THE "ENLIGHTENED LIFT" is what Dr. Wells calls his signature natural facelift.  Dr. Wells is renowned for the excellence and quality of his facial rejuvenation results.  Results that are…”Naturally You” are Dr. Wells’ trademark surgical approach.

DR. WELLS STATES : "Natural Results in Plastic Surgery are no accident. The ability to produce a consistently "non-surgical" appearance requires a sophisticated approach, encompassing advanced preparation, impeccable surgical technique, and committed follow-up maintenance. A fundamental approach to understanding surgical objectives is paramount. Facial Rejuvenation surgery is based primarily on soft tissue re-draping techniques and attention must be paid to the "fabric" as well as the "tailoring". Like any woven "fabric", skin (essentially a weave of collagen) responds to excessive stretching by warping the weave of its collagen. It is this distortion in elasticity that is primarily responsible for the "unnatural", "too tight" appearance."

How are consistently natural, beautiful results produced? The answer, according to Dr. Scott Wells, is “balanced organic rejuvenation,” the proactive philosophy upon which he bases his entire practice. “My approach seeks to simultaneously treat three components of aging—loss of skin elasticity, gravitational descent of underlying tissues and volume loss—using techniques that are organic. I define organic as a method that reverses the aging changes, not just camouflages them.”

Balanced Organic Rejuvenation focuses on analyzing the three component changes that occur with aging, and then customizing a rejuvenation plan using a specific technique deemed "organic" for that component change. The three components involved in aging are loss of skin elasticity and support, resulting gravitational descent of underlying structures; such as muscles, fat, and soft tissue contours, and loss of facial volumes. Gravitational descent has been traditionally addressed in face lifting surgery to resuspend dependent and slack structures, however, the skin stretching component of facial surgery has often led to unnatural appearance. This is where Balanced Organic Rejuvenation departs from traditional surgical technique. In Balanced Organic Rejuvenation minimally invasive surgical techniques can be used to lift sagging soft tissue, however, the loss of skin elasticity and support is "organically" corrected using laser energy.

FOR MANY PEOPLE, the neck is the first part of the anatomy that starts to show visible signs of aging. This is often manifested by sagging skin along the jaw line, and under the chin, and banding of the skin of the neck.

NECK LIFTING TECHNIQUES are very effective, as they are designed to return the anatomy of the neck to its ideal position. In the cases where excessive fat accumulation has contributed to distortions in contour, liposculpture will also be used in conjunction with the surgical lifting techniques. Dr. Wells’ primary objective is a natural appearing, smoothly contoured, acute angle of the neck and a more defined attractive jaw line. Men particularly enjoy this procedure, as it

RHINOPLASTY OR NASAL REFINEMENT SURGERY is a sculptural procedure that is aesthetic and can also be therapeutic and interventional. Rhinoplasty involves changing the tissues and structures under the skin of the nose to improve its shape, size, and contours. Dr. Wells' objective is to create an individualized outcome that best suits the patient's face and is in harmony with other facial features, such as the chin, jaw line, and mouth.

There are numerous alterations that can be accomplished surgically, as well as several different approaches to achieving the desired result. Dr. Wells pays particular attention to providing a natural balanced result that will be aesthetically pleasing and achieve your desired outcome.

The forehead and brow complex is a key element of facial aesthetics that often influences eyelid appearance as much as, or more than, the lid skin itself. In many people the aging process causes the upper face to sag due to gravity combined with the pull of strong depressor muscles around the eyes. When this occurs, the upper eyes appear hooded and heavy, with folds appearing below the lateral eyebrows and at the top of the nose. The desirable arch and lateral elevation of the eyebrow flattens, all of which cause an aged appearance. Fortunately, today several options exist to correct this.

One of the simplest and easiest ways to prevent and even correct brow sagging is the administration of Botox. By balancing the excessive pull of the depressor muscles, the brow may be elevated and reshaped into a more youthful and aesthetic configuration. This is the so called Botox Browlift.

More dramatic and persistent results, however, are achieved through minimally invasive surgical techniques. Two of the most exciting and newer procedures, “Loop Lift” and “Thread Lift”, allow significant brow

BLEPHAROPLASTY
Today, many patients seek consultation for eyelid lifts, both to remove unwanted "bags" and skin excess, as well as to improve the overall shape of the eye. Dr. Wells is specially trained in eyelid procedures and has an array of procedures specifically designed for various eyelid anatomies. These may be discussed at your consultation.

Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty - TCB is an incredibly quick and effective procedure designed for patients who notice "puffy" bags under their eyes, but have not yet developed loose or crepe like skin requiring traditional eyelid lifts. Through tiny incisions in the inside of the lower eyelid, invisible from the outside, the excess fatty baggage is trimmed away leaving an immediate and permanent correction of this very distressing cosmetic liability. What is so great about this procedure is that younger patients with congenital puffy eyes can be treated in a simple outpatient setting with no visible incisions and minimal or no bruising. Heretofore, these patients felt they were too young to bear potentially visible signs of plastic surgery. Patients are ecstatic with the results and the ease of the procedure and recovery.

CANTHOPEXY
When the lower eyelid is loose, as can occur with aging, or the outside corner of the eye is at a lower level than the inside corner, the eyes take on a "sad" appearance.  These conditions are readily correctable with a technique called canthopexy, which re-suspends or tightens the outside corner of the eye, resulting in a "happier" and "brighter" appearance to the eyes.

These are “simple” procedures with virtually no “down time”, are minimally invasive, and can provide a subtle, but remarkable improvement in

Thicker, fuller lips are an easy way to enhance one's overall appearance and beauty. Lip enhancement is for all ages. It is an excellent anti aging treatment for lips that have developed lines and wrinkles, or a deflated appearance over time. Everyone looks better with fuller, firmer appearing lips.

Lip enhancing procedures are fairly simple, and the results are immediate and gratifying. Lip enhancement procedures fall into three categories: insertion of natural fillers, fat grafting techniques, and surgical tissue advancement procedures.

Natural fillers, such as
Cosmoplast® and Restylane® , are very popular, quick, and provide immediate results. (Cosmoplast is Dr. Wells' most frequently used filler) Their "off the shelf" convenience and safety record make them ideal, though temporary treatments.

Fat grafting is a very acceptable and natural lip enhancement procedure. This is the most natural approach, as it uses one’s own tissue, and has