Facial Aesthetic

Other Aesthetic Facial Procedures

Other aesthetic facial procedures include a range of targeted operations designed to refine facial balance, contour, and proportion. These procedures are often more focused than larger facial operations and may be performed alone or combined with other surgery.

Perioral and Lip Procedures

These procedures are generally designed to shorten the distance between the base of the nose and the upper lip (the philtrum), which can lengthen with age or be naturally long. This increases the amount of visible pink lip, enhances upper tooth display, and creates a more defined, youthful lip shape.

Lip Lift

‍A lip lift shortens the distance between the base of the nose and the upper lip. It can improve upper lip shape, increase upper tooth show, and create a more defined lip position. The incision is usually placed discreetly at the base of the nose.

Corner Lip Lift

‍A corner lip lift addresses downturned corners of the mouth. Small incisions are placed near the oral commissures to subtly elevate the corners and soften a sad or tired resting expression.

Other Midface Contour Procedures

These procedures focus on contouring the soft tissues by selectively adding or removing fat from different subunits of the midface to improve cheek definition and overall facial balance.

Facial Fat Grafting

‍Fat grafting uses a patient’s own fat to restore volume in areas such as the temples, cheeks, tear troughs, jawline, or perioral region. It can be used alone or as an adjunct to lifting or contouring procedures.

Buccal Fat Removal

‍Buccal fat removal reduces fullness in the lower cheek. It is best suited to carefully selected patients, as excessive reduction can lead to a hollow or aged appearance over time.

Temporal Procedures

The fullness of the temporal region influences the appearance of the brow and cheek. With age, hollowing often develops in this area. A range of procedures can restore volume and improve contour.

Temporal Augmentation

Options for temporal augmentation include:

Fat grafting (autologous fat transfer)
Fat is harvested from another area of the body, usually the abdomen or thighs, and then processed and injected into the temporal region. It provides a natural, living tissue filler with potential for long-term integration, although some resorption can occur and repeat treatments may be needed.
Hydroxyapatite (calcium-based materials)
A biocompatible mineral similar to natural bone. It can be used as a bone-substitute to provide structural support and is able to be easily contoured at the time of surgery.
Porous polyethylene (Medpor^TM)
A solid implant material with a porous structure that allows soft tissue ingrowth. It is shaped and placed surgically to provide permanent augmentation and a stable contour. These can be custom made to match a patient's specific anatomy.
PEEK (polyether ether ketone)
A high-strength, lightweight polymer that is biocompatible and can be also be custom made. These also provide a stable contour.

Each approach varies in invasiveness and degree of structural support. Selection depends on the individual’s anatomy and aesthetic goals. Often fat grafting is combined with implant-based temporal augmentation.

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If you have any questions about the above procedures or would like to arrange a consultation, please contact us at Terrace Plastic Surgery.

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Note that for any anciliary aesthetic procedure in Brisbane, Dr Phua follows AHPRA requirements that include a minimum of two consultations, a cooling-off period before offering surgery, and screening for dysmorphic body disorder.

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