Shine Cosmetic Surgery

Add to Favorites

Physicians & Surgeons, Plastic & Reconstructive, Physicians & Surgeons

Be the first to review!

CLOSED NOW

Today: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

19 Years

in Business

(626) 810-6165Call Visit WebsiteVisit Website Map & DirectionsDirections2707 E Valley BlvdWest Covina, CA 91792 Write a ReviewWrite Review

Is this your business?

Customize this page.

Claim This Business

Hours

Regular Hours

Mon - Fri:	9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Shine Cosmetic Surgery

Face

Your face, more than any other physical feature on your body, is the first thing people notice about you.
Your facial expressions are also a reflection of your personality and they determine how others perceive you. Unfortunately, in addition your face reveals your true age and although you may feel young and vibrant, sometimes the lines and wrinkles on your face betray you. Aging is an inevitable part of life and there is nothing wrong with wanting to look refreshed and young throughout the process. With the help of Dr. Daniel H. Lin, a skilled board certified facial plastic surgeon and Diplomate of American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, you can expect the best possible surgical outcome with natural-looking results and minimal recovery time. From his state-of-the-art facility, Shine Cosmetic Surgery located in Los Angeles, California, he offers a wide range of cosmetic procedures that will restore a gorgeous, healthy appearance to your face and body.

View All Services

Provided by

Places Near West Covina with Physicians & Surgeons, Plastic & Reconstructive

Walnut (3 miles)
City Of Industry (7 miles)
La Habra (10 miles)
Covina (10 miles)
Brea (10 miles)
Whittier (14 miles)
Pomona (14 miles)
Yorba Linda (14 miles)
El Monte (15 miles)
Glendora (15 miles)

Accepted Insurance

Shine Cosmetic Surgery has not yet specified accepted insurance plans.

Specialties

Shine Cosmetic Surgery has not yet specified any specialties.

More Info

Extra Phones

Phone: (626) 810-6343

Phone: (626) 650-9746

Payment method

all major credit cards

Neighborhood

Galaxie

AKA

Shine Cosmetic Surgery - Dr. Daniel H Lin

Other Links

https://www.americanboardcosmeticsurgery.org/doctors/daniel-h-lin

http://shinecosmeticsurgery.com

http://shinecosmeticsurgery.com/contact/location

Categories

Physicians & Surgeons, Plastic & Reconstructive, Physicians & Surgeons

Other Information

Parking: Lot

By Appointment Only: Yes

GalleryView all (1)

Add Photos

Reviews

Hi there!
Be the first to review!

Click to Rate

Details

Phone: (626) 810-6165

Address: 2707 E Valley Blvd, West Covina, CA 91792

Website: https://www.americanboardcosmeticsurgery.org/doctors/daniel-h-lin

Shine Cosmetic Surgery

Face

Your face, more than any other physical feature on your body, is the first thing people notice about you.
Your facial expressions are also a reflection of your personality and they determine how others perceive you. Unfortunately, in addition your face reveals your true age and although you may feel young and vibrant, sometimes the lines and wrinkles on your face betray you. Aging is an inevitable part of life and there is nothing wrong with wanting to look refreshed and young throughout the process. With the help of Dr. Daniel H. Lin, a skilled board certified facial plastic surgeon and Diplomate of American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, you can expect the best possible surgical outcome with natural-looking results and minimal recovery time. From his state-of-the-art facility, Shine Cosmetic Surgery located in Los Angeles, California, he offers a wide range of cosmetic procedures that will restore a gorgeous, healthy appearance to your face and body.
When you are young, the fat in your face is evenly distributed with pockets that plump up your forehead, temples, cheeks, mouth, and area around your eyes.
As you age, the fat loses volume and slumps downward so your features fall and the skin that was once smooth and tight gets loose and baggy. Other parts of your face may sag too because those areas gain fat especially around your chin, neck, and jowl area.
Even if you have great genes and look much younger than you are, you cannot stop your face from aging but today there is hope.
Dr. Lin specializes in facial plastic surgery to help women and men enhance their natural beauty and feel good about the face they see looking back at them in the mirror. Every cosmetic procedure has its own unique set of advantages and this will be discussed thoroughly during your first visit. To learn more about how Dr. Lin can help you recapture a more youthful appearance, please call Shine Cosmetic Surgery and let us schedule your complimentary consultation.

Unwelcome Occurrences on Face

Forehead Wrinkles
Forehead wrinkles come in two types: vertical and horizontal. Vertical wrinkles occur between your eyebrows above your nose and horizontal wrinkles occur across your entire forehead. These wrinkles are caused by sun exposure, gravity, normal aging, repetitive facial expressions, and muscle movement.
Eye Wrinkles
Wrinkles around your eyes develop in the form of crow’s feet, under-eye bags, and tear troughs. Crow’s feet are wrinkles that form deep lines beginning in the outer corners of your eyes before working outward. Muscle movements such as squinting and environmental factors cause these wrinkles to appear. Tear troughs and bags are usually the result of gravity as fat deposits recede.
Neck Wrinkles
The most common wrinkles that occur on your neck are horizontal lines known as “Venus’s Rings.” Usually the first wrinkles to form, they are caused by sun exposure and normal aging.
Lip Wrinkles
Lip wrinkles typically bother women the most because they are visibly unattractive during communication. They appear as vertical lines that begin in the lips and run into the surrounding skin. The cause of lips wrinkles is usually age because during this process, your body slows down collagen production and that is the substance that gives your skin plumpness and firmness.
Chest Wrinkles
Wrinkles on your chest are easy to hide with clothing but when you wear a bathing suit, they are a nuisance. Chest wrinkles are usually horizontal and they occur when fat deposits decrease with age and gravity allowing the weight of your chest to fall.

Other Procedures

Facelift
Eyelid Surgery
Asian Eyelid Surgery
Endoscopic Brow lift
Facial Implants
Rhinoplasty
Asian Rhinoplasty
Revision Rhinoplasty
Brow lift
Lip Augmentation

Asian Eyelid Surgery

Upper eyelid surgery is usually performed to address the aging of excess skin that causes a tired or narrow eye appearance but there are other reasons.
Asian Eyelid Surgery, also known as blepharoplasty or double eyelid surgery, is one of the most requested surgeries by people of Asian ethnicity in the United States. It is estimated that over 250,000 Asians a year undergo upper eyelid surgery to create a double fold, thus making this the most common procedure performed on Asians.
The anatomy of the Asian upper lid differs from that of the Caucasian eyelid and the difference is in the position of the eyelid fold.
Approximately half of the Asian population has eyelid creases similar to the Caucasian eyelid crease but the remaining may have little to no crease in their upper lid. A Caucasian lid crease, which is about 20% larger than an Asian eyelid crease, is slightly different in both shape and size and typically it tapers closer to the eyelashes as the fold goes out laterally. The Asian eyelid typically starts at the crease very close to the eyelashes and as the crease gets further away from the nose, it gets larger.
Asians who do have a crease above their eye have very different looking eyelids than Caucasians.
This difference has been described as a ‘single eyelid’ or lack of an upper eyelid crease while Caucasians with visible creases or folds in their upper eyelids are known to have “double eyelids.” Several procedures have been developed to address this situation and Dr. Daniel H. Lin M.D. is proud to offer Asian Eyelid Surgery, also called double eyelid surgery, for Asians who wish to add a crease to their upper lids. From his state-of-the-art facility, Shine Cosmetic Surgery located in Los Angeles, California, Dr. Lin’s aim is to create a natural-looking fold in the upper eyelid when the eyes are open. He understands that most people of Asian origin are seeking a look that is natural, resembling an Asian eyelid with a natural fold to maintain their ethnic features, although some do want a more Western look where the fold is more distinguished. Depending on whether you have a very low crease or no crease at all, Dr. Lin will customize your Asian Eyelid surgery to produce the symmetry and function you desire. By evaluating your anatomy and listening to your expectations, Dr. Lin will be able to determine which procedure he feels will give you the best results for what you are hoping to obtain.
The Asian Eyelid surgery is similar to a blepharoplasty where the skin around the eye is reshaped and the scar position is nearly identical.
The difference between the two procedures is that in order to create a crease above the eyelid, the tissue between the skin and the supportive structure of the eyelid has to be removed. The skin is then fastened to the underlying structures giving the appearance of a crease and this is popular with many Asians because it gives the overall impression of larger eyes. One approach in creating a crease is by placing sutures from the inside of the eyelid to the underside of the skin on the outside of the eyelid to form a crease. Another approach to make an incision on the skin of the upper eyelid at the height of the lid where the crease is desired and once the incision is made, some of the fat beneath the skin is removed. The skin is then sutured to the muscle creating a crease and if there is excess skin or fat, this will be removed at the same time. During an Asian Eyelid surgery, the height of the existing crease can be heightened or an eyelid with no crease can be transformed to have a crease.
The Asian Eyelift can be performed either under a general anesthesia (asleep), or a local anesthesia (awake).
The surgery itself takes approximately one hour depending on the patient’s eyelid anatomy, amount of fat, size of the underlying support structures, the symmetry or asymmetry between the eyelids, and the amount of skin to be removed. A virtually scarless operation, your eyelids will be swollen with possible bruising but your results will be visible in as little as one week with the final results appearing after 1-2 months.
In the past, for many cultures the changing of one’s body was not considered acceptable culturally and spiritually.
Fortunately today, more and more Asians have broken traditional barriers and elect to have cosmetic procedures to help them feel better about the way they look. Changing social restrictions throughout the world enables plastic surgeons to treat more Asian patients and Dr. Lin is proud to have that opportunity. Asian eyelid surgery is a specialty Dr. Lin has trained extensively in and he is familiar with the newest techniques allowing him to offer his patients the widest range of surgical options available. After your Asian double-eyelid procedure, your eyes will look wider, larger, and less “sleepy” looking. If however you want an even wider eye, Dr. Lin can use a technique to address the outer side of your eyelid in conjunction with the double-eyelid procedure and removal of the “epicanthal fold”.
When considering the blepharoplasty techniques that will be used to correct your eyes
it is important to understand that the goal of double eyelid surgery is not to westernize an Asian face, but to create a crease that looks natural. For more information or details on Asian Eyelid Surgery, please contact Shine Cosmetic Surgery today and let one of our friendly staff schedule your complimentary consultation. This surgery has proven to be a rewarding surgery for thousands of Dr. Lin’s patients and it is becoming more and more popular in the younger generation as well. If you think you are a good candidate for Asian Eyelid Surgery, please call Shine Cosmetic Surgery today and let us help you look and feel your best.

Asian rhinoplasty

The Asian face is uniquely different from other races and requires special methods to enhance the appearance without creating an unnatural result that does not fit naturally with one’s ethnicity.
Dr. Daniel H. Lin, owner and director of Shine Cosmetic Surgery, offers a vast array of facial cosmetic surgery procedures and he is considered an expert on Asian facial plastic surgery. Although traditional Western techniques are appropriate in select cases, Asian facial cosmetic surgery requires cultural sensitivity and unique strategies that preserve a natural appearance while still enhancing beauty. Rhinoplasty, or nose surgery, is often referred to as “nose reshaping” or a “nose job”. Patients choose it to improve the appearance and proportion of their nose to enhance facial harmony but the surgery also corrects impaired breathing problems caused by structural abnormalities in the nose. The goal of ethnic rhinoplasty is the same as “conventional” rhinoplasty, which is to refine the nasal contours in order to improve the harmony between the nose and the other facial features. The difference in ethnic rhinoplasty however requires advanced skill on the part of the surgeon because of several special considerations.
The Asian nose has several distinguishing features when compared to the Caucasian nose.
Typically, the Asian nose has thicker skin, with a deeper and flatter radix, and a lower or sometimes depressed nasal bridge. The tip of the nose tends to have a broad dome while both the tip and the nostrils can be thicker skinned, wider, and have more fibro-fatty tissue. The columella, or underside of the nose, tends to be minimal and darker skin tones are more prone to scarring and that is why the surgeon has to pay special attention to the placement of incisions and post-operative incision care. In addition, pigmented skin is more prone to skin discoloration after surgery and that means that the surgeon must know how to create the incisions and reshape the skin and cartilage for the best possible results. Dr. Lin is one of the more experienced Los Angeles ethnic nose surgery providers and he is qualified and highly skilled at addressing all of the unique aspects of ethnic rhinoplasty.
During your consultation at Shine Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Lin will carefully evaluate your skin type, tone, and thickness.
He will assess your cartilage and nasal bone and explore the unique anatomy of your nose. Dr. Lin will then ask you to explain your expectations and how you would like your nose to look after rhinoplasty. By understanding your concerns and goals, together you will select the best surgical techniques for your unique situation and at the end of your pre-surgical consultation, Dr. Lin will give you a list of things you need to do to prepare for your Asian Rhinoplasty procedure.
Dr. Lin performs ethnic rhinoplasty under general or sedation anesthesia depending on your unique situation.
If extensive nasal reshaping is needed or if this is a revision rhinoplasty, general anesthesia might be more appropriate. After your surgery preparation, Dr. Lin will perform an incision within your nose or across the thin strip of skin between your nostrils. For most ethnic rhinoplasty treatments, the outer incision is needed because it allows Dr. Lin to open your nose and perform comprehensive reshaping. If you desire to increase the height of your nasal bridge, Dr. Lin will add cartilage to achieve this goal and the cartilage is often taken from your nasal septum or ear. Depending on the extent of your nose reshaping, the procedure can take from 1-2 hours.
As a leading Asian Rhinoplasty provider, Dr. Lin is dedicated to helping all of his patients achieve the best possible rhinoplasty results.
Because ethnic nose surgery is a particularly complex procedure, Dr. Lin carefully monitors you throughout your recovery stage. Within the first week after surgery, a splint is applied to help maintain the new shape and initial swelling will subside within 1-2 weeks, at which time you will be able to resume breathing through your nose and return to work and a light regimen of activities. Within one month, most of the swelling will subside and your nose will begin to reveal its new shape. Dr. Lin will ask you to adhere to your follow-up visits to monitor your progress and that will give him the opportunity to address any concerns you might have while avoiding complications. Due to his extensive skill and experience, Dr. Lin’s ethnic rhinoplasty patients achieve outstanding aesthetic results and they are thrilled with their new appearance. If you are of Asian descent and you desire to change your nasal contours, please call Shine Cosmetic Surgery and schedule your consultation today with highly skilled ethnic rhinoplasty provider, Dr. Lin. He is looking forward to explaining your nose surgery options and he wants you to know that choosing a surgeon experienced in successfully performing Asian rhinoplasty is crucial to achieving all of your aesthetic goals.

Brow Lift

The effects of growing older are inevitable and often your brow and forehead areas are the first to show the signs of aging.
When you look in the mirror and see unwanted frown lines above your nose and in the middle of your forehead, you look and feel older than you really are. A brow lift, also known as a forehead lift, is a procedure that allows Dr. Lin to access the muscles causing your furrow lines. Raising your brows will minimize the creases that develop from age, genetics, and stress by smoothing wrinkles across your forehead, elevating droopy eyebrows, reducing excess skin above your upper lids, and by repositioning your sagging brow.
Based on new advances in medical technology, different methods are used to perform this procedure
and at Shine Cosmetic Surgery a brow lift can be performed alone or in combination with other procedures.
There are two methods to lift your forehead and eyebrow areas
including the: Traditional Brow Lift; The Endoscopic Lift.
The traditional brow lift technique, or coronal brow lift, involves one continuous incision beginning at the level of your ears extending up around your hairline.
This technique is more extensive than endoscopic surgery and can produce more dramatic results in patients with a significant amount of excess tissue.
During the endoscopic lift, Dr. Lin will make a few tiny incisions so there is virtually no scarring.
He will insert a miniature camera on the end of a thin tube (scope) into one of the incisions to see the surgical area and make very precise adjustments to your muscle and tissue. Dr. Lin will use small anchors to secure the tissue and because the cuts are smaller, this procedure is less invasive so you will have a shorter recovery time.
Swelling and bruising are to be expected on your forehead and eyes after your brow lift surgery however, this always varies between patients.
Any symptoms will begin to resolve during the first week after surgery and your forehead may also have decreased sensation that will also improve over time. Most patients resume minimal activity between 7-10 days and complete recovery occurs in approximately two weeks. Depending on your preference, Dr. Lin uses either general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation and this will be decided before your procedure.
During your initial consultation, Dr. Lin will discuss your current health, medical history, and overall aesthetic goals.
He will evaluate your forehead region and have you make a series of expressions so he can decide how to best correct your unique situation through an individual plan. Dr. Lin will listen to your concerns and depending on your skin quality, the amount of excess tissue, as well as the position of the inner, middle, and outer portions of your eyebrows, he will recommend the type of surgery that will give you the most rewarding results. Your conversation will also help Dr. Lin understand your expectations and together you will determine whether they can be realistically achieved.
If you are considering a brow lift in the California area, please call Shine Cosmetic Surgery today and let us schedule your appointment with Dr. Lin.
In addition to a brow lift, our practice offers many other rejuvenating options to lift, tighten, and smooth your facial appearance. As a leading cosmetic surgeon in California, Dr. Lin has the experience and expertise to create a beautiful and natural-looking you. Brow lift surgery will restore your youthful appearance and many satisfied patients leave our facility feeling more refreshed and alert than they have in years. For more information, please contact Shine Cosmetic Surgery today and let us help you decide if brow lift surgery is right for you.

Cheek Implant

Prominent cheekbones have always defined the classic notion of beauty because defined cheekbones enhance a facial profile by improving the overall proportion and harmony of the face.
As early as our thirties, many of us start to notice unwelcome changes in the mid-face and if you have lost the distinct cheekbones you once enjoyed when you were younger, a cheek implant may be a solution for you. At Shine Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Daniel H. Lin performs cheek implant surgery (malarplasty), also known as malar (high cheek) or submalar (low cheek) augmentation to dramatically improve your facial contour by restoring your once prominent facial features. As you age, your cheeks start to look sunken emphasizing the hollows under your eyes. Marionette lines start to become deeper and nasolabial folds become more noticeable as your cheek fat pads descend and Dr. Lin uses specialized techniques to restore a more natural look to your mid-face.
Cheek implants can rejuvenate your facial profile if you have conditions
that include: Cheeks that are flat looking, hollow, and lacking contour; Deep lines that have developed between your nose and the corners of your mouth; Your face is out of balance with your other facial features; You have lost the fullness and youthfulness in your cheeks; Your smile lines are making you look older.
A cheek implant is an anti-aging surgical procedure that safely and effectively corrects the problems listed above.
Dr. Lin typically performs cheek implant surgery using IV Sedation however if it is combined with other surgical procedures, MAC (monitored anesthesia care) may be used. After you are sedated and comfortable, Dr. Lin will use the surgical technique discussed during your consultation that best meets your individual needs. Cheek implant surgery is performed through an invisible, intra-oral incision in the upper gum in your mouth and through this incision; Dr. Lin will create a pocket in which the implant (prosthesis) is situated. You can rest assured that Dr. Lin is highly skilled and experienced in positioning the implant to achieve precise placement and your desired aesthetic results. He will sculpt and augment the area to maintain proper balance, restore proportion, and enhance your appearance and most swelling will subside in 10-14 days after your surgery. Complications are rare and any discomfort is easily managed with medication. Your results will be visible within a few weeks after your swelling completely subsides and your internal sutures will dissolve on their own.
Dr. Lin performs cheek implant surgery using his skills and expertise to effectively address visible age-related changes to your mid-face area.
To enhance the results of cheek implant surgery, Dr. Lin may also recommend adding injectable fillers such as Radiesse®, Restylane®, Perlane®, or Juvéderm®. Some patients also choose to combine other facial enhancement procedures such a blepharoplasty or a facelift with their cheek implant surgery. If you are tired of looking in the mirror and being disappointed with the appearance of your mid-face, please call Shine Cosmetic Surgery today to find out if you are a good candidate for a cheek implant.

Chin Implants

A strong jaw line has always been considered a distinguishing factor for attractiveness
and that is one of the reasons chin implants are considered one of the fastest growing plastic surgery procedures according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The goal of chin implants (mentoplasty) is to balance your facial profile by enhancing a weak chin and improving overall facial harmony. A weak chin will often make the face look too pointy and the neck appear too fat. Ideally, your face should be divided into equally proportioned thirds in the upper, middle, and lower parts. Each of these parts should have proportional prominence and when the lower part of the chin is either to short vertically or receded, a chin implant improves the vertical height as well as the projection of the chin.
The ideal size of the chin is somewhat subjective and depends on other factors such as the height of the individual and the overall size of the face and nose.
It has been said that in a profile view, the front of your chin should come close to a vertical line drawn from the vermilion border of your lower lip or red line and the front border of a weak chin is usually set back significantly from this ideal red line. Chin augmentation surgery can make a huge difference to men and women with underdeveloped chins and jawlines. At Shine Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Daniel H. Lin is proud to make a difference in his patient’s lives by adding shape and size to a weak or receding chin (Microgenia). He understands that chin implant surgery enhances aesthetic attractiveness leading to a marked increase in confidence and self-esteem.
Using IV sedation anesthesia, Dr. Lin performs chin augmentation by placing a synthetic implant over the bony chin to improve the balance between your chin and the rest of your face.
The implant is inserted through a small incision under your chin in a crease that serves as a natural camouflage. Alternatively, an incision can be made inside the mouth, between the gum, and the lip depending on the patient’s needs. The materials of choice for chin augmentation are Silastic (medical-grade silicone rubber) and Gore-Tex and because the implant will rest directly on top of bone, it will feel like an extension of the bone itself. Chin implants stabilize over time and do not reabsorb so the results are permanent and in situations where there is excess neck fat, liposuction can remove it during your chin implant procedure. A chin implant takes approximately 30 minutes and although you may experience minor discomfort, this is easily controlled with medication. Swelling around your chin will improve within 4-5 days and most patients are able to resume their normal routine at that time although it is recommended that you avoid chewing hard foods for approximately one week.
After chin augmentation, the position of your chin will be closer to the ideal line and your neck will also appear thinner and more sculpted as well.
If you are considering a chin implant, Dr. Lin encourages you to contact Shine Cosmetic Surgery and schedule a consultation. During your meeting, he will listen to your concerns and discuss your options and together you will decide if you are a suitable candidate for this procedure. Dr. Lin understands that there is a great variety when it comes to individual features of the chin, neck, and lower jaw so he will customizes a treatment plan designed specifically for you. If you have inherited a profile with little or no chin, a chin implant may be the perfect solution you have been looking for so please call Shine Cosmetic Surgery today.

Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)

Protruding ears often cause self-consciousness and a lack of confidence in appearance that is hard to bear.
In adults as well as young children, rude stares, taunting and teasing, and cruel nicknames can result in long-term and damaging psychological effects. Otoplasty, or ear reshaping surgery, is a procedure designed to reposition or set back protruding ears. Misshapen ears represent the most common congenital abnormality of the face and neck region and otoplasty is the surgery used by plastic surgeons to reduce the prominence of the auricles also known as ear pinning or ear setback. Fortunately, at Shine Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Daniel H. Lin brings his skill, experience, and training to every otoplasty he performs on children and adults. Patients travel from California and beyond to seek his services because he provides the safest and most effective plastic surgery procedures available while achieving the best possible outcome. Dr. Lin uses a variety of techniques to provide his otoplasty patients with exceptional results and ears that will complement the natural symmetry of their face.
Dr. Lin realizes that ear surgery patient’s ears are different and that is why otoplasty may refer to the correction of a number of different ear conditions
that include ears that protrude excessively, ears that have abnormally shaped cartilage, earlobes that are stretched out or torn from earrings, and earlobes that droop as a result of age and gravity. During embryologic maturity (before birth), the unborn child’s ears project straight out and away from their head. By the ninth month of development, the ears normally assume a position closer to the head and develop natural folds however when development stops short of completion, the ears become prominent and lack the usual folds. Some ears appear unusual due to a large cartilage bowl and lop ears are a result of weakness in the cartilage of the upper ear lobe causing the ears to flop down instead of lying near to the head. Some patients have both a large cartilage bowl as well as weakness of the cartilage and treatment involves surgical repair of the deformed cartilage. An otoplasty can correct numerous ear problems and following surgical correction, the visual and psychological improvement is dramatic and rewarding to the patient, family, and Dr. Lin and his professional team as well.
Otoplasty is performed through skin incisions made along the back of the ears in which Dr. Lin will reposition the cartilage before holding it in place with permanent sutures.
In some cases, an appropriate amount of skin behind the ears may be removed as well to compensate for the new position of the ears. With adults, otoplasty can be performed under local anesthesia although children may require hospital-based anesthesia depending upon their age. There is usually little discomfort after otoplasty surgery and swelling is minimal subsiding in 5-7 days. The decrease in the space behind your ear is a normal occurrence after repositioning and incisional scarring is not noticeable because the incisions are made behind your ears. Although most patients may return to light work or school after a week, you should protect your ears for at least two months and as with any surgery, it may take up to a year for the healing process to complete. Once the ears have healed, it will be almost impossible to distinguish them from “normal” ears.
For children, pinning the ears is a common technique used during otoplasty to achieve the desired result
but adult patients may select a different approach as many wish to reshape or reduce the size of the ears to help them appear symmetrical with the contours of their face. While your ears help you hear, listen, and understand, when you have protruding, disfigured, or large ears you feel unnatural and otoplasty will bring back balance to your entire face by recreating the natural shape of your ear. At Shine Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Lin will give you compassionate and expert attention and during your consultation, he will listen to all of your concerns and answer any questions you may have. Dr. Lin looks forward to helping you escape the struggles you have endured with your ear issues so whether it is shape, placement, or size, please call Shine Cosmetic Surgery today.

Endoscopic Brow Lift

As time passes, the skin on your face loses elasticity leading to sagging skin, intense creases, and deep wrinkles.
When these changes occur, frown lines develop and your brows begin to droop making you look much older than you really are. Fortunately, by choosing an experienced plastic surgeon such as Dr. Daniel H. Lin M.D., there is something you can do about your aging appearance. From his state-of-the-art facility, Shine Cosmetic Surgery located in Los Angeles, California, Dr. Lin offers the most recent technological advances in medicine including the endoscopic brown lift. Endoscopic refers to the small viewing instrument that uses a camera to see beneath the tissue and this allows Dr. Lin to view images of your body’s internal structures through very small incisions instead of the normal ear-to-ear incision. With the endoscopic brow lift, Dr. Lin will make three or more tiny incisions at your hairline and use the endoscope to guide him when removing the muscles that produce your frown lines before he repositions your eyebrows at a higher level.
There are two types of traditional brow lifts: endoscopic and open.
Technology has created many developments for less invasive procedures in all surgical specialties and the endoscope has been a key advancement supporting this trend. The endoscope is currently used in a variety of reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgical applications however the endoscopic brow lift was the first procedure to gain widespread acceptance. Although the endoscopic brow lift has become a popular procedure in the past few years, not all plastic surgeons are experienced in endoscopic brow lifts so when considering this procedure it is crucial that you choose someone with experience. Board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Lin is one of California’s leading plastic surgeons and commonly performs the endoscopic brow lift procedure satisfying hundreds of patients.
Also called a forehead lift or eyebrow lift, a brow lift corrects skin wrinkling and loss of tone that causes your eyebrows to sag giving you a hooded appearance.
A brow lift softens the deep creases across your forehead, reduces the horizontal frown lines at the top of your nose, and improves the vertical lines between your brows. An endoscopic brow lift is the only plastic surgery procedure that can increase the distance from your lateral brow to your upper eyelashes resulting in a more youthful, refreshed appearance. With this procedure, the positioning of your eyebrows can be equalized dramatically softening what might appear to be a tired or angry look. Dr. Lin often combines a brow lift with the division of the glabellar muscles, which are the muscles that cause scowl or frown lines. If Dr. Lin feels using a combination of procedures would create a more aesthetically pleasing brow for you, he will discuss your options during your first visit.
Endoscopic brow lifts have several advantages
including: Smaller incisions; Less chance of infection; Fewer sensation changes; Less numbness and itching; No compromise to your hair; A more natural result; Longer lasting outcome; Brow lifts also have the additional benefit of addressing the area below your eyes.
Brow lift surgery is a cosmetic procedure designed to lift the tissues of a descended forehead and restore the natural arch of your eyebrows.
Typically, an endoscopic forehead lift requires the same steps as the traditional procedure with the difference being the incision. During your brow lift, the endoscope is inserted through one of the small incisions, allowing Dr. Lin to have a clear view of the muscles and tissues beneath your skin. Using another instrument inserted through a different incision, your forehead skin will be lifted and the muscles and underlying tissues are removed or re-contoured to produce a smoother appearance. Your eyebrows may also be lifted and secured into their higher position by sutures beneath your skin’s surface behind your hairline. When your lift is complete, the scalp incisions will be closed with stitches and the area will be washed accompanied by gauze and an elastic bandage. The surgery takes approximately 1-2 hours, usually under IV sedation and a local anesthetic.
Recovery time is shorter with the endoscopic technique and you should be able to resume your normal routine within one week.
In approximately three weeks, almost all signs of your surgery will no longer be visible.
A brow lift can treat
Glabellar creases or furrows; Descended brow; Droopy eyebrow; Asymmetric brow; Crow’s feet; Misshaped brow; Furrows above your nose; Furrows between your eyes; Excess tissue on your upper eyelid; Interference of vision; Forehead lines; Frown lines caused by contraction of the corrugator muscles between your eyebrows and over the bridge of your nose.
There is no need to suffer from a tired-looking face any longer.
If you wish to improve the appearance of your forehead and upper eyelid region, Dr. Lin can assist you in achieving the look you have always wanted. His knowledge and experience combined with his artistic flair will help you obtain long lasting results. If you are interested in an endoscopic brow lift, you can rest assured that Shine Cosmetic Surgery has the experience and expertise it takes to offer you a beautiful and natural outcome. The endoscopic brow lift is an advanced technique and a significant improvement over the traditional form of brow lift surgery. At Shine Cosmetic Surgery, Los Angeles cosmetic surgeon Dr. Lin performs endoscopic brow lift surgery as well as many other cosmetic surgery procedures. For more information on the endoscopic brow lift, contact Shine Cosmetic Surgery today and let our friendly staff schedule your complimentary consultation. Dr. Lin is committed to giving you a rewarding experience that does not end when you leave the operating room so when you choose Shine Cosmetic Surgery, you will receive a long-term relationship that will help you love the way you look for years to come.

Eyelid Surgery

When you first meet someone, the most visible characteristic you notice about them is their eyes.
Likewise, when you look in the mirror and see your reflection, the first thing you notice about your own eyes is the changes that start to occur as you age. Droopy eyelids, bags, obstruction, narrowed eyes, and a tired appearance are just a few of the factors that make you look and feel older than you really are. Even if we do everything possible through diet and exercise to maintain a youthful appearance, the seemingly inevitable changes that take place around our eyes as we age eventually betray us. Because our eyes are so much a part of our daily interaction with others, the way they look is important because that is what people focus on when we communicate. Fortunately today, at Shine Cosmetic Surgery under the direction of Dr. Daniel H. Lin M.D., your appearance can be easily improved with eyelid surgery also known as blepharoplasty. An outpatient procedure that removes the excess skin and bags from your eyes, recovery is quick with all signs of surgery gone in approximately 3-4 weeks.
Sometimes called an eyelid lift, eyelid surgery is a delicate operation that rejuvenates the skin and muscles around your eyes
and can be performed on both the upper and the lower eyelids. During eyelid surgery, excess skin is removed and fat is repositioned. The repositioning of fat can simultaneously diminish puffiness and fill hollows and eliminating the excess skin and tightening the muscles will smooth wrinkles and folds.
Eyelid surgery is a relatively short procedure, taking only one to two hours to complete.
Most patients are able to resume non-strenuous activity in 1-2 days and because the incisions are tiny, recovery is quick. There is usually minimal pain associated with this type of surgery while slight swelling and bruising of the eyelids varies with each patient. Although eyelids primarily sag and droop in older years, today many young people are choosing to have eyelid surgery to correct eyelids that sag as a result of genetics.
The key to a good outcome when having eyelid surgery is to know which procedure, or combination of procedures will offer you the best results.
Because of this, during your preoperative evaluation Dr. Lin will examine your medical history, access your facial structure, and discuss all of your expectations and goals. Dr. Lin knows that beauty is not only skin deep and he has expert knowledge regarding the soft tissue, muscles, nerves, cartilage, and bones underneath your skin. He understands how these structures relate to each other and how they change over time and because of this, he is able to give you an individualized treatment plan that will last for years to come.
Whether he is correcting your eyes or performing a full facelift, Dr. Lin is an expert in performing a variety of cosmetic procedures
that will diminish the visible signs of aging in your face and body. If you are interested in discovering how a blepharoplasty may be able to restore vitality and youth to your eyes, Dr. Lin invites you to schedule a personal consultation with him at Shine Cosmetic Surgery where he will explain all aspects of the surgery thoroughly. There is no reason to wait another day so please contact us and let our helpful staff schedule your appointment: an appointment that is the starting point for giving you back your beautiful eyes and making you proud of the way you look.

Eyelids

Upper Eyelids
Aging, genetics, sun exposure, and years of consistent muscle movement (such as blinking) cause your upper eyelids to droop. Misplaced pockets of fat distort the natural contours of your eyes creating wrinkles and folds of skin where your eyelid was once smooth and firm. The results of symptoms range from a subtle fold of extra skin in your upper lid or having so much skin that it rests on your eyelashes causing an obstruction of vision. Another reason for upper eyelid heaviness is that your eyebrows start to descend with age and as they do, they push the skin just underneath your brows onto your upper eyelids. During upper lid blepharoplasty, Dr. Lin will make a tiny incision along the crease of your upper eyelid to provide access to the area being treated. The incision will be made in the natural crease of your eyelid so there is no visible scar. He will then remove an ellipse of skin and sometimes the excess fat that is giving your eyes their puffy appearance before tightening the skin and sealing the incision with fine sutures. For an optimal outcome, it is sometimes recommended that your upper eyelid surgery be combined with a forehead lift since drooping eyelids can originate from a heavy brow.
Lower Lids
Lower eyelid surgery at Shine Cosmetic Surgery addresses bags, dark circles, and loose or wrinkled skin that appear beneath your eyes. Many people simply have too much extra lower eyelid skin and the puffiness underneath their eyes makes them look old and tired. Lower eyelid surgery can correct this by improving the tone of the skin beneath your eyes resulting in a more refreshed look. There are two types of lower lid blepharoplasty. In most cases, Dr. Lin will make an incision just below the lash line of your lower eyelid to remove fatty tissue and skin before tightening the skin and muscles of your lower lid. If you do not need to have the muscles of your lower lid trimmed, Dr. Lin may perform what is called a transconjunctival blepharoplasty. In this procedure, the incision is actually made inside your lower eyelid making scarring completely invisible. Laser skin resurfacing or a chemical peel to rejuvenate your skin’s elasticity and restore your youthful texture can enhance the results of lower eyelid surgery.

Treatments

Bags or puffiness beneath your eyes can be treated with eyelid surgery.
There are several reasons for this condition stemming from the tissue that holds back the fat living around your eyes. Because of many factors including aging, genetics, and environmental exposure, the tissue eventually weakens allowing the fat to push outwards. To correct this, Dr. Lin will make an incision on the inner surface of your eyelid and remove or reposition the extra fat leaving no outside scar.
Wrinkles and excess skin of the lower lids can be corrected in several ways.
Dr. Lin will excise the extra skin through a tiny incision hidden just underneath your lower eyelashes and once healed, this incision is almost invisible.
Dark, under-eye circles are caused by a variety of reasons including genetics, allergies, and increased fat deposits.
While blepharoplasty is designed to surgically remove the fat deposits underneath your eyes, if this is not the cause of your dark circles eyelid surgery will not eliminate the issue.
Prominent eyelids can be corrected with eyelid surgery by reducing excess fat around your eye and inserting stitches to make your eyelid crease more pronounced.

Facial Fat Grafting

Wrinkles
Folds
Contour depressions
Hollowness
Deep skin folds
Depressed scars
Recessed scars
Thin lips
Sunken cheeks
Laugh lines
Facial folds and creases

Fat Grafting Procedure

Fat removal with liposuction
Preparation of the fat
Injection of the fat

Other Info

he primary reason for aging is the loss of subcutaneous (under the skin) tissue, especially fat, which directly contributes to skin laxity.
Fat is considered the ideal filler because it is living tissue that exists in your own body. Fat transfer (medically termed fat grafting) is a procedure where your own fat tissues are used to increase volume in the internal areas of your body. Facial fat grafting, also called autologous fat grafting and micro-lipoinjection, involves harvesting fat from other areas of the body such as your abdomen, thighs, or buttocks, which are most similar to the texture of your face. Fat graft transplantation is based on rejuvenation similar to dermal filler soft tissue augmentation except that facial fat grafting uses human fatty tissue. Facial fat grafting is also significantly different because it restores and rejuvenates the outer appearance of your skin thanks to natural growth factors. Another great advantage of fat grafting is that it has the potential to last longer than synthetic fillers and it reduces any possibility of infection since the tissue comes from your own body. There is also research that states fat grafting increases collagen production thus speeding up the healing process.
Facial fat grafting is performed on an outpatient basis and both the area from which the fat is taken
and the treatment site will be numbed using a local anesthetic. Dr. Lin will use a small needle attached to a syringe to remove fat from the donor site and once removed, the fat is processed to remove excess fluids. The fat will then be re-injected under the skin beneath the targeted wrinkle using another needle and this process will be repeated until the desired correction has been achieved. The re-injected fat and stem cells cause new blood vessels to form supporting the fat graft and this process can lead to long-term solutions that will delay the need for complex surgery for years to come.

Face Lift

As you age, the skin on your face loses its elasticity causing it to droop.
Lax muscle tone, facial creases, displaced fat, and sagging skin can make you look tired and old creating a lack of confidence. The muscle and tissue beneath your skin begin to descend and your cheeks appear flatter, which deepens the folds or creases that occur from your nose to the sides of your mouth (nasolabial folds). This declining tissue builds up in the lower part of your face, causing a heavy appearance and the lower portion of your jaw loses definition making it appear that the bottom part of your face is blending in with the upper part of your neck.
Obviously, all of the conditions listed above are unwelcome signs of aging but fortunately there is a solution.
A facelift can dramatically rejuvenate your appearance by diminishing the signs of aging in your face. From his state-of-the-art facility, Shine Cosmetic Surgery located in Los Angeles, California, Dr. Daniel H. Lin M.D. can perform a facelift to correct the laxity in your face by tightening your underlying muscle and removing excess fat deposits. The surgery will involve the precise removal of excess skin and the tightening of remaining skin for a youthful, yet natural look. Through his years of extensive training and unsurpassed expertise, Dr. Lin thoroughly understands the aging process and he offers procedures that will effectively make a lasting change in your appearance that you can be proud of for years to come.
A facelift is not a very exact term because it does not lift your entire face.
A facelift is a facial surgery option that targets the middle portion of your face around your eyes and upper cheeks. The original facelift operation pulled the skin of the face and neck upwards causing several problems. Skin stretches and since it was an operation involving only the skin, it would eventually stretch back out after several years. Surgeons now know that the underlying problem of the aging face is not the skin but the tissue underneath and pulling the skin upwards did nothing to correct or fix the problem.
Over the years, the facelift continues to evolve and the procedure has changed from merely lifting the skin to more complex deeper plane lifting techniques.
Many different techniques are available today with outcomes that are consistently reliable and satisfying and the key to a successful facelift is to tighten your underlying tissues with a vertical pull without removing too much skin. Unnatural looking face-lifts are caused by excessive skin removal and that is why you should entrust your surgery to Dr. Lin. Patients in the California area and even around the globe seek Dr. Lin’s services because of the reputation he has earned for his natural and beautiful facelift results.
Like most surgical procedures Dr. Lin performs, due to advanced technology a facelift requires IV sedation or local anesthesia instead of general anesthesia.
Incisions will be made in front of and behind your ears and sometimes they may extend into your scalp or the lower portions of your hairline. Once Dr. Lin makes the incisions, excess skin and tissue is removed and underlying structures will be adjusted and “lifted”. Muscle tightening as well as liposuction of your neck and jowls may be performed and your excess skin will be removed or repositioned before being sutured in place. To complete your surgery, Dr. Lin may place surgical drains under your skin at the incision site to prevent fluid build up. Preventing fluid build up reduces swelling and facilitates healing and the drains will be removed after several days. Your sutures will be removed one week after your surgery and swelling and bruising typically lasts 7-10 days. Although most patients report minimal discomfort, pain is common in the first days after your surgery and it is important that you receive adequate rest. You should refrain from any sort of strenuous activity and as the weeks progress, you will be able to return to normal activities as instructed by Dr. Lin.
How long the results of your facelift lasts are as individual as you are.
A facelift procedure will turn back the clock but facial aging will continue at a normal rate. For this reason, typically patients consider another facelift in six to ten years although many people never have a second procedure. Ideal candidates for facelift surgery should have good overall physical and mental health, as well as realistic surgical expectations.
With just one procedure, your facelift can achieve the following results
including: A more redefined jaw line; Restoration of the fuller cheeks of your youth; Softening of your nasolabial folds; A more slender, smoother neck; Your lower eyelids will have a more youthful appearance.
Shine Cosmetic Surgery offers several cosmetic procedures depending on the extent and type of change you seek.
A traditional facelift addresses the deep layers of your face but for those with less extensive issues, a mini-facelift may offer the level of rejuvenation you need. A mini-lift tightens your jowls, cheeks, and neck using less extensive incisions. Though traditional and mini-facelifts provide great anti-aging results, they may not address all of your aesthetic facial issues. In some cases, Dr. Lin may recommend a combination of procedures such as a brow lift, eyelid surgery, or neck lift for a more complete cosmetic transformation.
Considering whether a facelift is right for you can be an overwhelming decision but if you are ready to see a younger looking person when you look in the mirror
board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Lin invites you to explore your options by scheduling your complimentary patient consultation. Dr. Lin will take the time to listen to your goals and together you will determine if combining procedures would be advantageous. He understands that facelift terminology is confusing and he advises that you be aware of promises that sound too good to be true. Untrained surgeons can leave you with an unbalanced, extreme, or artificial appearance and he urges you to thoroughly research the credentials of a physician before you choose to have a facelift or any cosmetic procedure. Dr. Lin is an expert at modern facial procedures, bringing state-of-the-art techniques and unsurpassed care to his patients so to learn more about looking and feeling your best, please call Shine Cosmetic Surgery today.

Facial Implants

In a world with so many different types of people, it is impossible to objectively determine the “perfect face” because beauty is easy to notice but hard to define.
Around 300 B.C., the Greek mathematician Euclid identified the “Golden Proportion,” as the ideal face. His definition was based on the formula of the face being two-thirds as wide as it is tall, with a nose no longer than the distance between the eyes. During the European Renaissance, renowned artists used the same equation to create their masterpieces when painting human faces and years later, scientists adopted this mathematical formula to help explain why some people are considered beautiful and some are not.
There is no doubt that we live our lives based on our physical appearance, which affects how we see ourselves and how others see us as well.
Having distinguished facial features, defined contours, and natural angles that are proportionate create structural harmony and since few of us are born with the facial attributes we hope for, today more people are turning to plastic surgery. According to new statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the overall number of cosmetic procedures has increased over 162 percent since the collection of the statistic data first began. Helping you achieve improved facial features is the ultimate goal of facial plastic surgery procedures and at Shine Cosmetic Surgery; Dr. Daniel H. Lin M.D. understands that one of the most important aspects of your appearance is your facial profile.
A harmonious balance creates the aesthetics of your face and the appearance of your face is determined by three basic components
that include your skin, your soft tissues, and your underlying facial bones. When your face is disproportionate, it significantly affects your overall self-image and facial implants can change the characteristics that are making you unhappy. Facial implants are designed to define your face by increasing projection and creating more distinct features through enhancement or augmentation of the physical structures that make up your face. Facial implant surgery is completed through the insertion of specially formed solid, biocompatible materials and the precise type and size of facial implants best suited for you will be determined during your consultation with Dr. Lin. At your initial meeting, he will thoroughly examine the features you wish to change and evaluate your expectations and goals.
Facial implants are designed for reconstructive or rejuvenative purposes.
Available in a wide variety of sizes and styles, facial implants will benefit you if you are bothered by a weak jaw, small chin, thin lips, or lack of facial contour. While any area of your face can be augmented with implants, the chin, cheeks, jaw, and lips are the most common sites.
In the past, cosmetic surgeons concentrated on making patients look tighter instead of naturally younger.
Contemporary cosmetic surgeons however appreciate the importance of volume in facial aging and they utilize implants to restore fullness. If symmetry among facial features is your goal, it is important to remember that everyone’s face to some degree is asymmetric and your results may not produce complete symmetry. Dr. Lin’s commitment is to make your face beautiful by creating balance and proportion and to do this; your procedure may be performed alone or in combination with other facial contouring procedures.
The success and safety of your facial implant depends on being completely open and honest during your consultation with Dr. Lin. For this reason, he will ask you numerous questions about your health
and lifestyle and he will encourage you to voice any and all concerns at that time. As with any cosmetic procedure, the decision to have facial implant surgery is personal and you will have to decide if the benefits of facial implants will achieve your expectations. Dr. Lin will also explain any risks associated with facial surgery, the details of the procedure, and what to expect during your recovery so you will fully understand the cosmetic surgery you are about to undertake. If you are ready to look in the mirror and see a more proportionate, attractive face, we encourage you to learn more about Facial Implants by contacting Shine Cosmetic Surgery today.

Other Facial Implants

Chin Implants
Chin implants can increase the size and projection of your chin if it is not in proportion with your forehead and mid-face. A recessed chin has also been described as one that seems to disappear into the neck rather than appearing as a distinct facial feature. A chin implant can correct a weak chin and make it more proportional to the rest of your face. Chin implants involve inserting the implant into a pocket in front of your jawbone and the incision is made either along the lower lip inside your mouth or just below your chin area. Inserting a chin implant can takes approximately one hour and after your surgery, your chin will be swollen, firm and possibly bruised. Using cold compresses will significantly lessen the swelling as will keeping your upper body elevated when resting. Correction of a Double Chin (submental lipectomy) treats excess skin, fat or muscle beneath your chin. During this procedure, Dr. Lin will make a small incision underneath your chin through which liposuction will remove fat in this area. The muscles that cause bands can also be cut or sutured together and correction of a double chin is often performed along with a standard neck lift or cheek lift. A chin implant may also be recommended to compliment the overall basic shape and balance of your face during this corrective procedure.
Cheek Implants
Cheek implants increase the projection of your cheekbones and add volume to areas that need to be recessed. For cheek implants, Dr. Lin will make an incision inside your mouth or along your lower eyelid into which the cheek implant is inserted. Cheek implants have numerous advantages over other methods of restoring midface volume because fillers dissolve and sag over time. Cheek implants are fixed to your cheekbones with micro screws so they will always remain in place and never droop. If another cosmetic procedure is being performed at the same time as your cheek implant, such as a facelift or eyelid surgery, the implants will be inserted through those incisions. Cheek implants are used to create a more dramatic appearance to your face, giving more pronounced contour to your cheeks, and the surgery will take approximately one hour. When considering the available options for midface rejuvenation, nothing rivals the versatility of cheek implants.
Jaw Implants
Jaw implants increase the width of the lower third of your face and is popular because much like the chin, a weak jaw can be thought of as one that is not well defined and distinct from the neck. Jaw implants are incorporated through incisions made inside your mouth on either side of your lower lip where the implant is inserted. Jaw implant surgery takes approximately 1-2 hours.
Lip Implants
Lip Implants will add fullness to thin lips. Full lips are often associated with youthfulness and sensuality and as women age, their lips thin. Lip implants are generally performed on an outpatient basis using local anesthesia. Dr. Lin will make small incisions in the corners of your lips to insert the implant or graft and the implant will then be held in place with sutures. The procedure for all facial implants follows a similar pattern and the results are visible almost immediately. Initial swelling will subside over the first week with the use of cold compresses and continue to dispel for the following 2-4 weeks. Swelling from facial implants should go away completely in 1-2 months as your final results appear. The best way to ensure a positive outcome is through follow-up consultations with Dr. Lin at Shine Cosmetic Surgery.

Different Steps for your Facial Implant Surgery

Step 1 - Anesthesia
Medications are administered for your comfort during the surgical procedure and the choices include IV sedation and general anesthesia. The best choice for your treatment will be decided during your pre-operative consultation.
Step 2 - The incision
For a chin implant, the incision may be inside your mouth, along the crease that joins your lower lip and gums, or just underneath your chin. The specific area to be augmented in your cheek will determine where an implant will be positioned on your cheekbone. Cheek implants are commonly placed through incisions in your mouth. Jaw implants are generally placed through the mouth with incisions inside your mouth, further back along your jawline, or at the crease where the inside of your cheek and gums meet.
Step 3 - Closing the incisions
Your incisions will be closed with absorbable sutures or stitches that will be removed within 1-2 weeks following your surgery.
Step 4 - Enjoy your results
While the initial outcome of plastic surgery with facial implants is noticeable almost immediately, it may take several months for the swelling to dissipate.

Revision Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is a common type of reconstructive and cosmetic nasal surgery performed on the outside or inside of your nose.
People choose nasal surgery for many reasons including to improve breathing, to correct congenital or acquired deformities, to cosmetically change the size and shape of their nose, or to repair nasal injuries from trauma. Revision rhinoplasty, also referred to as secondary or tertiary rhinoplasty, is a plastic surgery procedure designed to correct problems resulting from prior nasal surgery. While revision rhinoplasty can improve both aesthetic and functional issues, it is often a very challenging procedure and requires a surgeon with specific training experience. Dr. Daniel H. Lin performs revision rhinoplasty surgery at Shine Cosmetic Surgery providing his patients with the highest level of skill and expertise possible.
Operating on a nose the second time is much more difficult because the tissues of the nose are often scared and the natural surgical planes are not easily identifiable.
Dr. Lin has a complete understanding of the anatomy of the nose and during your revision rhinoplasty, he will not only repair any external deformity that resulted from the previous surgery, he will also correct any breathing problems not been addressed at the time of the original surgery. Besides having to know the anatomy so well, very often during a revision rhinoplasty procedure there is a need for grafts to be applied to the nose in order to substitute for tissue that has been removed or injured. Dr. Lin will reposition cartilage and replace missing structures and if grafts are required from another area of the body, he is an expert in knowing what types of grafts to use and he performs this procedure delicately so as not to create additional deformities.
Dr. Lin performs revision rhinoplasty as an outpatient procedure using IV sedation or general anesthesia.
He often requires an open approach in which a small incision is made on the skin between your nostrils. A revision rhinoplasty can take two or more hours to complete which is typically longer than the initial rhinoplasty. Although patients may undergo some discomfort, swelling, and bruising following their revision rhinoplasty, it is usually less than experienced after their primary rhinoplasty procedure. Work and many other normal activities can often be resumed one week after your revision rhinoplasty, though strenuous activities should be avoided for several weeks.
If you have had an initial rhinoplasty surgery that did not turn out as you expected, fortunately the good news is that Dr. Lin can give you the outcome you deserve.
During your consultation, he will encourage you to discuss what you dislike about your nose and what you hope to achieve through surgery. He will examine your nose thoroughly and discuss your medical history and if it is determined that you are a good candidate, he will explain your options and the details entailed with a revision rhinoplasty surgery and recovery. Because revision rhinoplasty is a highly customized and individualized surgery, your consultation with Dr. Lin is very important so please contact Shine Cosmetic Surgery today.

Rhinoplasty

Your nose is one of the most important features on your face because a proportional nose harmonizes and balances all of your other features.
If you have a nose that is too large, wide, or round, it becomes the center of focus and does not allow your other features to excel. Your entire face can be improved dramatically by changing the shape of your nose to better fit your face through Rhinoplasty, also known as a nose job.
Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure performed to correct an irregular nose and it is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures at Shine Cosmetic Surgery.
Under the direction of Dr. Daniel H. Lin M.D., Rhinoplasty is usually chosen for aesthetic reasons however it can also be performed to correct birth defects and breathing problems. Although Rhinoplasty is one of the most popular procedures in facial plastic surgery, it is also considered to be the most complex operation in cosmetic surgery. Dr. Lin understands that nasal anatomy and facial structure vary from person to person and that is why Rhinoplasty must be individualized for each patient who visits his practice. Through his several years of experience and hundreds of procedures performed, Rhinoplasty is one of Dr. Lin’s specialties. During any cosmetic surgery he performs, Dr. Lin is committed to determining the best aesthetic solution for your facial anatomy and to perform the procedure that will maximize long-term results. Through Rhinoplasty, plastic surgeon Dr. Lin will enhance your nose to match your facial structure so that it will appear beautiful and natural.
While most people are happy with the new look of their nose after surgery, the fact remains that among cosmetic surgery procedures Rhinoplasty has one of the highest rates of patient dissatisfaction.
Dr. Lin believes that this is a result of the lack of communication between surgeon and patient during the planning process and that is why he insists on a complete and thorough consultation. As a facial plastic surgery specialist with a strong aesthetic sense, Dr. Lin is highly experienced in refining the outcome of other surgeons’ work and he has the trusted reputation to create excellent results through Revision Rhinoplasty that are more in line your initial expectations. Revision Rhinoplasty is a procedure Dr. Lin performs for individuals who are seeking a redo from a previous nose job that did not live up to their ideal expectations.
During your Rhinoplasty, general anesthesia is used so that you will sleep and remain comfortable throughout the procedure.
Local anesthesia with intravenous (IV) sedation is also an option for some patients. After your nose surgery, it is perfectly normal for your nose and eyes to be swollen and bruised and how much bruising or swelling you experience will depend on the complexity of your surgery. It is crucial that you follow Dr. Lin’s instructions because this will improve the healing process and you should also attend all of your scheduled follow-up appointments so that he can assess your progress. You should also keep your head elevated during the day and while sleeping, as this will greatly reduce swelling and recovery time. On average, nose surgery patients are usually able to return to work in 10-20 days, depending on their specific surgery, and results vary with each patient.
Shine Cosmetic Surgery is very proud to have made such a positive difference for so many of our patients who have decided on Rhinoplasty.
If you are considering Rhinoplasty, feel free to contact our friendly staff and let them schedule your complimentary consultation. Dr. Lin would be pleased to discuss the details of nose surgery and how this procedure might be right for you so please call today if you are self conscious about your nose and you desire to improve your overall facial appearance.

Number of Ways

The overall size may be increased
The overall size may be decreased
A hump may be removed
The angle of your upper lip and nose may be altered
The bridge of your nose may be narrowed or reshaped
The width of your nostrils may be reduced
The bridge of your nose may be modified
The tip of your nose may be reshaped
The tip of your nose may be raised
An elongated nose can be shortened

Techniques

Open Rhinoplasty
Open Rhinoplasty; also know as Open Structure Rhinoplasty, is a surgical procedure that places a small incision between your two nostrils called the columella. This provides Dr. Lin the opportunity to visualize the internal structures of your nose and place sutures precisely where they are required. This exposure allows for the absolute best control in contouring and strengthening your nasal structures. The disadvantage of open rhinoplasty is that the post-operative swelling may take significantly longer to dispel however the scar from your procedure is quite small and will fade rapidly.
Closed Rhinoplasty
A Closed Rhinoplasty, also known as endonasal, incisionless, or scarless rhinoplasty, is a technique that uses incisions on the internal lining of your nose. Since closed rhinoplasty does not require an external incision, it does not disturb the tissues as much as the open technique and you will heal more quickly.

View All Services

Provided by

Browse

Shine Cosmetic Surgery

Accepted Insurance

Specialties

More Info

GalleryView all (1)

Reviews

Details

People Also Viewed

Shine Cosmetic Surgery