Men's Services - Columbia, South Carolina | Lexington Plastic Surgery

Facelift

A facelift can fight signs of facial aging to help you look more youthful. Often, patients will combine a facelift with other facial rejuvenation procedures such as eyelifts (blepharoplasty), necklifts and brow lifts to help them achieve a younger appearance overall.

Dr. Lefkowitz will gently move skin and tissue that has relaxed over time to a more youthful position that still looks natural. The goal is to restore the relationship between your face, neck, and jawline.

Ideal Candidate

Age Range: 40’s - 70’s
Laxity of the face and neck skin
Droop and prominence of jowls

Recovery

Back to Work: 10-14 days
Return to Exercise: Light cardio after 2 weeks, moderate exercise after 4 weeks, strenuous exercise after 6 weeks

Necklift

A necklift tightens the skin and tissue in your neck, defining your jawline and face profile.

To remove fat and accentuate your jawline, Dr. Lefkowitz will perform a liposuction-only necklift. When muscles are moderately lax and are banding, he may recommend muscle tightening (platysmaplasty) with or without liposuction. For more significant skin excess and lax muscles, the classical necklift is most commonly performed in conjunction with a facelift.

Ideal Candidate

Excess fat beneath the chin and neck
Bands created by drooping neck muscles (platysma)
Laxity or droop of neck skin

Recovery

Back to Work:
4 - 7 days (liposuction only),
7 - 10 days (necklift with platysmaplasty),
10 - 14 days (classical necklift)
Return to Exercise: Light cardio after 2 weeks, moderate exercise after 4 weeks and strenuous exercise after 6 weeks

Gynecomastia

Though it may be a source of embarrassment and self-consciousness for men and older boys, excessive breast tissue, fat, and chest skin – a condition known as Gynecomastia – is very common.

Dr. Lefkowitz can recommend a variety of procedures to correct this problem, depending upon your needs and desired results. Regardless of the technique used, the result will be a smaller, firmer, natural looking chest.

Ideal Candidate

Overall good health
Excess male breast fat, breast gland, skin or all three
Normal Body Mass Index (BMI)

Recovery Time

Go out to dinner the night after surgery
Return to Work: 5 - 7 days (no heavy lifting)
Return to Exercising:
14 days (light cardio),
4 weeks (more strenuous activities)

Facial Treatments

It's common for skin to show signs of aging and exposure to elements, especially on your face. Non-surgical treatments can restore your younger appearance and boost your overall confidence. Many facial treatments can be combined for even better results.

Ideal Candidate

Each facial treatment addresses a different aesthetic, and ideal candidates may differ for each individual treatment.

Strong Overall Health
Realistic Expectations for Treatment
Unwanted Facial Wrinkles and Lines
Aging or Sun Damaged Skin

Recovery Time

Back to Work: Same or Next Day (3 - 4 days for a chemical peel)
Return to Exercise: Within Hours (7 - 10 days for a chemical peel)

Liposuction

Liposuction removes fat from targeted areas to contour and tone your appearance. While liposuction is not a weight loss procedure, it’s an invaluable tool for permanently removing fat that will not respond to weight loss or exercise. Dr. Lefkowitz will discuss your options thoroughly based on your desired outcome.

Ideal Candidate

Localized areas of excess fat
Good skin tone and elasticity
BMI less than 30

Recovery Time

Back to Work: 1 - 5 days
Return to Exercise: Light cardio after 7 days, strenuous exercise after 3 weeks

Eye Lids (Blepharoplasty)

An eyelift fights excess upper eyelid skin, undereye bags, and crow's feet. Eyelid aging can make you look older and more tired, but this procedure can restore youthfulness to the area around your eyes.

Dr. Lefkowitz can perform upper eyelid lifts or lower eyelid lifts individually, or combined with other treatments such as necklifts and facelifts. Rejuvenating eyes can involve a variety of techniques, including Botox®, fat grafting, chemical peels, skin removal and fat repositioning. Dr. Lefkowitz will work with you to determine your desired outcome and make recommendations based on your goals.

Ideal Blepharoplasty Candidate

Excess, droopy upper eyelid skin
Bags, puffiness under the eyes (lower eyelids)

Recovery

Back to work:
Upper eyelid lift: 3-5 days
Lower eyelid lift: 7-10 days
Return to Exercise:
10-14 days (light cardio) then gradually increasing

Nose (Rhinoplasty)

Your nose is your most noticeable facial feature, and it can affect the balance and proportion of every other part of your face. With a rhinoplasty, commonly known as a "nose job," even small changes can make a huge difference for your appearance overall.

Dr. Lefkowitz will work with you to design a custom treatment plan to help you meet your aesthetic goals.

Ideal Rhinoplasty Candidate

Nose bridge bump
Wide nose
Desire to reshape nose tip

Recovery

Back to Work: 7 - 10 Days
Return to Light Exercise: 7 - 10 Days
Return to Strenuous Exercise: 2 - 3 Weeks

Ears (Otoplasty)

Prominent ears can overwhelm your entire face. You may have ears that stick out too far or poorly defined folds that affect your overall appearance. An otoplasty, or "ear pinning," can improve the appearance of your ears and boost your confidence.

Dr. Lefkowitz also treats children as young as five for overly prominent ears.

Ideal Candidate

Prominent, overprojected ears, poorly defined ear folds
Children (ages 5 and up), Adults (all ages)

Recovery

Back to Work: 5 - 7 days
Return to Exercise:
7 - 10 days (light cardio),
2 - 3 weeks (more strenuous exercise),
Swimming: 2 weeks,
Contact sports/diving: 6 weeks