The first thing people notice about you is your face. Whether it is your eyes or your smile, you are constantly aware of the impression you make on other people. When wrinkles, sun spots and other evidence of aging become more noticeable, cosmetic plastic surgery may be the answer.

With cosmetic plastic surgery you can turn back the hands of time. Not only will you look and feel younger you will also feel more confident and vibrant.

Dr. DuBou is able to enhance or refine areas of the face and neck for both women and men using surgical procedures and chemical treatments.  Adjustments can also be made for congenital deformities (birth defects) and abnormalities resulting from accidents or diseases.

• Facelift

• Laser Skin Resurfacing

• Laser Scar Reduction

• Browlift

• Eyelid Surgery

• Nose Surgery

• Lip Enhancement

Facelift (Rhytidectomy)

Over time, the long-term effects of gravity, exposure to sun, dry air, and general stress takes its toll on an individual's face and neckline.  Jowls can develop under the jawline with folds and fat deposits.  Sometimes creases begin to form between the nose and the mouth.

A facelift can considerably reduce these signs of aging by removing excess fat, tightening the underlying muscles, and redraping the skin around the neck and face.  Facelifts can be done alone, or frequently performed in conjunction with another procedure such as a browlift, eyelid surgery, or nose reshaping.  If your problem areas are limited to the neck, a more conservative procedure, known as a "necklift" will be recommended.  In some cases, a facelift can reduce the outward signs of aging by ten or fifteen years.

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Laser Skin Resurfacing

Laser skin resurfacing, commonly called a laser peel, removes the outer, often damaged layer of skin for a smoother, younger look.  Laser resurfacing can reduce the appearance of sun damage, wrinkles, fine lines, uneven pigmentation and superficial scarring, usually on the face.  A carbon dioxide (CO2) laser beam of intense, precisely-focused light vaporizes the surface skin and reveals the undamaged layer beneath.  Procedure time varies depending on the size and severity of the area being treated and whether it is combined with other procedures such as a browlift or eyelid surgery for even more dramatic results.

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Laser Scar Reduction

Whether from surgery or an accident, scars are often considered unsightly interruptions to the natural beauty of the skin. They not only draw attention away from more attractive features, but can also sap the confidence and self-image of the bearer. With the advent of the carbon dioxide laser beam, there is now a non - surgical method for lessening the appearance of many scars. 

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Forehead Lift (Browlift)

A forehead lift or "browlift" is used to correct a drooping browline (eyebrow area) reducing the horizontal lines and furrows (worry lines) that often make a person appear angry, sad or tired.  The procedure creates a refreshed, youthful appearance to the forehead area above the eyes.

When performing a forehead lift procedure, muscles and tissue areas that droop or cause creases are removed or corrected to smooth the skin on the forehead to reduce frown lines and raise the eyebrows.  There are two surgical methods, and during your initial consultation the procedure that works best for you will be recommended.  The first is the most conventional method where a surgical incision is hidden just above the hairline.  Browlifts are also performed using an endoscope which enables the procedure to be performed with a minimal number of incisions.  While the traditional method can sometimes attain more lift, both methods create smoother, flatter skin on the forehead.

Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is designed to remove excess skin and fat from the upper and lower eyelids.  The procedure can correct drooping upper lids that tend to sag with time and the puffy bags below the eyes.  The procedure usually takes about 1 hour and can be performed in the office using local anesthesia.  Stitches can be removed after three or four days.  Blepharoplasty can be done as a single procedure, or in conjunction with other facial surgery such as a facelift or a browlift.

Surgery of the Nose (Rhinoplasty)

Surgery to reshape the nose, (rhinoplasty) is among the most common plastic surgery procedures.  This procedure can reduce or increase the size of the nose, remove an unwanted hump, change the shape of the tip or the bridge, narrow the width of the nostrils, or change the angle between the nose and the upper lip.  The procedure is also used to correct problems resulting from injury and can help relieve certain breathing difficulties.

Lip Enhancement

Full and vivacious lips have always been recognized as aesthetically important features.  Some of us however, are born with thin, ill-defined lips.  But the appearance of our lips is now within our control.  During this procedure, a piece of tissue is borrowed from somewhere in your body and grafted into one or both lips.