Cat Eye Lift Surgery FAQs
(Part 2)

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Answers to Cat Eye Surgery Frequently Asked Questions (Part 2)

‘Cat eye’ or ‘fox eye’ surgery is rapidly becoming one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures in the Birmingham and West Bloomfield, Mi area.

In this two-part article Dr. Ali answers patients’ most Frequently Asked Questions about cat eye surgery. Let us answer you questions below, and then come in for cat eye lift surgery consultation to see if canthoplasty surgery is right for your cosmetic goals.

CLICK HERE FOR PART 1 OF CAT EYE SURGERY FAQs

What Makes Cat Eye Surgery ‘Good’?

In Part 1 of this article, we discussed what makes a good plastic surgeon. Now let’s look at what makes cat eye surgery good, beautiful, and successful.

The human eye can detect difference of as little as 0.1mm (about 0.004 of an inch). So even the subtlest difference in a person’s features can have a huge impact on their appearance. That is why extreme precision is required to elongate and lift the eye to produce a more attractive, almond shaped, cat-like eye shape.

Even tenths of a mm difference in positioning can make eyes look asymmetrical, uneven, or too high. So, accuracy and an artistic eye is essential in your plastic surgeon. Additionally, the almond shaped eye must be harmonious with the angle of the brow and the rest of face to look beautiful and natural.

Finally, minimizing any visible scarring is essential. Any time there is an incision there will be a scar. So the secret is to select a plastic surgeon who uses the smallest incisions possible, while also skillfully positioning them inside of the eyelids or creases so that they will not be visible.

How Can I Know What Cat Eye Surgery Will Look Like on My Face?

With many plastic surgeons, you cannot see your anticipated results before surgery.

However, Dr. Ali is among the first and only aesthetic practices in the Birmingham and West Bloomfield area to offer state-of-the-art Vectra 3D imaging. This revolutionary computerized imaging system provides a three-dimensional digital picture of the patient’s face from every angle – so that Dr. Ali can show you the expected outcomes of your surgery before you undergo canthoplasty.

What is Recovery / Downtime Like After Cat Eye Lift Surgery?

Cat eye surgery patients almost always go home the same day. And recovery time for canthoplasty is minimal, especially compared to many other facial surgeries.

Patients can expect mild to moderate pain for just a day or two. Usually, OTC pain relievers are sufficient to manage the discomfort – but Dr. Ali can give you something stronger of you like.  Patients need to wear a dressing to protect the eye for about a week – which may cause some limited vision for the first week. At your follow up appointment, the bandages will be removed, as well as the tiny sutures (stitches).

Some minor but visible swelling and bruising can last up to two weeks. And full recovery from lateral canthoplasty only takes a few weeks in most cases.

Is Cat Eye Surgery Dangerous?

When performed by a skilled and experienced board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Ali, canthoplasty surgery has extremely low risk of complications. AS with any surgery there is always the risk of bleeding or infection if the patient does follow proper aftercare instructions. So, it is important to carefully follow the directions you are given to take home with you.

What’s the difference Between Cat Eye Surgery (Canthoplasty) and Cat Eye Thread Lifts?

Thread lift is a procedure in which barbed threads are inserted beneath the surface of the skin via needle. The threads are then pulled up to lift surrounding tissue. While thread lifts are non-surgical and less expensive than surgery, cat-eye thread lifts have several disadvantages over actual canthoplasty surgery.

To begin with, thread lift results typically only last a few months, at best. So, patients must return two or three times a year to maintain results.

Worse, however, is the fact that thread lifts around the eyes can be extremely unnatural results – with tethering and puckering of the skin.  Most patients are extremely dissatisfied with the longevity of thread lifts, and disappointed with the appearance of the skin.

Dr. Ali chooses NOT to perform thread lifts for these reasons. He only offers lateral (temporal) canthoplasty to enhance eye shape – as well as upper and lower blepharoplasty to rejuvenate the area around the eyes.

Is Cat Eye Surgery “Worth It”?

Don’t just take our word for it! 94% of RealSelf users report that cat eye lift surgery is WORTH IT. But, of course, you must decide for yourself.

Schedule a cat eye lift consultation at AMAE Plastic Surgery with Dr. Ali, and he will show you the beautiful results you can expect with 3-D Vectra Imaging.

Cat Eye Lift Surgery | Birmingham, MI

Dr. Ali is a renowned Birmingham, MI board-certified facial plastic surgeon who has performed thousands of eye surgeries. While traditional blepharoplasty (eye lid lift surgery) is more common among older patients, more and more younger women in the Birmingham, MI area are turning to cat eye lift surgery (lateral canthoplasty) to get stunning almond eyes just like today’s models and celebrities.

Birmingham, MI board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali combines his artistic abilities with the most advanced surgical techniques and years of experience to acheive truly spectacular results. If you are considering a cat eye lift procedure, call and schedule a canthoplasty consultation with Dr. Ali today.

Cat Eye Lift Surgery | Birmingham, MI: 248-335-7200

Cat Eye Lift Surgery FAQs
(Part 1)

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Answers to Cat Eye Lift Surgery Frequently Asked Questions (Part 1)

Cat eye surgery – sometimes called a fox eye lift – is quickly becoming one of the most popular plastic surgery requests Dr. Ali receives from patients across the entire Detroit area.

The cat eye look has been prized for thousands of years – even as far back as ancient Egypt. Cleopatra’s dramatic cat eye was achieved using kohl, as far back as 50 BC. And who can forget Marilyn Monroe’s and Bridget Bardot’s classic cat eye makeup in the 1960s? Of course, back then, the only way to achieve a cat eye look was with strategically placed eyeliner.

Today, however, the fox eye look can be made permanent with cat eye lift surgery (canthoplasty). Popularized by many young models, singers, and influencers, cat eye surgery is one of today’s most fashionable cosmetic surgery procedures. Allegedly Bella Hadid, Ariana Grande and Kendal Jenner have all gotten their beautiful almond cat eyes not from genetics but from canthoplasty surgery.

Now, the same celebrity cat lift eye surgery is being performed in the Detroit area by renowned board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali. In this two-part article Dr. Ali answers his Detroit area patients’ most Frequently Asked Questions about cat eye surgery.

What is Cat Surgery?

Cat eye (or fox eye) surgery is a specific type of eyelid lift medically known as ‘canthoplasty’ performed by a plastic surgeon. Canthoplasty tightens and elongates the eye horizontally, slightly lifting the out corners of the eye, by surgically altering the ‘lateral canthus’ (the corner where the eyelids meet).

Canthoplasty lifts and repositions the canthus (outer corner of the eye) to literally change the shape of the eye – giving it a more upwardly angled, almond shape.

Who is a Good Candidate for Cat Eye Surgery?

Originally, canthoplasty surgery was typically used to correct the eyes of patients over 50 that were drooping at the corners due to age. It was often done in combination with blepharoplasty which removes excess skin, fat, and bags around the eyes.

However, when used to create cat eyes, canthoplasty is now most commonly performed on women younger than fifty – in their 20s, 30s and 40s – for cosmetic rather than anti-aging purposes.

Because this surgery only requires extremely small incisions and has a relatively fast recovery period, most adult women of any age who are in good health can safely undergo this plastic surgery. Women with scarring disorders, eye conditions, underlying medical conditions should discuss their situation with Dr. Ali before opting for cat eye surgery.

Is Cat Eye Surgery Permanent?

Yes and no. Canthoplasty is a permanent surgery, in that it literally changes the shape and position of the eyes. However, it must be kept in mind that even plastic surgery cannot stop time completely. After cat eye surgery one’s skin will continue to age.

Every person ages differently, and there are a number of personal factors that will affect the lifespan of any cosmetic surgery. Some factors are beyond one’s control. The patient’s hereditary aging process and skin laxity, as well as gravity, will continue to take its toll on any person’s skin.

However, making good lifestyle choices will extend the lifespan of any plastic surgery results. Good nutrition and ongoing proper skin care can extend the longevity of cat eye lift surgery. While, smoking, and UV sun exposure can cause skin to lose tightness and tone prematurely.

How Do I Select a Plastic Surgeon for Cat Eye Lift Surgery?

While eye lift surgery is minimally invasive, it is by no means a ‘simple’ or ‘routine’ surgery. Because canthoplasty is permanent – and because you are dealing with your eyes and your facial appearance – you should only trust your cat eye surgery to a highly skilled board-certified plastic surgeon.

Dr. Ali is one of the few skilled and experienced board-certified plastic surgeons in the Detroit are who offer celebrity quality cat eye lift surgery. Dr. Ali has performed hundreds of eye lift surgeries on patients of all ages and ethnicities with exceptional results.

Dr. Ali is board certified in plastic surgery, a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons. He has performed more than 8,000 cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries. He has been awarded “Top Doc” by Hour Detroit Magazine multiple years in a row. He is also a “RealSelf” Top Doc, and has a perfect 5 star rating from his patients on Yelp!, Google and Facebook.

Do not trust your eyes to anyone less qualified!

CLICK HERE FOR PART 2 OF CAT EYE SURGERY FAQs

Cat Eye Lift Surgery | Detroit Area

Dr. Ali is a renowned Detroit area board-certified facial plastic surgeon who has performed thousands of cosmetic eye surgeries. While traditional blepharoplasty (eye lid lift) is more common among older patients, more and more younger women in the Birmingham, MI area are turning to cat eye lift surgery (lateral canthoplasty) to get stunning almond eyes like celebrities.

Detroit area board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali combines his artistic eye with state-of-the-art surgical techniques and years of experience for truly spectacular results. If you are considering a cat eye lift procedure, call and schedule a canthoplasty consultation with Dr. Ali today.

Cat Eye Lift Surgery | Detroit Area: 248-335-7200

How to Get the Best Results from Plastic Surgery

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7 Tips for Getting the Best Results from Your Plastic Surgery

Americans spent over $9 billion on plastic surgery in 2020, according to The Aesthetic Society, even with an eight-week elective surgery shutdown due to COVID-19. And in 2021 patients spent even more on cosmetic surgery, with 2022 on track to exceed last year.

There are many reasons that plastic surgery is more popular than ever. To begin with, improved cosmetic technologies have made surgical recovery times faster and downtimes after surgery shorter.  And, new procedures are also not only safer, but they also deliver more “natural” looking results – so no one suspects patients have “had work done.”

Additionally, now that so many people in the U.S. are able to work from home, Americans don’t have to worry about taking time off from work while they wait for bruises and swelling to subside. So, it’s the perfect time to finally get that plastic surgery procedure that they have always wanted.

If you have been considering plastic surgery, now may just be the right time for you. In this article renowned, board-certified Birmingham, MI plastic surgeon Dr. Ali shares some considerations to keep in mind so that you get the best possible results from your plastic surgery.

#1. Combining Plastic Surgery Procedures

In the past, people often opted for on plastic surgery at a time. For example, first getting breast implants and then later scheduling a tummy tuck.

But for the most immediate and cost-effective results, many patients now scheduling multiple procedures at the same time. To begin with, this minimizes downtime, since you are recovering from all procedures at once.

It also cuts down on surgical and anesthesiology fees – which can be a substantial savings – because you are not having to pay for multiple surgical facilities or anesthesiologists.

During your plastic surgery consultation with Dr. Ali in his Birmingham, MI office, you can discuss everything you want to change about your appearance, and he can put a personalized treatment plan in place that may include multiple procedures performed at one time.

#2. Stay Local for Plastic Surgery

For a while ‘medical tourism’ was booming – with patients traveling to foreign countries in search of cheaper plastic surgeries. However, it soon became apparent that plastic surgery is like everything else – and you get what you pay for.

Many patients who sought overseas plastic surgery ended up with life-threatening infections, seriously disfigured or even dead. Additionally, when surgery is performed overseas it makes proper follow-up care almost impossible. While surgery in the US may be more expensive than going to Thailand or Mexico, you simply can’t put a price tag on the pain and suffering from a poor surgical outcome.

#3. Retain Your Individuality with Plastic Surgery

In past decades, many plastic surgeons would give every patient the same look with same changes and same surgical procedures. If you look at rhinoplasty (“nose job”) patients from past decades you will notice that almost every woman’s nose was altered to achieve the Caucasian ‘ideal’ of a tiny, narrow upturned nose.

Today, a skilled plastic surgeon will help a woman or man look like a more beautiful version of themselves, with natural enhancements. A patient’s features should match the rest of their face and complement their unique, individual proportions.

#4. Respect Your Ethnicity with Plastic Surgery

Speaking of retaining your individuality, the mindset in plastic surgery has thankfully shifted to recognizing and respecting the beauty of different ethnicities.

Latin, African, Asian, and Middle Eastern features obviously have hereditary differences in scale, shape, proportion and and projection that should be carefully taken into consideration when undergoing plastic surgery.

Previously, sadly, a ‘white ideal’ permeated plastic surgery and many plastic surgeons gave people of color Caucasian features that looked unnatural, incongruous, or diminished their cultural heritage.

It is important for patients to select a board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Ali in Birmingham, MI who has performed plastic surgery on people of all ethnicities – with expertise in understanding and respecting genetic differences and unique cultural ideals of beauty.

#5. Don’t Wait Too Long to Get Plastic Surgery

When it comes to any medical treatment – including plastic surgery – “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” In other words, getting minimal treatments in the earlier years of life can reduces the work that needs to be done down the road as the patient ages.

A small investment now in more minimally invasive plastic surgery procedures can help save time and money in the future by delaying or even preventing the need for major plastic surgery treatments when they are older.

#6. See What You Will Look Like Before Plastic Surgery

With many plastic surgeons, you cannot see your anticipated results before surgery.

However, Dr. Ali is among the first and only aesthetic practices in the Birmingham, MI area to offer state-of-the-art Vectra 3D Imaging. This revolutionary digital imaging system provides a three-dimensional computer generated picture of the patient’s face from every angle – so that Dr. Ali can show you the expected outcomes of your surgery before you undergo plastic surgery.

Pre-surgery 3D imaging takes the guesswork out of plastic surgery – and let’s you know exactly what you can expect – so you can choose the plastic surgery procedures that are right for you.

#7. Go to a Skilled, Experienced, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Ali is board-certified Birmingham, MI plastic surgeon, and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons. He has performed more than 8,000 cosmetic and cosmetic surgeries. Dr. Ali has been awarded “Top Doc” by Hour Detroit Magazine multiple years in a row. He is also a “RealSelf” Top Doc, and has a perfect 5 star rating from his patients on Yelp!, Google and Facebook.

In addition to performing thousands of breast enhancements, tummy tucks, liposuctions, facelifts, rhinoplasties, butt lifts and arm lifts, Dr. Ali travels worldwide on humanitarian missions every year to provide free plastic surgery to underprivileged areas across the globe.

Do not trust your face or body to anyone who is not a skilled, experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon. “Botched” results can not only disfigure you for life, but can cause life-threating or even fatal complications, and cost you thousands more is revision or repair surgery. But in the hands of a renowned plastic surgeon like Dr. Ali you can be assured beautiful results, and a safe and speedy recovery.

Best Plastic Surgery | Birmingham, MI

The best plastic surgery results possible are only attained in the skilled hands of an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Ali in Birmingham, MI. Whether you would like to remove fat, change your body proportions, tighten skin, or look younger or more attractive, plastic surgery can help you.

Schedule a consultation at AMAE Plastic Surgery in Birmingham, MI today, and learn more about the many plastic surgery procedures Dr. Ali offers to help you love the way you look – and feel confident and beautiful in your own skin!

Best Plastic Surgery | Birmingham, MI: 248-335-7200

Top 6 Reasons to Consider Plastic Surgery

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The Top Six Reasons People Get Plastic Surgery

Decades ago, there was indeed a “stigma” against plastic surgery. As recently as a few decades ago, only the rich and famous would consider cosmetic surgery procedures. And even then, these celebrities kept any “work” they had done a well-kept secret.

Now, thanks in large part to social media, many celebrities as well as everyday people are very open about undergoing cosmetic surgery. Khloe Kardashian openly discusses her nose job, Dolly Parton is proud as can be of her breast augmentation, and beautiful Jane Fonda has had facial skin tightening plastic surgery. Iggy Azalea has also had breast implants as well as rhinoplasty surgery, and Cardi B often discusses her butt enhancement.

There are also many other reasons that plastic surgery is more popular than ever. Advancements in cosmetic technologies have made surgical recovery times faster and downtime after plastic surgery much shorter.  Additionally, now that so many people are able to work from home, they don’t have to worry about taking time off from work while they wait for bruises and swelling to subside. And, new plastic surgery procedures are not only safer, but they also deliver more “natural” looking results than in decades past.

Have you been considering plastic surgery? In this article renowned, board-certified Birmingham, MI plastic surgeon Dr. Ali shares six spectacular things plastic surgery can do for you!

#1. Plastic Surgery for Fat Removal

Want to slim down and get rid of those stubborn inches that won’t respond to diet and exercise? Or do you desire a more drastic change in your appearance by eliminating an oversized gut, saddlebags or ‘man breasts’? Minimally invasive liposuction can help with fat removal and body contouring.

Liposuction literally sucks fat cells out of unwanted areas. And, because the body cannot make new fat cells, once the unwanted fat cells are removed, they will never return in that area.

#2. Plastic Surgery for Anti-Aging

The signs of aging are typically the most noticeable on one’s face, which is why many plastic surgery treatments focus on reversing the signs of facial aging. Sagging skin, jowls, facial lines and wrinkles are all a ‘normal’ part of getting older. But anti-aging plastic surgery treatments help to lift sagging skin, reduce the appearance of wrinkles, eliminate jowls, and open up drooping eyelids.

Facelift and mini-facelift surgery, neck lift surgery, blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) and other plastic surgery procedures can turn back the clock for a dramatically younger appearance.

#3. Plastic Surgery to Change Facial Features

When one looks at movie stars and other  A -listers it’s easy to believe they were born beautiful! But that is often not the case. Carefully comparing celebrities younger photos with their appearance today reveals that many of them have had rhinoplasty (nose jobs),  jawline contouring or implants, rhinoplasty, cat-eye surgery and more!

Most people have facial or body features that they wish they could change, in order to feel more beautiful and confident in their own skin. Thanks to technological advancements in plastic surgery, everyday women and men can now get the same celebrity plastic surgery results as the rich and famous at AMAE in Birmingham, MI. Renowned Birmingham, MI plastic surgeon Dr. Ali can change the shape of your nose, lift your eyes, tighten your skin, contour your jawline and adjust other facial features to make you look like a more beautiful version of you!

#4. Plastic Surgery to Improve Body Proportions

Some people are born with the genetics that give them “ideal”, attractive body proportions. Beauty ideals vary from generation to generation and culture to culture. But, for women, a small waist, larger breasts, and a lifted, round buttocks is considered the paradigm of female beauty. For men, a toned, muscular chest descending into a “V” at the waist and hips is the general goal.

Not everyone strives to reach these beauty standards. But for many women and men, feeling too far removed from these criteria can take a toll on confidence and self-esteem. Thanks to modern plastic surgery techniques, women and men can achieve the proportions that will make them feel good about their bodies.

Instead of feeling unhappy about your body every time you look in the mirror, plastic surgery procedures such as liposuction, breast augmentation, tummy tucks, butt lifts, and even male breast reduction can give you the body proportions that will help you feel good about yourself.

#5. Plastic Surgery to Tighten Skin

Loose skin on the face can make a person look decades older than they feel. And sagging skin on the breast, belly, arms, or buttocks can make a woman or man feel unattractive or even embarrassed – especially at the beach, in the locker room, and during ‘intimate’ moments.

Many new, minimally invasive, non-surgical ski tightening treatments are available at AMAE Plastic Surgery in Birmingham, MI. These procedures include revolutionary Profound and Morpheus8 Radiofrequency skin tightening, as well as the C02RE fractional laser.

However, for the most dramatic skin tightening benefits – especially on skin that is extremely lax and distended – surgical skin tightening is the gold standard. Plastic skin tightening procedures include facelifts, tummy tucks, breast lifts, brachioplasty (arm lifts) and butt lifts. These procedures don’t just tighten the existing skin but involve surgically removing excess skin and suturing the remaining skin back together, so it is toned, tight and smooth.

#6. Revision & Reconstructive Plastic Surgery

Another important type of plastic surgery is revision and reconstruction surgery. This type of cosmetic surgery can repair damage caused by medical procedures and/or ‘fix’ old or improperly performed cosmetic procedures. Replacing old or improperly placed breast implants is an example of revision plastic surgery.  While repairing damage from breast cancer surgery or a ‘botched’ C-section are types of reconstruction surgery.

Not all plastic surgeons have the skill and experience to perform revision or reconstruction surgery. However, Dr. Ali in Birmingham, MI is renowned for his exceptional abilities in revising improperly performed surgeries as well as reconstructing parts of the human body that need repair.

Top Plastic Surgery | Birmingham, MI

The plastic surgery possibilities are almost endless in the hands of a skilled and trained, board certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Ali in Birmingham, MI.

Whether you would like to remove fat, change your body proportions, tighten skin, or look younger or more attractive, plastic surgery can help you.

Schedule a consultation at AMAE Plastic Surgery in Birmingham, MI today, and learn more about the many plastic surgery procedures Dr. Ali offers to help you love the way you look and feel confident in your own skin.

Top Plastic Surgery | Birmingham, MI: 248-335-7200

Adult Otoplasty Ear Pinning Surgery Is On the Rise

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Love Your Ears with Otoplasty Ear Pinning Surgery

Otoplasty surgery is performed to change the shape, position, protrusion or size of the ears. The most common type of otoplasty surgery is “ear pinning surgery” to correct ears that protrude excessively.

Many famous and attractive people have protruding ears and choose to do nothing about it. President Barack Obama comes to mind as an example of a handsome, confident, and obviously successful man with ears that protrude “more than normal.” Actors Will Smith and Kristen Steward also have protruding ears, as do athletes Michael Phelps and Deion Sanders.

However, if you are dissatisfied with the size, shape, or protrusion of your ears otoplasty can help you become more comfortable with your appearance. Birmingham, MI board-certified plastic surgeon has performed hundreds of otoplasty surgeries. In this article, we discuss what you need to know when considering ear plastic surgery.

Who Gets Otoplasty Surgery?

Ear pinning plastic surgery is the most common type of otoplasty surgery. However, individuals with deformities of the ear due to a birth defect or an accident or injury also may undergo otoplasty to repair the exterior of the ear.

Traditionally otoplasty has been most often performed on children – from age 6 to middle school age – once their ears become fully formed. Otoplasty for ear pinning and other ear defects can help children avoid bullying and feel more self-confident.

However, adults can also choose to have otoplasty surgery if they are bothered by how far their ears stick out from their head – or if their ear or ears are misshapen due to an injury or congenital defect.

Adult Otoplasty Ear Pinning Surgery on the Rise

In the past few years, adult otoplasty ear pinning surgery has grown in popularity. While one would expect plastic surgery procedures to decline during the pandemic, the opposite is true.

Covid-19 face masks may be one reason that there has been a sharp increase in adult otoplasty surgery since the pandemic. Face masks awkwardly tug and pull on even the smallest of ears. So, people with distended ears may be even more aware and bothered by how much their ears protrude when constantly looping masks around them.

Additionally, the up-close-and-personal focus on one’s face during Zoom calls, virtual meetings, and FaceTime because of social distancing may also contribute to the rise in adult otoplasty patients in 2021 and 2022.

What To Expect During Otoplasty Surgery

Otoplasty is a fairly routine surgical procedure. Typically, otoplasty can be done with local anesthesia and “twilight” sedation that puts the patient in a light sleep without knocking them out. In cases requiring more extensive reconstruction of the ear, otoplasty may be performed under general anesthesia.

The otoplasty surgical technique that is used will depend upon what kind of correction is needed. Birmingham, MI board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali has performed hundreds of otoplasty surgeries on children and adults. He will explain the procedure that is best for you, including the location of the incisions, etc.

After making the necessary incisions, excess cartilage or skin may be removed. The cartilage is then repositioned into the proper place and secured with internal stitches. Additional external stitches will then be used to close the incisions.

Otoplasty surgery typically only takes about two hours and patients go home the same day. They will need someone to drive them home as they will be groggy from the anesthetic.

Recovery After Otoplasty Surgery

After otoplasty surgery the ears will be covered in bandages to provide both protection and support for the new positioning. Patients will typically feel some discomfort and itching for a few days, but pain medication will be prescribed to ensure patient comfort.

Otoplasty patients need to keep pressure off of the ears, including avoiding sleeping on one’s side. Do not to rub the incision – and wear button-down shirts or pajamas to avoid tugging on the ears with the collar of a pullover shirt.

At a follow up appointment a few days after otoplasty surgery, the bandages will be removed. The ears may still be swollen and red, which is perfectly normal. Patients may be given a loose headband that covers the ears to wear at night for a few weeks, to help prevent pulling the ears forward when rolling over in bed.

Some stitches will dissolve on their own, while others may need to be removed in the doctor’s office. Our Birmingham, MI plastic surgery staff will provide you with instructions on when you may resume regular daily activities, such as bathing and physical activity.

Otoplasty “Ear Pinning” Surgery | Birmingham, MI

If you are dissatisfied with the appearance of your ears – or you are the parent of child with protruding or misshapen ears – schedule a consultation with Dr. Ali at AMAE Plastic Surgery in Birmingham, MI today.

Whether you are six or sixty, otoplasty surgery can “pin” your ears more closely to your head and/or repair other cosmetic issues, so you love the way look!

Otoplasty “Ear Pinning” Surgery | Birmingham, MI: 248-335-7200

Six Surprising Plastic Surgery Trends in 2022

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The Biggest Plastic Surgery Trends of 2022

It’s hard to believe June is already here and 2022 is almost half over. And as we adjust to the “new normal” – with COVID stubbornly refusing to go away – everyday life has changed in many ways. And one of the many areas where things have changed is the field of plastic surgery.

COVID changed everything and plastic surgery is no exception. In this article the plastic surgery experts at AMAE in Birmingham, MI review the six surprising plastic surgery trends taking shape in 2022.

#1. Plastic Surgery Procedures are on the Rise

You might guess that the number of plastic surgery procedures being performed declined due to the pandemic. But you would be incorrect!

Many patients who had been considering plastic surgery for a while actually used lockdown as an opportunity to undergo cosmetic procedures. Working remotely from home made it easier for patients to recover from plastic surgery – without having to worry about returning to the office with bruising or incisions.

In our previous article we discussed how many celebrities used their time out of the spotlight during production shutdowns to undergo face lifts and other cosmetic surgeries without anyone knowing they had had work done.

#2. Facial Plastic Surgery is Taking the Top Spot

For many years breast augmentation was the most performed plastic surgery. According to data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, during the pandemic in both 2020 and 2021 three of the top five most performed plastic surgery procedures were on the face: rhinoplasty, eyelid surgeries, and face-lifts.

Plastic surgeons suspect that the increase in Zoom meetings and Face Time while social distancing has made people much more conscious of the appearance of their face.

 #3. Body-Contouring Plastic Surgery Is Also Surging

Most people have found themselves more than a few pounds heavier during the past two years. So, it’s no surprise that liposuction surgery and other body-contouring procedures like CoolSculpting are also on the rise.

According to a clinical research study conducted by the Journal of the American Medical Association and the University of California San Francisco, Americans gained on average two pounds per week during the most intense four-month period of lockdown (April 1, 2020 through June 1, 2020). That adds up to 24 pounds per person!

But as people have now started to transition from forgiving sweat pants to so-called “hard pants” people are realizing that it’s time to do something about those extra inches.

#4. Adult Ear Pinning Surgery Is on the Rise

Otoplasty – also called ear pinning surgery – has also increased. Ear pinning plastic surgery has traditionally been performed on middle school-aged children, once their ears become fully formed.

But post-pandemic there has been a sharp increase in otoplasty surgery in adults. It is suspected that awkward masks pulling on the ears may have made people with distended ears even more aware of how much their ears protrude.

And the focus on one’s appearance during Zoom calls and virtual meetings may also contribute to the rise in adult otoplasty patients in 2021 and 2022.

#5. More Men Are Getting Plastic Surgery

As plastic surgery continues to become less stigmatized and more publicly discussed – thanks in part to social media – more men are having cometic work done.

While women continue to comprise the majority of plastic surgery patients, cosmetic surgery is slowly but steadily becoming more balanced between the genders.

The top cosmetic procedures for male patients are rhinoplasty or “nose job” surgery, neurotoxins including Botox, and blepharoplasty eyelid surgery. Surgical gynecomastia correction, the reduction of breast tissue in males, has also grown in popularity in recent years.

#6. Plastic Surgery “Bundling” is On Trend in 2022

Traditionally, most plastic surgery patients came in for a single surgical procedure. But a standout trend in 2022 is customized “bundling” of multiple plastic surgery procedures to accomplish a total rejuvenation all at one time.

Bundling plastic surgery procedures offers the advantage of patients only having to go under anesthesia once rather than multiple times. And surgery costs can be lower when procedures are combined – since the surgical center/ operating room and the anesthesiologist only have to be scheduled for a single session.

Plastic Surgery | Birmingham, MI

Plastic surgery is a very personal lifestyle choice. And, like everything else, the cosmetic surgery landscape has changed in many ways during the time of COVID.

If you are considering improving your appearance or fighting the signs of aging with plastic surgery, now is an excellent time to discuss your goals with Birmingham, MI board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali.

AMAE Plastic Surgery in Birmingham, MI also offers state-of-the-art Vectra 3D imaging so you can see a 3D computerized image of your expected plastic surgery outcomes before your cosmetic surgery or aesthetic procedure!

Plastic Surgery Consultation | Birmingham, MI: 248-335-7200

Canthoplasty Surgery – The Celebrity “Fox Eye Lift”

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Trending: “Fox Eye Lift” Surgery (Canthoplasty)

The fox eye is currently trending, with young female celebrities from Kendall Jenner to Bella Hadid, and Megan Fox hitting the red carpet with stunning almond-shaped eyes. And while “foxy eye” make-up tutorials abound on TikTok and other social media outlets, the truth is that winged cat-eye eyeliner can’t actually “lift” your eyes.

The big celebrity secret is that many A-List and influencer young women have actually undergone a minimally-invasive plastic surgery procedure called a “canthoplasty” to get that coveted upward slant at the corner of their eyes.

In this article renowned Birmingham, MI plastic surgeon Dr. M. Azhar Ali discusses canthoplasty (“fox eye lift”) surgery, so you can decide if it’s right for you!

What is fox eye lift surgery?

Fox eye surgery – medically called canthoplasty – is also known as cat-eye or almond-eye surgery. It is a precise but minimally invasive plastic surgery that lifts and repositions the corner of the eye (lateral canthus).

Fox eye surgery (canthoplasty) can correct drooping lower eyelids or reshape eyes that are more round into an uplifted, highly desirable almond shape.

Canthoplasty is a specific type of blepharoplasty – also known as an eyelid lift – that should only be performed by a skilled, experienced board-certified plastic surgeon.

Why do women get fox eye lift surgery?

While beauty ideals vary from culture to culture and decade to decade, “cat eyes” are one of those facial features that are universally considered beautiful. From the days of Cleopatra in ancient Egypt, to beautiful Josephine Baker in 1920s France, timeless 1950s beauty icon Marilyn Monroe, and today’s international runway models, women with almond shaped eyes have always been considered stunning.

Additionally, drooping eye corners can make a woman look older, tired, sad, or even angry or unpleasant. While uplifted eye corners impart youthfulness and glamour.

Cat eye eyeliner can help “fake” the general look of almond eyes – but obviously makeup can’t actually uplift the eyes. And as a woman get older, pulling off cat-eye make up becomes harder and harder, if not impossible.

But fox eye surgery (canthoplasty) permanently uplifts the corners of the eyes for a lovely, youthful almond shape.

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How is fox eye lift surgery (canthoplasty) performed?

A traditional upper eyelift surgery (blepharoplasty) removes excess skin and fat from the top eyelid. A blepharoplasty is helpful for mature eyelids that have started to droop or become hooded.

Canthoplasty is a technique similar to blepharoplasty (and is often done at the same time as blepharoplasty). During the fox eye lift, the plastic surgeon lifts the outer corners of the eye and makes a very small incisions on the outside corners to stretch them slightly and give them an almond shape. The skin is then sutured into place.

Fox eye lift canthoplasty surgery usually takes under two hours, and in some cases may be performed in-office under local anesthesia with twilight sedation. Patients feels zero pain and the twilight sedation puts them into a light sleep to help reduce their anxiety.

Recovery after fox eye lift surgery (canthoplasty)

Patients wake up quickly after twilight sedation but will need someone to drive them home as they may still be groggy, and their eyelids will be bandaged.  However, fox eye lift surgery offers a relatively fast and easy recovery, because the incisions are very small.

Mild pain typically only lasts about one day after canthoplasty surgery. But because the eye area is bandaged, vision will be somewhat limited for about a week after surgery. Patients should keep their heads elevated during the first week of recovery, as well as avoid exercise, strenuous activity and wearing makeup.

Minor tenderness, as well as some bruising and swelling, can take a week or two to subside. But patients generally resume normal activities after the bandages are removed at their follow up appointment in about a week.

How long does fox eye lift surgery last?

Unlike PDO thread lifts that typically only last for around three months, canthoplasty surgery is permanent.

This is a plastic surgery procedure that actually alters the shape of the eyes, so it is very important to choose a skilled and experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon for your fox eye lift!

Fox Eye Lift Surgery (Canthoplasty) | Birmingham, MI

Dr. Ali is a renowned Birmingham, MI board-certified facial plastic surgeon who has performed thousands of eye surgeries. While traditional blepharoplasty (eye lid lift) is more common among older patients, more and more younger women in the Birmingham, MI area are turning to fox eye lift surgery (canthoplasty) to get stunning almond eyes.

Birmingham, MI board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali combines his artistic eye with the latest surgical techniques and years of experience for truly spectacular results. If you are considering an eye lift procedure, call and schedule a plastic surgery consultation with Dr. Ali today.

Fox Eye Lift Surgery | Birmingham, MI: 248-335-7200

Fat Transfer for Natural Butt Lift & Breast Enhancement

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Liposuction with Fat Transfer for Butt Lift & Breast Enhancement

When liposuction is combined with fat transfer, patients can lose fat where they don’t want it – and add volume where they need it. Called “autologous fat transfer” Dr. Ali can slim the waist, hips, back, and thighs, while adding shape, lift and volume to other areas of the body – such as the breasts and buttocks.

By removing fat from one area of the body and transferring it to another, autologous fat transfer combines traditional liposuction with breast augmentation and buttocks lift using natural, minimally-invasive means.

In this article, renowned Troy, Mi area plastic surgeon Dr. Ali will discuss how Liposuction with Fat Transfer has revolutionized the way Butt Lifts and Breast Augmentation are naturally performed.

How Liposuction with Autologous Fat Transfer Works

The liposuction procedure removes the fat from the treatment area via gentle suction through small incisions, under local anesthetic. The removed, “living” fat cells are then purified and strategically injected into the breast, buttocks, or face to add volume to other areas of the body.

Once the fat has been carefully transplanted, it will remain in the treated area. When added to the breast or buttocks, the transferred fat cells provide the area with permanent volume, that is 100% natural.

Liposuction with autologous fat transfer can remove fat from virtually any part of the body. Areas commonly treated with the liposuction include the waist, flanks (love handles) and back. Liposuction can also be performed to treat ‘gynecomastia’ (fat deposits in the male breast area). Following their removal, the fat cells are then purified and injected into areas such as the breast augmentation or buttocks.

Autologous fat transfer is a fast, convenient way for patients to lose volume from one area of the body while increasing it in another. Since the procedure does not require general anesthesia or large incisions, patients are able to return to their daily routine within a few days – which is much faster than the recovery time for a surgical butt lift or breast enhancement.

Autologous Fat Transfer for Natural Non-Surgical Breast Augmentation

Board certified Troy, MI area plastic surgeon Dr. Ali uses liposuction with autologous fat transfer to provide patients with a minimally-invasive, non-surgical alternative to traditional breast implant surgery. By carefully transferring “living” fat cells from one area of the body into the breasts, Dr. Ali can increase breast volume without inserting a synthetic object into the body.

And, as an added bonus, Liposuction with Fat Transfer does not leave women with scars from their procedure, unlike breast implant surgery patients.

Autologous Fat Transfer for Natural-Non Surgical Butt Lift

Some women are born with a “flat butt”. For other women, age, gravity, and weight loss, can contribute to loss of volume experienced in the buttocks over time. Liposuction with autologous fat transfer is a 100% method of adding shape, lift and volume to the buttocks without surgery.  By transferring unwanted belly or back fat from another area of the body into the buttocks, board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali provides patients with beautiful results that are 100% natural.

Liposuction with Fat Transfer | Troy, MI Area

People often wish that they could wave a magic wand and move unwanted fat from one part of their body to another. Now, thanks to liposuction with autologous fat transfer, that dream can come true. Board certified Troy, MI area plastic surgeon Dr. Ali is one of only a few skilled plastic surgeons in the Detroit area to offer this amazing procedure.

For more information about how liposuction with autologous fat transfer can give you the body you’ve always wanted, , schedule a consultation with Dr. Ali today.

Fat Transfer for Butt Lift & Breast Enhancement | Troy, MI Area:  248-335-7200

3 Ways to Get Flat Abs (Without Working Out)

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Lipo, CoolSculpting & Tummy Tucks for Firm, Flat Abs (Without Working Out)!

Always wanted flat abs – but tired of endless dieting and exercise without results? Oakland County plastic surgeon Dr. Ali offers three different ways to lose the fat, and get tight trim abs. And with easy financing options, you can get started right away with no money down.

Are you frustrated with putting in the work and not seeing results?  You’re not alone. Every year the number one resolution in America is to diet and exercise. Yet every year the vast majority of people give up their plans to improve their bodies, because it’s just too hard to get results.

But in most cases the lack of progress you are seeing is not your fault! How and where your body deposits fat is largely hereditary. And once your body has developed fat cells they will never completely go away. Weight loss can cause the fat cells to get smaller. However, all the exercise and diet in the world cannot remove them.

That is why many people experience stubborn fat that they can’t get rid of no matter what they eat (or don’t eat!) and how much they work out. The good news is that Dr. Ali offers three techniques that can get rid of the persistent fat: CoolSculpting, Liposuction & Tummy Tucks.

#1. CoolSculpting for Flat Abs

CoolSculpting uses a handheld applicator to apply cold temperatures to unwanted fat. Mild suction pulls the fat bulges into the applicator, where the fat cells are “frozen” or “crystalized”. This literally “kills” the fat cells. Then your body naturally eliminates the dead fat cells over time.

Once the fat cells are gone, they are gone for good! They never come back. And this is something that all of the diet and exercise in the world cannot accomplish. And because CoolSculpting is non-invasive and non-surgical there is absolutely no downtime!

Spring is the perfect time to consider CoolSculpting – because your results will begin to be visible by the time swimsuit season starts to roll around. It takes a little time for the body to eliminate the dead fat cells, so CoolSculpting results start to be visible after 2 to 4 weeks. It takes about 2 months for dramatic results and about 3 months to deliver more complete results . . . just in time to be bathing-suit ready by June!

#2. Liposuction for Flat Abs

Dr. Ali is also one of the most talented liposuction surgeons in Oakland County. Liposuction is a minimally-invasive surgical technique that removes excess fat deposits located between the skin and muscle. With liposuction, Dr. Ali literally “sculpts” the body’s contours by “sucking out” the stubborn pockets of fat cells that are resistant to exercise and dieting.

Liposuction can remove fat on your abs and ‘love handles’, as well as the thighs, hips, arms and even your face and chin! And, just like CoolSculpting, the fat cells removed by liposuction are permanently gone and will never come back.

Tumescent liposuction is newer generation liposuction procedure, which uses a “micro-cannula” (tiny tube) to suck out the fat – resulting in significantly less swelling, less discomfort, and less “downtime” than older liposuction techniques.

Liposuction shows results faster than other body sculpting procedures, because the fat cells are immediately removed from the body. However, lipo does have a little more downtime than CoolSculpting (which has none).  As the swelling goes down after the first week or two results begin to be visible. And after 4 to 6 weeks, more complete liposuction results become visible.

Because the fat has been “sucked out” (and doesn’t have to be eliminated by the body) the results are immediate – though only visible post-swelling.

#3. Tummy Tuck for Flat Abs

Liposuction and CoolSculpting are ideal for removing excess fat – but they do not remove excess skin or repair sagging muscles. A tummy tuck is a surgical procedure that removes “flabby” loose skin, tightens and also tightens and/or repairs stretched-out, torn or splayed abdominal muscles.

A tummy tuck (also called abdominoplasty) is a much more invasive procedure than liposuction or CoolSculpting, and typically requires general anesthesia. An incision is made across the lower abdomen in order to remove excess skin and tighten the abdominal muscles. It is carefully placed within the ‘bikini line’ by Dr. Ali to make and scar the least visible as possible.

A tummy tuck does result in a longer recovery time and more intense discomfort than lipo or CoolSculpting. Most people should plan on a minimum of 10 to 14 days before returning to work, or normal activities. However, our Oakland County Tummy Tuck patients universally report that the amazing results of tummy tuck surgery are 100% worth the downtime and discomfort.

There are also a few variations to the tummy tuck procedure, depending on how much extra fat and loose skin you have to get rid of, and whether the abdominal muscles also need to be repaired. For example, a “mini” tummy tuck is less invasive and results in a much smaller scar than a “full” tummy tuck.

Oakland County CoolSculpting, Liposuction & Tummy Tuck Surgery

This year finally get the toned, trim abs you want once and for all, without crash diets and endless exercising.

Oakland County board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women and men lose inches and get the toned, trim abs they have always wanted with CoolSculpting, Liposuction, or a Tummy Tuck surgery. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Ali, and he will take the time to help you decide which procedure is right for you!

Get Flat Abs with CoolSculpting, Lipo or Tummy Tuck: 248-335-7200

Get Rid of Stubborn Back Fat with Liposuction

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Liposuction: The Best Way to Get Rid of Back Fat!

Spring has sprung and it’s almost summer in the Troy, Mi area. But post-pandemic, as we pull out our sundresses and bathing suits again, many of us are facing fat deposits in new places. Pandemic weight gain – sometimes called the “Quarantine 15” – is a very real phenomenon. And one place where fat often accumulates on a women’s body is the upper back area.

Why Back Fat is Hard to Get Rid of

Back fat – sometimes called “bra bulge” or “bra rolls” – are particularly difficult to get rid of. And when a woman’s body stores fat on the back, it typically does not respond to diet or exercise. This is because back fat is comprised of a layer of adipose tissue stored under the skin (subcutaneous fat) that is “hard fat”. This is very different – and harder to get rid of – than the “soft fat” (visceral fat) that occurs around the waist, belly and ‘love handles’.

To reduce visceral “soft” fat that has collected on the upper or lower back, the most effective treatment for its removal is typically liposuction.

Liposuction can permanently eliminate back rolls, bra bulges, and other fatty deposits on the back. Liposuction performed at our Troy, Mi area medical office can remove up to 11 pounds of fat from the body in a single session. Renowned Troy, Mi area plastic surgeon Dr. Ali can use liposuction to slim, smooth and sculpt the back into smooth, sexy proportions.

With back liposuction, sun dresses, tank tops, swim suits and even backless evening gowns will look amazing – giving you renewed self-esteem and confidence no matter what you are wearing.

Good Candidates for Back Fat Liposuction

Back liposuction is the preferred treatment for patients who have stubborn pockets of back fat that are not responding to diet or exercise. For many women, back fat deposits are hereditary. If your mom or sisters store fat on their back, it’s likely that you do too! For other women back fat has simply accumulated over the years with age, weight gain or inactivity.

Aging often causes back fat issues as a woman’s spine compresses over time. Women “shrink” about a quarter to a third of an inch every decade after age 40 – meaning most women will lose up to 2 inches by the age of 70. And as the back shortens, it can result in “rolls” of fat. Further, as the skin also becomes less elastic with age, these rolls become even more pronounced.

But whatever the cause of your back fat, liposuction can be the “miracle treatment” that finally gets rid of unattractive back fat once and for all. Back liposuction is an effective “inch loss” method that can take several inches of unwanted bulges off of the back and body! Most women will lose several pounds of fat with lipo. But keep in mind that back liposuction is an “inch loss” not a weight loss method. Lipo is also not safe or effective for obese people.

How Back Fat Liposuction is Performed

The back is one of the best parts of the body for liposuction, because there is generally less lose or excess skin on the back. The skin on the back is also less sensitive than in other body parts, so it can be more aggressively treated than more delicate body areas like the abdomen or thighs.

During back liposuction in our Troy, Mi area medical office, Dr. Ali gently inserts a very fine tube called a cannula through a tiny incision into the fat layer of the back. Typically, only local anesthetic is needed so patients do not need to be “knocked out”. And state-of-the-art tumescent liposuction technology means that smaller incisions are needed, so the tiny scars are barely visible and usually fade quickly – with less swelling, bruising and discomfort, and faster recovery than traditional types of lipo.

Dr. Ali is a skilled and experienced plastic surgeon who will ‘artistically’ remove and sculpt the fatty tissue in the back from multiple angles, to assure beautiful, proportionate, smooth, consistent, natural-looking results.

Advantages of Back Fat Liposuction

Because the human body can never produce new fat cells, once the back fat is removed during liposuction, the back cells can never come back. So – unlike the roller coaster of dieting and exercising – back fat removal using liposuction is permanent.

As an added bonus, during liposuction in our Troy, Mi area office, Dr. Ali can retrieve some of the removed back fat and use it to add volume to other parts of the face or body. This process is called autologous fat transfer.

The fat cells removed from the back via liposuction can be used add roundness, shape and volume to the buttocks or breasts. Autologous fat transfer can also be used to fill hollows, wrinkles and lines in the face. “Autologous fat injection” not only looks and feels more natural than synthetic fillers, it also lasts much longer.

Back Fat Liposuction | Troy, MI Area

Troy, Mi area plastic surgeon Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women and men get rid of back fat, as well as fat almost anywhere on the body. He will assess your body’s fat distribution, your skin’s elasticity, and the proportions of your body, to help you achieve your appearance goals.

Get rid of back fat – and look and feel better in your clothes and out of them – with liposuction!

Troy, MI Area Back Fat Liposuction: 248-335-7200