Ford Plastic Surgery

10/13/2026

10/11/2026

Wherever evacuating patients for upper blepharoplasty surgery it is imperative to consider 3 items.

1. Upper eyelid ptosis
2. Brow stability and position
3. Excess upper eyelid skin and fullness

This beautiful patient of mine who travelled by plane to see me is photographed approximately 4 months following surgery. She had upper eyelid ptosis visible due her initial consultation visit. When she closed her eyes, her brow wound also relax and fall. In addition to upper blepharoplasty surgery, she underwent bilateral upper eyelid ptosis correction as well as endoscopic brow lift surgery to ensure her outcome was a natural one. It is important to note that the fat below her eyebrows was preserved and repositioned to ensure that a youth fullness was maintained. Occasionally, micro fat grafting is also used to achieve fullness in this area. I am extremely grateful for her trust, especially given that she had traveled a great distance and also seen numerous other surgeons for her care.

10/09/2026

What does recovery from deep laser resurfacing really look like?

I think it’s important to show the in-between stage, not just the final result.

This lovely patient, in her late 50s, had a deep plane facelift and deep neck lift, along with facial micro fat grafting and ablative erbium laser resurfacing to the area around her mouth.

The redness you see around her lips is expected.

After deep laser resurfacing, redness can last 6 to 8 weeks while the skin heals and rebuilds. It fades gradually, and in the meantime most patients can cover it with makeup and carry on with their day.

I share this because I want my patients to know what to expect before they start.

When you understand the healing process, recovery feels much less worrying, and you can trust that the redness is part of getting to the result.

Thank you to my patient for allowing me to share her journey.

If you have questions about laser resurfacing or facial rejuvenation, I’m always happy to talk them through in a consultation.

10/07/2026

What happens around the eyes as we age? 👀

Last week, I came across a new study (published September 30th, 2026) that confirmed something I see in my practice everyday.

Dr. Val Lambros followed 280 male participants and 387 female participants over 14 years (2005-2019) and tracked how their faces changed as they aged. One of the clearest findings is that as we age, the eye sinks back into the socket and the lower lid fat bulges forward.

So why does the fat bulge forward? A big part of the answer is the orbicularis oculi, the circular muscle around each eye that you use to blink, squint and wink. Over time it weakens and loses elasticity, so it can no longer hold everything in place.

If you have hollow eyes and muscle laxity, taking the fat out alone can leave you looking more hollow and tired. Supporting and tightening the muscle is a key part of a natural, rested result.

10/02/2026

Know Before You Go | Ep 2 - Why the External Incision for Lower Eyelid Surgery

In Episode 1, I explained the two ways to approach lower eyelid surgery. Here’s one of the biggest advantages of the external incision.

With the external (transcutaneous) approach, I can lift and tighten the muscle that supports the lower lid, along with smoothing excess skin and addressing the bags. That muscle lift is a key part of the result, and it’s something the internal approach doesn’t allow.

I want you to understand how and why these decisions get made about your face.

A good question to bring to your consult is “What approach do you recommend for me, and why?”

10/02/2026

A question I’m asked often: “What actually causes the jowls and loose neck skin, and can it really be fixed?”

As we age, the deeper support structures of the face gradually descend. We also lose volume, and our skin thins from years of sun exposure. That’s why creams and skin-tightening treatments alone often can’t correct these changes. The problem lies deeper than the skin.

This lovely patient, in her mid-70s, is about 6 weeks after a combined approach, with each step addressing a different layer:

🔹 Deep plane facelift repositions the deeper tissues of the face, restoring the jawline without pulling on the skin
🔹 Deep neck lift addresses the muscles and deeper fat beneath the chin that cause neck fullness and banding
🔹 Micro fat grafting gently restores volume using her own tissue
🔹 Erbium laser resurfacing improves skin texture, tone, and sun damage

Her jawline now is beautifully defined, her neck is smooth, and her skin has a fresh, healthy glow. Most importantly, she still looks like herself, just refreshed.

We perform this surgery for patients from their late 40s into their 80s. When a patient is healthy and well prepared, age alone is rarely the deciding factor.

My door is always open for questions. Thank you to this wonderful patient for allowing me to share her result.

09/28/2026

When we see see consistent deep creases in our brow it often relates to heavy upper eyelids and potentially upper eyelid ptosis. Upper blepharoplasty surgery performed in isolation can lead to a relaxation and a droop of the eyebrows. In these situations it is important to correct upper eyelid ptosis if present and to stabilize the brow when performing upper blepharoplasty surgery. This beautiful patient of mine is photographed approximately 4 months following surgery. She underwent an endoscopic brow lift as well as uppermost blepharoplasty with ptosis correction. Her brow creases are now soft and her upper eyelids are wide open and alert. The position of her brow looks normal, not like she has had brow lift surgery. She is delighted with her outcome and I am grateful for her trust.

09/20/2026

Reshaping a dorsal nasal hump is one of the most common reasons to seek rhinoplasty surgery. It is imperative to also address the tip of the nose to attain proper facial harmony. This often entails a deprojection of the nasal tip. This very kind patient of mine is photographed approximately 6 weeks following open rhinoplasty surgery. It is important to note that an improved harmony of the nose has been achieved as both the dorsum and tip architecture have been addressed. She is thrilled with her result and more confident in her appearance. I am thankful for her trust.

09/18/2026

Brow lift or upper blepharoplasty or both? The answer is often both. The brow often descends with age and the upper eyelid skin becomes redundant. This beautiful patient of mine is in the mid 50s. She was tired with how heavy her brow had become. She is photographed approximately 4 months following endoscopic brow lift surgery with fat preservation upper blepharoplasty surgery. No lower eyed procedure was performed. Her face is more alert with improved facial harmony. I am grateful that she has trusted me with her care.