Facial Enhancement
Also known as chin implants or cheek implants, facial implants are designed to augment, reconstruct, or rejuvenate your facial contours. They are available in a wide range of sizes and styles and restore contour and/or proportion to your face. Facial implants can be used to augment your chin and jaw, to provide the sculpted cheekbones […]
Skin Tumors and Wound Reconstruction
A cancer diagnosis is very difficult to accept. Understanding that treating your skin cancer may result in scars or disfigurement can also be troubling. Your plastic surgeon understands your concerns and will guide you through treatment and explain the resulting effect on your health and appearance. Skin cancer, much like any form of cancer, may […]
Tissue Expansion and Scar Revision
Tissue expansion is a relatively straightforward procedure that enables the body to “grow” extra skin for use in reconstructing almost any part of the body. A silicone balloon expander is inserted under the skin near the area to be repaired and then gradually filled with salt water over time, causing the skin to stretch and grow. It is […]
Chemical Peeling
Sun exposure, acne or just getting older can leave your skin tone uneven, wrinkled, spotted or scarred. If you want your skin to look smoother and younger, consider a chemical peel, which uses a chemical solution to smooth the texture of your skin by removing the damaged outer layers. A chemical peel, also called chemexfoliation or derma peeling, […]
Hemangiomas
Vascular masses in infants and young children can range from completely benign such as Hemangiomas and AV malformations, to malignant tumors such as Infantile, Fibrosarcoma, and Rhabdomyosarcoma. Most benign tumors, especially hemangiomas, are managed conservatively with regular followup unless they involve or obsecure vital structures such as the eyes, mouth and neck areas. The diagnosis can be most of […]
Congenital Deformities
Although rare, congenital deformities can be a source of major distress to the family. They can involve any part of the body mainly the head and neck, trunk, and extremities. One of those deformities involves the lip, palate or both. Such a disorder is usually approached by a team including the plastic surgeon, the orthodontist, […]
Facial Fractures
Facial Trauma is a very common injury especially in a country with a high rate of car accidents. In addition to soft tissue injuries, facial bones might get fractured and as such will need repair by a skilled plastic surgeon. Many times the patient will need those bones to be fixed using small screws and plates through […]
Fat Injection
Fat is abundant in all our bodies and is the most natural soft tissue filler. The major advantages of the fat are the low rate of infection, the natural feeling upon palpation, and the durability. Because fat is composed of live cells, it changes with the fat deposition of the body which adds to its advantages. Usually […]
Body Contouring After Major Weight Loss
Body contouring after major weight loss improves the shape and tone of your underlying tissue that supports fat and skin and removes excess sagging fat and skin. Dr. Hayek has achieved extra training in this field under the supervision of the internationally well renowned surgeons Drs. Al Ali and Alber Cram.
Vaser Lipoplasty
VASER Lipoplasty uses ultrasonic energy to selectively break apart fat deposits while preserving other important tissues. It can be used in conjunction with liposuction the ease the breakdown and suctioning of fat. It is worth noting that up until now, there is no comparative study that has proven that VASER or any other energy assisted liposuction can achieve better […]
Reduction of Male Breast / Gynecomastia
Breast reduction for men, or gynecomastia, is the surgical correction of over-developed or enlarged breasts in men. In addition to the low self esteem that this problem causes, it involves a lot of social embarrassment for those men and youngsters who have it. A simple procedure can correct their life and get them back to their normal social […]
Breast Reconstruction
Breast reconstruction is achieved through several plastic surgery techniques that attempt to restore a breast to near normal shape, appearance and size following mastectomy. Although breast reconstruction can rebuild your breast, the following should be noted: A reconstructed breast will not have the same sensation and feel as the breast it replaces. Visible incision lines will always […]
Breast Reduction
Also known as reduction mammaplasty, breast reduction surgery removes excess breast fat, glandular tissue and skin to achieve a breast size in proportion with your body and to alleviate the discomfort associated with overly large breasts. Women who present with large breasts usually complain about 4 major issues: Heavy weight of the breasts leading to shoulder grooves, […]
Mastopexy or Breast Lift
Commonly referred to as a breast lift, mastopexy surgery raises and firms the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue to reshape and support the new breast contour. A woman’s breasts often change over time, losing their youthful shape and firmness. These changes and loss of skin elasticity can result from: Pregnancy Breastfeeding Weight fluctuations […]
Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation surgery involves using implants to fulfill your desire for fuller breasts or to restore breast volume lost after weight reduction or pregnancy. The implants used are usually filled with silicone gels and they have been proven by studies that they do not cause breast cancer or any other disease. For an update concerning the PIP Implant scandal please […]
Botox
The cosmetic form of botulinum toxin is a popular non-surgical injection that temporarily reduces or eliminates wrinkles resulting from facial muscle increased resting tone such as frown lines, forehead creases, crows feet near the eyes and thick bands in the neck. Botox injection is done at bed side and takes about 5 minutes to perform. Results take […]
Otoplasty and Ear Reconstruction
Ear surgery — also known as otoplasty — can improve the shape, position or proportion of the ear. It can correct a defect in the ear structure that is present at birth that becomes apparent with development or it can treat misshapen ears caused by injury. Ear surgery creates a natural shape, while bringing balance […]
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty or nose surgery, sometimes referred to as a “nose job,” improves the appearance and proportion of your nose, enhancing facial harmony and self confidence. Surgery of the nose may also correct impaired breathing caused by structural abnormalities in the nose. Rhinoplasty surgery can change: Nose size, in relation to the other facial structures Nose […]
Burn Treatment
Burn is a very special form of injury whose acute and chronic consequences need to be treated by a very specialized person or team. Dr. Hayek spent one year of his training in plastic surgery treating patients with major burns giving the edge of being able to anticipate and prevent many of the possible acute […]
Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty improves the appearance of the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both. It gives a rejuvenated appearance to the surrounding area of your eyes, making you look more rested and alert. It can correct the following features: Upper eyelid surgery can remove excess fatty deposits that appear as puffiness in the upper eyelids. Loose or […]
Dermal Fillers
If you want to reduce facial wrinkles and lines, hyaluronic acid may be a good choice as a dermal filler because of its compatibility with the human body. In fact, this substance is found in almost every single living thing. In humans, it acts as a network that transfers essential nutrients from the bloodstream to […]
Hand Surgery
If your hand is impaired in any way, surgery may improve your condition. This type of very specialized surgery can treat hand injuries and diseases that cause pain and impair the strength, function and flexibility of your wrist and fingers. Surgery seeks to restore to near normal the function of fingers and hands injured by […]
Face Lift
If you are bothered by signs of aging in your face, facelift surgery may be right for you. During facelift we can improve visible signs of aging in the face and neck, such as: Sagging in the midface Deep creases below the lower eyelids Deep creases along the nose extending to the corner of the […]
Abdominoplasty
Also known as a tummy tuck, abdominoplasty removes excess fat and skin, and in most cases restores weakened or separated muscles creating an abdominal profile that is smoother and firmer. A flat and well-toned abdomen is something many of us strive for through exercise and weight control. Sometimes these methods cannot achieve our goals. Even individuals of otherwise […]
Liposuction
Liposuction slims and reshapes specific areas of the body by removing excess fat deposits, improving your body contours and proportion, and ultimately, enhancing your self-image. Despite good health and a reasonable level of fitness, some people may still have a body with disproportionate contours due to localized fat deposits. These areas may be due to family traits rather […]