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Facial Plastic Surgery in New York City, NY

Small shifts in facial structure and appearance, whether from years of sun exposure, gradual volume loss, features a patient has never fully embraced, or the natural aging process can leave someone feeling like their reflection doesn’t quite match who they are. Our New York City plastic surgeon, Dr. Elisa Atamian, brings precision and an artist’s eye for facial proportion to every procedure she performs, working to soften the signs of aging or refine specific features with beautiful, natural-looking results.

The information below can help you learn more about our facial plastic surgery options. If you have questions, or you’re ready to schedule a consultation with Dr. Elisa Atamian, please contact us today.

Facial Plastic Surgery At a Glance

Outcomes patients notice daily.: Many describe looking as rested and youthful as they feel, or finally seeing a nose, chin, or profile that fits the rest of their face.
Suited to a variety of concerns.: Adults troubled by loose skin, deep folds, under-eye puffiness, facial asymmetry, or features that have never suited their proportions may be good candidates.
A broad menu of procedures.: Dr. Atamian performs facelift and neck lift, eyelid surgery, brow lift, rhinoplasty, otoplasty, lip surgery, chin surgery, cheek augmentation, and facial scar revision.
Technical precision informed by facial anatomy.: Dr. Atamian's surgical planning accounts for the layered structures of the face, including muscle, fat, and skin, to achieve changes that can hold up well over time.
Guidance built on realistic conversation.: Consultations focus on what each procedure can genuinely deliver for a patient's unique facial structure, so goals are grounded before surgery is ever scheduled.

Facelift & Neck Lift

As skin loses elasticity, jowls form and the neckline softens in ways that skincare cannot reverse. A facelift repositions underlying facial tissue and removes excess skin to restore a firmer jawline and cheek contour, while a neck lift addresses loose skin and banding beneath the chin. Dr. Atamian often performs both together for a more harmonious, balanced result.

Most patients take about two weeks off work, with swelling and bruising visibly improving during that time. A compression garment is worn for the first week or two, and strenuous activity should be avoided for about a month.

Eyelid Surgery

Heavy upper lids and puffy or hollowed under-eyes can make a person look tired or older than they feel, regardless of how well-rested they are. Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) removes or repositions excess skin and fat around the upper or lower eyes, opening up the gaze without altering natural eye shape. Dr. Atamian tailors the technique to whichever area, upper, lower, or both, is contributing most to the tired appearance.

Recovery is relatively brief, with most patients returning to work within a week to ten days once bruising and swelling have faded enough to feel comfortable in public. Reading, screen use, and contact lenses are typically limited for the first several days.

Brow/Forehead Lift

A brow that has drifted downward with age can create a heavy, sometimes stern expression, even when a person feels anything but tired or frustrated. A brow lift raises the eyebrows and softens forehead lines by repositioning the underlying tissue, restoring a more open, approachable expression. Dr. Atamian selects among several lift techniques based on hairline position and the degree of correction desired.

Patients generally need one to two weeks before returning to work, as swelling and any temporary forehead numbness or tightness resolve. Strenuous exercise is typically restricted for three to four weeks.

Rhinoplasty

The nose sits at the center of facial harmony, and even minor irregularities in size, shape, or symmetry can feel disproportionately noticeable to the person living with them. Rhinoplasty reshapes the bone and cartilage of the nose to improve its appearance while preserving, or in some cases improving, its function. Dr. Atamian approaches each rhinoplasty as a study in the patient’s unique facial proportions rather than a single, universal ideal.

In many cases, a splint will be placed after rhinoplasty surgery, which will remain on the nose for about a week, with most visible bruising and swelling subsiding over the following few weeks. Subtle refinement of the nasal shape should continue for up to a year as final swelling resolves.

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Otoplasty

Ears that protrude, are asymmetrical, or are unusually large relative to the face can affect confidence from childhood well into adulthood. Otoplasty reshapes the ear cartilage to bring ears closer to the head or correct their proportion and symmetry. Dr. Atamian performs this procedure for both adult and adolescent patients once ear growth is complete.

A protective headband is worn for the first week or so to support the new ear position, with most patients resuming normal activities within a week. Contact sports and activities that risk direct impact to the ears should be avoided for several weeks.

Lip Enhancement Surgery

Lips that appear thin, asymmetrical, or disproportionate to the rest of the face can be refined through a range of surgical techniques, from lip lifts to reshaping procedures. Dr. Atamian evaluates the balance between the lips and surrounding facial features to determine an approach that enhances definition without looking overdone.

Swelling is most noticeable during the first few days and typically improves steadily over one to two weeks. Most patients feel comfortable returning to normal routines within a week, once initial swelling has eased.

Chin Surgery

A chin that recedes or projects too far can produce an imbalanced look for the entire facial profile, even when other features are otherwise well-proportioned. Chin surgery (genioplasty) may involve an implant or surgical repositioning of the jawbone to bring the chin into better balance with the nose and neckline. Dr. Atamian frequently evaluates chin projection alongside rhinoplasty consultations, since the two features strongly influence one another.

Swelling and tightness around the chin and jaw should improve steadily over one to two weeks, with a soft diet often recommended during early healing. Most patients return to work within a week or two, depending on the extent of correction performed.

Cheek Augmentation

Flattened or hollow cheeks, whether from genetics, aging, or volume loss, can make the midface appear tired or sunken. Cheek augmentation restores contour and lift through implants or structural fat grafting, chosen based on the patient’s anatomy and desired degree of change. Dr. Atamian aims for cheek volume that complements the rest of the face rather than drawing attention on its own.

Swelling and bruising typically peak within the first few days and resolve over one to two weeks. Patients undergoing fat grafting may notice gradual softening of results as a small percentage of the transferred fat naturally resorbs during initial healing.

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Facial Scar Revision

Scars from past injuries, surgeries, or skin conditions can remain a source of self-consciousness long after the original wound has healed. Facial scar revision uses surgical techniques to reposition, resurface, or reshape scar tissue so it blends more naturally with surrounding skin. Dr. Atamian selects a revision method based on the scar’s size, depth, and location on the face.

Recovery depends on the technique used, though many patients resume normal activities within several days to a week. Final scar appearance should continue to improve gradually over several months as healing progresses.

Take the Next Step

If you’re ready to explore your facial plastic surgery options with a surgeon who values precision and natural-looking proportion, contact Atamian Plastic Surgery in New York City today to schedule your consultation with Dr. Elisa Atamian.