creates ideal aesthetic balance between the chin and nose.
Chin Augmentation – Chin Implants
The most basic definition of facial beauty is based on symmetry and the proportional relationship between the features. Individuals with a relatively small or recessed chin can greatly improve the balance of their facial features through the surgical placement of a chin implant. During the aging process, chin volume can diminish, making chin augmentation an excellent option for restoring a youthful appearance. Chin implants are available in a variety of shapes and a range of sizes so that chin augmentation can be custom tailored to fit the patient. Results of chin augmentation are natural looking, and so subtle that many patients say their friends and family can not even tell that they have had cosmetic surgery.
Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, is a procedure to improve the appearance of the sagging upper eyelids and puffy lower eyelids, which can detract from your true youthfulness and beauty. In some cases, extremely saggy eyelids may even impair vision. Blepharoplasty removes fatty tissue, as well as excess skin and muscle, from the upper and lower eyelids. When correcting saggy eyelids, Dr. Bittar minimizes the appearance of scars by marking the lines and creases of your eyelid to make incisions along your natural folds. After Dr. Bittar removes excess fat, muscle, and skin, he uses fine sutures to close the incisions. During the procedure to improve the lower eyelids, Dr. Bittar makes a small incision in a relatively discreet location along the lashline and smile crease. After excess fat, muscle, and skin are removed, he proceeds to close the incision with fine sutures. Though blepharoplasty can be done alone, it is often done in conjunction with a browlift or facelift.
Laser-Assisted Uvuloplasty
If your own snoring inhibits the amount and quality of sleep you are getting, laser-assisted uvuloplasty (LAUP) may be an effective option. Laser-assisted uvuloplasty is a surgical procedure that removes the uvula and surrounding tissue to open the airway in the space behind the palate, relieving snoring as a result. It can also be used to treat sleep apnea, a condition that causes periodic lapses in breathing during sleep. The procedure involves using a laser to cut away sections of the uvula and surrounding tissues to open up the airway. LAUP is performed under local anesthesia as an outpatient procedure.
Otoplasty – Cosmetic Ear Surgery
Otoplasty, or cosmetic ear surgery, is a procedure that can reduce ear protrusion and/or alter the shape of the ears. Through a few small incisions along the edge of or behind the ear, Dr. Bittar removes excess tissue and cartilage to modify the structure of the ears. Using this technique, he can create a more appropriate ear shape or make the ears lay more flatly against the head, or both.
Contact Beau Visage Center today to schedule your consultation with Dr. Bittar for cosmetic surgery.
Lip Augmentation
Lip augmentation procedures involve injecting or implanting materials into the lips to increase fullness and reduce fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth. Using a variety of fillers, including restylane, or fatty tissue injections, Dr. Bittar can produce a fuller mouth. Since both collagen and fat will eventually be absorbed into the body, additional injections may be needed to keep lips plump. For more permanent results, natural or synthetic implants can be inserted through incisions in the corners of the mouth.
Brow Lift
This procedure improves the sagging, furrowed look of wrinkles across the forehead and drooping upper eyebrows often caused by facial expressions and the environment. To perform a brow lift, Dr. Bittar makes a continuous incision around the patient’s scalp or hairline and removes segments of muscle and skin. This can eliminate the “angry” appearance of lines and deep wrinkles, producing an uplifted brow line. An endoscopic procedure with several smaller incisions is another option, which can reduce the risk of scarring and preserve scalp sensation. Brow lift surgery is often performed in conjunction with a facelift, improving the overall youthfulness of the face.
Surgical Skin Rejuvenation Treatments
Laser Skin Resurfacing
Dr. Bittar uses the Luxar NovaPulse® CO2 laser for cosmetic skin resurfacing, which can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, age spots, and acne scarring. The laser beam removes the outer layers of the skin, and the subsequent healing process results in a firmer, smoother appearance. Unlike surgical facelifts, cosmetic skin resurfacing is performed in Dr. Bittar’s office using a topical anesthetic without the use of scalpels or stitches. A reduction in wrinkles is usually immediately noticeable. The treated area may appear red for some time following the procedure, and the patient will need to avoid sunlight. Healing time varies, but patients are usually able to return to work within a few days. The best candidates for this procedure are individuals with lighter skin tones.
Scar Revision
Dr. Bittar can use a variety of surgical and non-surgical techniques, including photo rejuvenation, z-plasty, deep peels, and laser skin resurfacing techniques, to improve the appearance of scars. Whether patients suffer from acne scarring, surgical scars, or any other type of protruding or depressed scar, Dr. Bittar has a solution that will reduce the intensity of the scar and, in some cases, cause the scar to disappear entirely. The type of treatment, number of treatments and results that can be expected will be discussed once Dr. Bittar has examined the scar. If you would like to minimize the appearance of a scar or multiple scars, contact our office today to schedule your consultation with Dr. Bittar.
Contact Beau Visage Center today for further information about surgical skin rejuvenation or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Bittar. We also invite you to learn more about the non-surgical skin treatment options that are offered at our practice.