Information About Plastic Surgery Procedures

Orthognathic surgically corrects the alignment of the upper & lower jaw. The upper jaw (maxilla), lower jaw (mandible), or both jaws may be involved.

This procedure is done in cases needing very large advancements of the jaws such as in congential deformities, micrognathia and cleft lip & palate.

Genioplasty is a specialized chin surgery that repositions, lengthens or decreases a chin that is either receding or too prominent.

A facelift (rhytidectomy) is a surgery that lifts the skin and underlying facial tissue to give the face a tighter, softer, more youthful appearance.

Cheiloplasty and palatoplasty are reconstructive surgeries that repair a split in the upper lip (cleft lip) or the roof of the mouth (cleft palate).

Rhinoplasty surgery changes the shape and size for noses that are too large, wide, humped, crooked or deformed to produce a natural result.

Chin augmentation surgery (mentoplasty) can improve the appearance of the chin by using an implant to create a more prominent jaw line.

Drooping skin in the upper eyelids and puffiness or bags in the lower eyelids can be treated with eyelid surgery, known as blepharoplasty.

A fat transfer, also known as facial rejuvenation, is a procedure that removes fat from the body and transfers it to hollow areas on the face.

Otoplasty (ear surgery) is a procedure that reshapes the ears so they appear natural, and can be employed to correct conditions such as microtia.

Cheek implants are made of biocompatible material that is surgically inserted to create a stronger, more defined and harmonious facial appearance.

Lip augmentation enhances the beauty of the lips by reducing lines and wrinkles by using an implant, fat transfer or derma filler.

A browlift (also known as a forehead lift) surgically lifts a sagging eyebrow to create a smoother, awakened facial appearance.

Liposuction of the neck is a cosmetic procedure that removes pockets of excess fat from the neck and chin. Some patients may also require a neck lift.

Intense Pulse Light (IPL) restores sun-damaged skin by using beams of light, rather than lasers or abrasion, to leave the skin smooth and even.

Laser hair removal, with the advanced Lumenis system, selectively and permanently removes unwanted hair while leaving the nearby skin untouched.

BOTOX is an anti-aging, nonsurgical skin rejuvenation procedure that treats facial wrinkles and creates a smooth, softer skin appearance.

Radio frequency (RF) skin rejuvenation employs a temperature-controlled, radiofrequency generator system to help tighten, lift and smooth the skin.

Juvederm is a gel that includes natural hyaluronic acid, which once injected into the skin, subtly lifts and adds volume to create a softer look.

Laser skin resurfacing is a nonsurgical skin rejuvenation treatment that uses laser beams of light to treat sun damage on the face and neck.

Laser skin rejuvenation is a non-ablative treatment that uses a gentle laser method to stimulate collagen growth deep beneath the skin.

Sleep disorders affect more than 18 million people in the nation. Dr. Schendel offers surgical and nonsurgical treatments for sleep disorders.

Bimaxillary advancement is a procedure that advances the lower and upper jaw to create additional space in the mouth to cure obstructed sleep apnea.

UPPP (uvulopalatopharyngoplasty) is a sleep apnea procedure that removes any abnormal, excess tissue from the uvula at the back of the throat.

Genioglossus advancement is a sleep apnea surgery in which the base of the tongue is pulled forward so the airway and internal space is increased.

The goal of nasal surgery is to reduce nasal obstruction, reduce the severity of sleep-disordered breathing, or to facilitate sleep apnea treatment.