Following is a brief overview of the procedures we perform at Birmingham Cosmetic Surgery. Please click on the links below for more detailed information and call us to schedule your complimentary consultation.

FACIAL ENHANCEMENT

Chin Augmentation
Chin augmentation is done to enhance a person’s profile for a more proportional look. The surgeon selects the appropriate sized implant and places it under the skin.

Ear Surgery
Ear surgery or Otoplasty, is done to reduce the size or set the ears back closer to the head. Cartilage is removed or reshaped as necessary for the anticipated aesthetic improvement.

Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid surgery involves removing excess fat, skin and muscle to reverse drooping upper lids and bags underneath the eyes. This procedure can take years off your appearance and give you a more alert, well-rested look.

Facelift
A facelift is one way to reverse the effects of time. During the procedure, the facial muscles are tightened, excess fat is removed and the facial skin is readjusted.

Forehead Lift
A forehead lift reduces frown lines, smoothes out the forehead and helps to raise the upper eyelids.

Neck Lift
Incisions are hidden under the chin and around the ears. Excess skin and fat are removed and the platysma muscle of the neck is repaired.

Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Cosmetic surgery of the nose can enhance your appearance by creating a more natural-looking nose that is in balance with your other facial features. Rhinoplasty involves reshaping the nose by sculpting the bone and cartilage to the desired shape and size.

BODY CONTOURING & RESHAPING

Arm Lift
An arm lift is performed to eliminate excess, hanging skin from the back of the arms. An incision is made along the inside of the upper arm and the excess skin is removed.

Liposuction
Liposuction removes excess fat in a particular body area. Several tiny incisions are made in the areas that need treatment and the excess fat is removed. Common areas of treatment are thighs, hips, back, abdomen and chin, although other areas can be treated.

Thigh Lift
A thigh lift is performed to remove excess skin and improve the appearance of the thighs.

Tummy Tuck
With a tummy tuck, or Abdominoplasty, an incision is made from the hipbone to hipbone, just above the pubic area. A second incision is made around the navel. Excess fat and skin are removed and the abdominal muscles are tightened. The skin is then pulled down and stitched together.

BREAST ENHANCEMENT

Breast Implants
Breast implants provide larger, firmer, shapelier breasts. The implants are placed underneath the breast tissue or under the chest wall muscle. Options for incision placement are in the fold of the breast, the armpit and around the nipple.

Breast Lift
The gradual loss of skin elasticity causes the breasts to droop and lose their shape. The goal of a breast lift is to reposition the nipple to the appropriate location and to reshape the sagging breasts.

Breast Reduction
Overly large breasts can be reduced in size and reshaped to improve their appearance. Excess glandular tissue, fat and skin are removed to reduce the size of the breast. The nipple is then adjusted to a new position appropriate for the new size.

COSMETIC PROCEDURES AND SKIN TREATMENTS

Botox® Injections
For a smoother appearance, Botox® works to control muscle contractions underneath the skin. When the muscle can no longer contract, it cannot cause the bunching of skin that forms the crease or furrow. The ideal areas to treat are the forehead, crows feet and between the eyebrows.

Chemical Peels
We offer two types of facial peels to improve the appearance of wrinkles, pigmentation and to promote smoother skin. Treated areas become dark in color and eventually peel and flake, revealing healthier skin.

CoolTouch® Skin Rejuvenation
This type of skin treatment uses non-invasive laser technology to promote smoother skin and diminish the signs of aging. Laser therapy is applied in multiple gentle pulses over the desired area of treatment. As the damaged tissues are healing, new collagen is formed and the fine lines and deep wrinkles are filled from the inside out.

Laser Tattoo Removal
Our Medlite laser can significantly lighten or remove a wide variety of tattoo inks with a very low risk of scarring.

PhotoFacial
PhotoFacial uses Intense Pulse Light (IPL) treatment to improve various skin conditions such as Rosacea, flushing, sun damaged skin and age spots. Multiple gentle pulses of intense light are delivered to the area in need of treatment.

Restylane
Restylane is a natural, cosmetic filler that adds volume and fullness to fill in facial wrinkles and folds.

Radiesse
Radiesse has been used for decades in various surgical fields and is now approved for use as an alternative soft tissue filler for facial wrinkles and folds.

VEIN THERAPY

Spider Vein Treatment
The treatment of choice for spider veins is sclerotherapy. This technique involves the injection of a mild chemical solution into the diseased veins. The treated vein disappears as it is gradually absorbed by the body. Laser therapy is another option for treatment for those not responsive to sclerotherapy.

Varicose Vein Treatment
There are many treatment options available for varicose veins. From the use of compression hosiery to minor medical treatments such as sclerotherapy or Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT) to even more invasive procedures such as Ambulatory Phlebectomy and the least desirable option of Vein Stripping Surgery.