Facial Plastic Surgery in St. Louis, MO

The first step to a successful procedure is good health. Any patient considering facial plastic surgery should be in good general health. Patients should avoid nicotine products and smoking. During your consult, Dr. Hulsey will review your medical history and current health, as well as thoroughly discuss your concerns and desires. Having realistic expectations sets the stage for open and honest discussion, and overall satisfaction. Dr. Hulsey prioritizes all her patients needs to get you the end result you deserve. This happens with thorough consultation process to make sure everyone is on the same page.

Of course! Combing procedures is quite common, and allows a patient to achieve their desired result with just one recovery period. There are limits to the amount of procedures that can be combined, and sometimes procedures must be staged. The goal is to safely get you where you want to be while minimizing downtime.

There are multiple ways to address signs of facial aging. Surgery has the benefit of long-term results, but requires a recovery period. Injectables provide temporary results with minimal to no downtime. Laser resurfacing provides lasting results, but again must also be maintained regularly. The choice comes down to your end goals and preferences.  Dr. Hulsey will often combine surgical and non-surgical approaches to achieve a comprehensive rejuvenation. All options are open for discussion during your consultation. Dr. Hulsey can outline the benefits, disadvantages, and alternatives to all surgical and non-surgical approaches during your appointment.