Facial Plastics is led by Lucy L Shi, MD. Dr. Shi is a double board-certified Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon. Raised in NYC, she graduated with honors from the University of Pennsylvania and obtained her medical degree from Emory University. After completing residency in Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery she pursued fellowship in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery where she attained advanced training in rhinoplasty, facial rejuvenation, reconstructive surgery, facial reanimation, and facial feminization surgery. A meticulous surgeon, she strives to provide the best cosmetic and functional outcomes for every one of her patients. Dr. Shi holds board certifications in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery.
What is Plastic Surgery?
Facial plastic surgery is the reconstruction and repair of physical deformities that may be present at birth or caused by injuries, disease, or aging. The goal of facial plastic surgery is to restore and improve both function and appearance by removing or repositioning facial tissue. This may be achieved by several techniques, including surgical incision and excision, electrosurgery, dermabrasion, and chemical application and injection.
Realistic Expectations are Important
It is important that you have realistic expectations regarding facial plastic surgery. Surgery can improve your appearance or correct a physical dysfunction, but it will not result in an entirely new face. The goal of surgery is simply to restore function, or to enhance appearance and improve facial harmony and balance. Facial features can be refined but not totally changed. Furthermore, facial plastic surgery will not solve personal problems or give you a miraculous transformation into an absolute perfection. You should not expect to be a totally different person, this is beyond the reach of facial plastic surgery.
Surgical procedures and their recovery can be somewhat variable among individuals. Unlike a trip to the gym or beauty salon, you must expect temporary swelling, discoloration, and other minor discomforts. You must realize that surgery is not an exact, predictable science. The scope of improvement may not live up to all of your expectations. Surgical success depends not only on the surgeon’s skills, but also on your age, health, skin texture, bone structure and specific needs.
