- ArthritisReconstructive hand surgery can repair birth defects and other deformities in the hands caused by trauma or injury. Birth defects like webbed or fused fingers, extra or missing fingers, as well as conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome can be corrected with hand surgery. Bone and skin injuries, as well as damage to blood vessels, joints, tendons and nerves in the hand are also treated with reconstructive hand surgery.
- Medical Weight LossIf droopy, excess skin on your upper arms is unattractive and deters you from wearing comfortable summer clothing or sleeveless tops, arm lift surgery may be recommended. Both men and women can benefit from arm lift surgery, especially patients who have experienced major weight loss. The best candidates for arm lift surgery are healthy non-smokers who want to get rid of flabby arms that persist despite dieting and exercise.
- Family PracticeUnfortunately, yes. What this means is that a doctor who practices family medicine, for instance, can take weekend courses and then decide to offer cosmetic surgery procedures. Certainly there are competent doctors who do this without being board certified plastic surgeons. However, I firmly believe that it’s in the best interest of consumers to seek out a doctor who is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. They have rigorous standards that must be met before a doctor is certified. It makes a big difference. It’s a safety issue, and it’s an aesthetic issue, too. You only have one face and one body. You have to be careful and ensure that the doctor you choose is someone you can trust to give you the optimal outcome and the best care.
- GlaucomaEyelid surgery is best for patients who are in good health, do not smoke and wish to remove excess, crepey skin from the eyelid area and correct drooping upper eyelids, lower eyelids or both. Most blepharoplasty patients are 35 or older, however in some cases eyelid surgery may be appropriate for younger adults who have a hereditary tendency to develop droopy, excess eyelid skin before the effects of aging start to play a role. Some conditions, such as dry eye, glaucoma, detached retina, cardiovascular disease, thyroid problems and diabetes, may make eyelid surgery unsafe in a small group of patients who should check with their ophthalmologist before seeking eyelid surgery.
- PregnancyThe mommy makeover procedure specifically targets the breasts and abdomen, which are the areas of the body most affected by pregnancy and childbirth. A mommy makeover may be recommended to healthy women who are done having kids, have achieved their post-pregnancy goal weight, have stopped breastfeeding for at least 3-6 months and wish to correct any combination of the following problems...
- Labor and DeliverySome women’s labia become enlarged as a result of being stretched during childbirth, while others have naturally enlarged labia even from a young age. Whatever the cause, excess labia tissue can be extremely uncomfortable and prevent women from wearing certain clothing or enjoying sexual intercourse.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeLike most reconstructive surgery procedures, hand surgery can be performed on patients of nearly any age in order to restore function to damaged, deformed or injured hands. Adults who spend a lot of time working at computers commonly undergo hand surgery to alleviate symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, such as tingling, numbness or aching in the thumb, index finger and middle finger. Hand surgery may also improve the appearance of the hands as a result of correcting deformity, however this is a secondary goal.
- Mental HealthAny breast augmentation patient who wishes to adjust the size of their breast implants or correct breast implant complications may seek corrective breast augmentation, however patients should generally wait at least 3-6 months before having revision surgery unless there is an emergency situation such as bleeding problems or infection. As with an initial breast augmentation, corrective breast augmentation is appropriate for patients are least 18, in good physical and mental health and do not smoke for several weeks prior to surgery
- Diabetes Care
- Thyroid
- X-Rays
- Chemotherapy
- General SurgeryIn addition to the non-surgical services I perform, Caroline Hurst of Aesthetic Concepts is now treating patients in our office and offers laser removal services, peels, facials and more. Learn more at her website: https://www.aestheticconceptsnacogdoches.net/
- Ear SurgeryMost patients who undergo ear surgery are children 4-14 years old. The ears are fully formed on children by the time a child has reached four years old, so there is no risk of a child’s growth interfering with ear surgery results. Ear surgery is performed on adults as well, but many people pursue surgery for their child if they suffer from an ear deformity to help them avoid teasing during childhood. In general, ear surgery is a procedure that provides lasting aesthetic improvement in patients of all ages who suffer from lop ears, cup or shell ears, protruding ears and other ear deformities.
- Hand SurgeryGeneral reconstruction surgery can address nearly any physical birth defect or injury to restore function and improve the appearance of deformed areas of the face and body. Damage to the skin, bones, nerves, tendons, joints and other tissues caused by nature, trauma or disease can be corrected with general reconstruction, which may include procedures like hand surgery, tissue expansion or breast reconstruction.
- Mohs SurgeryThe goal of any skin cancer treatment is to remove cancerous skin cells so that they do not spread to underlying tissue, bone, lymph nodes and internal organs. Surgical skin cancer treatments, such as excision and Mohs surgery, typically are outpatient procedures performed in-office with local anesthesia and require very little or no downtime.
- Reconstructive SurgeryAging, disease, illness and birth defects can all create physical problems that make normal body functions difficult or impossible. Physical deformities can also affect physical appearance, causing insecurities and other emotional problems that prevent children and adults alike from experiencing a healthy, happy life. That’s why more than one million patients seek reconstructive surgery each year to correct physical deformities that commonly affect the following areas: Breasts, Face, Hands, Skin.
- BotoxA brow lift, or forehead lift, surgically lifts the upper face to reduce frown lines, crow’s feet and forehead wrinkles and raise asymmetric or sagging eyebrows that have descended over time. BOTOX
- Brow LiftLike a traditional brow lift, an endoscopic brow lift is designed to lift sagging eyebrows, reduce horizontal forehead creases, frown lines and crow’s feet and restore a more awake, refreshed appearance to the eyes and upper face. The difference is that an endoscopic brow lift is less invasive than a traditional brow lift and typically requires in a shorter recovery period because it incorporates a surgical instrument called an endoscope.
- Eyelid SurgeryEyelid surgery – whether just upper lid or both upper and lower – is a straightforward, relatively simple surgery to perform and my patients really like the results. The recovery time is brief, and the procedure opens the eyes up, taking years off the face. It’s safe, it’s quick, and it works. Usually, my patients who choose eyelid surgery have grown weary of being told they look tired. Sagging upper lids and bags under the eyes will do that. Take those flaws away and the face looks alert, clear, and definitely more attractive..
- LiposuctionNeck liposuction is a permanent fat reduction procedure that targets unwanted fat on the neck, chin and jawline to improve lower face and neck contours and get rid of a double chin. Excess neck and chin fat is often hereditary and cannot be addressed through any means other than liposuction.
- Breast AugmentationDuring breast augmentation revision, patients are placed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with IV sedation and the same incisions are re-opened so as not to create additional scarring. Revision surgery is often quite similar to the initial breast augmentation procedure, especially where simple implant replacement or exchange is concerned, however a few factors may potentially increase recovery time and discomfort after corrective breast augmentation.
- Breast ReductionMen who seek male breast reduction should be healthy, non-smokers at a stable body weight. In severe cases, male breast reduction may be appropriate for teens but usually the procedure is reserved for men who are finished developing and have male breasts persisting into adulthood. Although this surgery does not address the causes of male breasts, which may include heredity, drug use and testosterone deficiency to name a few, it can permanently reduce excess glandular tissue (breast tissue) and fat in men with protruding breasts and tenderness and sensitivity in the chest area.
- Breast LiftBreast lift surgery is performed while patients are under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with IV sedation. Dr. Wittpenn will make incisions where necessary to remove the excess skin from your breasts and provide the cosmetic results you desire, which may involve one or more of the following incision patterns...
- RhinoplastyFor me, one of the most rewarding surgeries to perform is rhinoplasty. The nose is the most personal feature on the face...and each nose is distinctly different from any other nose – even for those in the same family...Sometimes it requires a subtle revision – just the tip of the nose, say – and sometimes more resculpting and reshaping is required to get the optimal outcome. It’s challenging, exciting surgery to perform – and gratifying. A good rhinoplasty makes the whole face look better..
- Breast ReconstructionMany breast cancer patients must undergo mastectomy, or removal of one or both breasts, in order to effectively rid their bodies of cancerous tissue. Advances in modern technology and medicine have enabled plastic surgeons to reconstruct natural-looking breasts after mastectomy using a variety of breast reconstruction techniques.
- Plastic SurgeryPatients seeking facial plastic surgery may want to reduce signs of aging by getting rid of wrinkles and sagging skin. Others may desire surgery to enhance or correct disproportionate facial features. Whatever your reason for pursuing plastic surgery for facial rejuvenation and enhancement, New Horizons Plastic Surgery has a procedure to help you achieve your cosmetic goals.
- Thigh LiftComplete thigh lift recovery takes about 4-6 weeks, and light activity can be resumed about two weeks after surgery. Most patients return to work at desk jobs within 2-3 weeks, however movement and strenuous activity restrictions will likely still apply.
- Face LiftThe natural aging process and the effects of gravity can cause facial skin to become loose, droopy, and wrinkled over time. A facelift is a surgical skin tightening procedure designed to reduce wrinkles and correct skin laxity, sagging, and jowling. Our Nacogdoches plastic surgeon —Gregory Wittpenn, MD, FACS—has extensive experience treating the signs of facial aging and helping his patients obtain the rejuvenated aesthetic they desire. He takes the time to craft an individualized treatment plan for every patient, placing an emphasis on beautiful, natural-looking results.
- Neck LiftNeck lift surgery is a great way to address sagging skin and laxity in the neck and beneath the chin. A neck lift involves surgical removal of loose, extra skin and often surgical tightening of muscle and deeper tissue layers in the neck. When combined with a platysmaplasty, a neck lift can also address neck bands (plastysmal bands) that create a ridged, wrinkled appearance along the neck.
- BlepharoplastySagging, excess eyelid skin can make you look aged, constantly tired and sometimes even impair your vision and normal eye function. Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is designed to correct these problems by removing loose, wrinkled skin from the upper and/or lower eyelids, rejuvenating tired eyes and reducing puffiness and eye bags.
- AbdominoplastyA tummy tuck—also known as an abdominoplasty—is a surgical procedure designed to remove excess skin and loose tissue from the abdomen while tightening the underlying abdominal muscles. For patients who have a tummy bulge or “pooch” that persists despite dieting and exercise, tummy tuck surgery may be an ideal solution.
- Nose SurgeryBecause the nose is the central point on the face, it often draws unwanted focus and attention for men and women who are unhappy with the size or shape of their nose. Rhinoplasty, or nose surgery, can adjust the shape, angle and proportions of the nose so it fits better on your face and is more harmonious with other facial features. Functional breathing problems can also be addressed with nose surgery.
- Body LiftSagging, excess skin in multiple body areas that is unaffected by diet and exercise can be corrected with body lift surgery. A body lift can restore your skin to a more youthful, lifted position, relieve painful rashes and odors caused by hanging skin flaps and address loose skin and irregular body contours in the following areas...
- Breast SurgeryCosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery is the only effective way to enhance, reduce, lift and rebuild the breasts to improve upper body contours and proportions. A variety of breast procedures exist to address the concerns that make many women self-conscious about their breasts, including...
- OtoplastyDepending on a patient’s age and individual needs, they are placed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation during otoplasty. The procedure takes about 2-3 hours to perform and is generally performed on both ears, even if only one is significantly affected by deformity, in order to improve the asymmetry of the end result. Scars are typically well hidden in natural ear folds, and dissolvable and permanent stitches may be used to help hold ears in place immediately following surgery and later on.
- Scar RevisionMale and female patients of nearly any age may seek scar revision surgery if they’re prone to abnormal scars and find that non-surgical alternative treatments such as steroid injections don’t work. Types of abnormal scars include...
- Lip AugmentationLip augmentation allows patients to increase the fullness of small, thin lips, improve lip definition and reduce smoker’s lines or lipstick lines that surround the mouth. Using injectable fillers made of hyaluronic acid, such as Restylane
- Body ContouringA mommy makeover refers to a combination of body contouring procedures designed to help women restore their shape and pre-pregnancy figure after having children. Every mommy makeover is customized to address each woman’s unique problem areas, sculpting them to achieve a tighter, firmer post-pregnancy body.
- GynecomastiaMale breast reduction is a surgical procedure tailored just for men who want to feel more attractive and comfortable without a shirt on. An estimated 40-60 percent of men suffer from gynecomastia, the condition of having enlarged male breasts or “man boobs.” Male breast reduction surgery is designed to correct gynecomastia, in order to improve the contours of the male upper body and increase self-confidence in men affected by this condition.
- Cosmetic SurgeryBody sculpting with cosmetic surgery can smooth, slim, lift, tighten and tuck nearly any body area to correct cosmetic concerns shared by both men and women, such as...
- Facial ImplantsThe cheekbones tend to slide downward over the years, giving the face a gaunt, older look. Facial implants are an effective way to bring the face back into balance.
- Bariatric SurgeryFor patients who have experienced dramatic weight loss (more than 100 lbs.) as a result of bariatric surgery or simply following a healthy diet and exercise regimen, body contouring procedures are the best way to tighten stretched out skin that has failed to contract on its own. Body contouring is appropriate for adult men and women who are healthy non-smokers. During your consultation, Dr. Wittpenn will evaluated your medical history, physical and mental health and skin quality to determine whether body contouring after major weight loss is right for you.
- Chin AugmentationMentoplasty and genioplasty are chin reduction and chin augmentation procedures collectively referred to as chin surgery. While chin reduction surgery aims at decreasing the projection of an overly large or protruding chin, chin augmentation surgery is designed to increase the projection of a weak chin to make facial features more harmonious and improve lower face contours.
- Forehead LiftIf you’re seriously considering brow lift surgery to get rid of a upper face wrinkles and raise drooping brows, contact New Horizons Plastic Surgery at (936) 564-3744 to schedule a consultation and find out if a forehead lift is right for you. Dr. Wittpenn is an expert Nacogdoches brow lift surgeon serving patients throughout eastern Texas and western Louisiana, including residents of Lufkin, Huntsville, Tyler and Shreveport.
- Skin CancerSkin cancer treatment refers to a number of different procedures designed to remove cancerous skin cells from the face, neck and elsewhere on the body and may include...
- Chemical PeelsInjectable fillers made of hyaluroic acid are safe for most men and women and do not require an allergy test before injection. For patients who want long-term or permanent results or those who have extensive facial wrinkling, other fillers such as Radiesse, facelift surgery, laser skin resurfacing or chemical peels in addition to or instead of Restylane
- Rashes
- Skin Care® Skin Health skin care products are also available at New Horizons so patients can keep their skin healthy in between anti-aging and rejuvenation treatments. These medical-grade skin care products are some of the best on the market and are designed to address skin conditions and concerns in patients of all ages and skin types.
- Physical TherapyBefore your hand surgery procedure, Dr. Wittpenn will give you complete information and aftercare instructions, as well as discuss any necessary follow-up procedures or stages of hand surgery you’ll need. Rehabilitation is also a very important part of recovery after hand surgery, so be sure to follow all physical therapy instructions as well.
- Back Pain