Cosmetic Surgery articles

What to Expect During Plastic Surgery

When you think of any type of surgical procedure, you probably envision being “knocked out” with general anesthesia. It might surprise you to learn that Dr. John Lee is able to perform all plastic surgery at his office near Philadelphia using local anesthetic. Instead of rendering the patient unconscious, local anesthesia simply numbs a small area. Dr. Lee specializes in minimally invasive brow and eyelid surgeries, meaning patients who might encounter complications from general anesthesia won’t have to worry about the effect a cosmetic procedure might have on their health. Apart from the type of anesthetic, other things you can expect during […]

Benefits of Eyelid Surgery

The popularity of blepharoplasty now exceeds that of the more famous facelift, with more than 215,000 eyelid procedures performed last year. If you’d like to find out how eyelid surgery could benefit you, Bryn Mawr surgeon Dr. John Lee can answer your questions. In any kind of interaction, everybody will mainly focus on the eyes. It only makes sense that the portion of the face surrounding the eyes should have a natural, attractive appearance. Many eyelid surgeries involve reversing drooping, sagging, and other aesthetic issues caused by aging and gravity. Blepharoplasty is also one of the few plastic surgeries that addresses flaws […]

Benefits of Facelift Alternatives

Though facelifts have become more and more popular over time, it’s important to remember that this procedure isn’t right for everyone. In fact, some of the people you might believe had “work done” actually enhanced their appearance in other ways – facial plastic surgery can take many forms. Dr. John Lee is pleased to offer a range of facelift alternatives to patients throughout Pennsylvania and visiting from Cherry Hill, New Jersey. In many cases, these choices can have a profound effect on your appearance without creating the “stretched out” look that can accompany a facelift. For example, patients who undergo eyelid surgery […]

How Long Do Blepharoplasty Results Last?

Blepharoplasty is the medical term for cosmetic eyelid surgery. In less than an hour, Philadelphia cosmetic surgeon Dr. John Lee can perform blepharoplasty to improve the appearance of puffy, droopy, or baggy eyes. But how long do the results of such a brief procedure last? Sometimes called an “eyelid lift,” blepharoplasty differs from many plastic surgery procedures in that it addresses fundamental physiological features more than the effects of aging or gravity. For example, Dr. Lee is one of only a few surgeons in the United States who specifically performs Asian eyelid surgery to adjust the shape and appearance of the […]

Facial Plastic Surgery Popularity on the Rise

Of the more than 15 million cosmetic procedures performed in the United States last year, three out of the five most popular types address issues related to the shape and appearance of the face. If you’re considering plastic surgery, Dr. John Lee is happy to discuss this personal choice with patients in or around Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, and Cherry Hill, New Jersey. In 2013, the third most-performed cosmetic procedure was blepharoplasty, otherwise known as eyelid surgery. Dr. Lee specializes in plastic surgery that reshapes and revitalizes the brow and eyelids. He performs the following eyelid procedure at his Bryn Mawr office: Upper […]

Dr. Lee Named Top Main Line Doctor

For more than 10 years, Dr. John J.W. Lee has proudly helped patients in states including Pennsylvania and New Jersey enhance the beauty of their faces with a wide range of safe, affordable treatments. Now, Main Line Today has awarded this dedicated cosmetic surgeon a Top Doctor distinction for 2013. Earlier this year Dr. Lee opened a new office in Bryn Mawr so he could better serve patients throughout the Main Line area. When you visit our cosmetic surgery practice, you can expect: A welcoming environment with friendly staff Quality plastic surgery options; Dr. Lee specializes in eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) and brow lifts, […]

What to Expect from Plastic Surgery

Perhaps you’ve identified features of yourself you’d like to improve. Maybe you’re just beginning to think about aspects of your appearance that could benefit from a change. If you’d like to improve one or more aspects of your face, don’t miss out on the opportunity to get the look you want. Dr. John Lee offers a range of plastic surgery procedures to patients in and around Bryn Mawr. Many of our patients approach plastic surgery with a degree of nervousness. This reaction is understandable, which is why our resident cosmetic surgeon and every member of his staff are dedicated to individualized […]

Does Plastic Surgery Have an Age Limit?

Most patients start thinking about ways to relieve lines, wrinkles, drooping, and other side effects of getting older in their mid-to late-30s. Whether you decide to rejuvenate your face sooner or later in life, John J.W. Lee, M.D., FACS, is pleased to welcome plastic surgery patients at nearly every stage of life throughout the Philadelphia area. During his years of experience, Dr. Lee has found that there is no maximum age limit for patients who want to revitalize their brow, eyelids, and other parts of the upper face. Along with realistic expectations about the procedure, one of the qualities all plastic […]

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