Facial Plastic Surgery in NorthWest Indiana

Your face is what people see first, and if you are unhappy with a particular facial feature, you may feel a lack of self-confidence. As an expert cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Galante can help bring back a more youthful appearance with a variety of procedures, including eyelid surgery and face lift surgery at his Valparaiso and Schererville offices, serving Merrillville, Munster, and communities throughout Northwest Indiana.

Face Lift Surgery

In Indiana, there are a lot of myths about facelift surgery. The first is that facelifts are an extravagant cosmetic surgery procedure only available to the wealthy and famous people of Hollywood and Manhattan. Actually, facelifts are the fifth most popular plastic surgery procedure across the country. Another myth about face lifts in Indiana is that only vain people who are afraid to grow old gracefully have the surgery. The truth is that many people decide to have facelifts because they want to feel good about growing older. The truth is that facelifts don't stop the aging process, but they can turn back the clock. For our Indiana patients, facelift procedures are often as much about reversing the effects of gravity as they are about reversing the effects of time. A facelift tightens loose skin and weakened facial muscles, especially of the neck and jowls, which alleviates wrinkles and deep lines. One of the biggest myths about facelifts in Indiana is that only women can benefit from the procedure, but many men from Munster to Merrillville are finally realizing that facelift procedures can be very beneficial for their vitality and self-esteem. At both our Schererville and Valparaiso, Indiana, plastic surgery offices, Dr. Galante performs mini and standard facelift procedures on both men and women to give them a thriving, youthful appearance. Click here to see the results of Dr. Galante's before-and-after photo gallery of Indiana facelift patients. Find out about your facelift options by scheduling a consultation with Dr. Galante today and calling our cosmetic surgery offices at 800-721-3244. For an in-depth understanding of Dr. Galante's procedure, please take the time to read his information page for Facelifts in Indiana.

Eyelid Surgery

The human eye is possibly the most expressive and vivid feature of our entire being. We can see in others when they are not well, joyous, sleepless, excited, distraught, in despair or at peace just by looking at their eyes. No matter how young you look or how vital you feel, if you have bags under your eyes or sagging upper eyelids, you will look older, tired, worn down, and your eyes may even seem dull. With so many types of facial plastic surgery available in Indiana, it is important that you consider the right procedure for your eyes. Technically called blepharoplasty, but more commonly called eyelid lift or eyelid surgery, this procedure delicately removes excess skin and any excess fatty tissue giving you a refreshed, youthful look. At both our Schererville and Valparaiso, Indiana, plastic surgery offices, Dr. Galante performs upper and lower eyelid lift procedures on both men and women to uncover your bright, clear eyes. Click here to see the results of Dr. Galante's before-and-after photos of his previous Indiana eyelid lift patients Find out about your blepharoplasty options by scheduling a consultation with Dr. Galante today by calling our cosmetic surgery offices at 800-721-3244. For an in-depth understanding of Dr. Galante's procedure, please take the time to read his information page for Eyelid surgery in Indiana.

Neck Lift

Having a long neck and a strong jaw line has long been a sign of elegance and beauty for women, a symbol of masculinity and strength for men and an indication of youth for everyone. As we age and as gravity takes its toll, our necks can sag and bulge like a bullfrogs. Yet no amount of diet or exercise can help you lose any excess fat that deposits itself under your chin and along your neck giving you a double and sometimes triple chin. Chances are, if you eat well and exercise, your double chin was a family inheritance that you no longer need to display. In Indiana, the cosmetic surgery procedure that will sculpt and shape your neck is technically called Cervicoplasty, but you may know this procedure as a neck lift. A neck lift can dramatically alter not only the appearance of your face and neck, but your overall body image because a double chin often makes people look and feel heavier than they really are. Many Indiana patients, who receive neck lifts, actually find that they become more active and are able to wear alluring clothes because their whole body appears to be thinner. Since there are many procedures for facial plastic surgery in Indiana, it is important that you consult with Dr. Galante about your goals so he can determine the proper procedure for your desired result. In some cases, a facelift might be the better course of action to achieve your goals. Click here to see the results of Dr. Galante's before-and-after photos of his previous Indiana neck lift patients. Find out about your neck lift options by scheduling a consultation with Dr. Galante today and calling our cosmetic surgery offices at 800-721-3244. For an in-depth understanding of Dr. Galante's procedure, please take the time to read his information page for neck lift surgery in Indiana.

Forehead Lift

Historically, a high forehead was a sign of royalty, dignity and wealth. That certainly is not true of today's standards of beauty, but a furrowed, deeply wrinkled, or heavily drooping forehead can make you look perpetually angry, tired, and much older than you are. For many Indiana patients, a brow lift or forehead lift can considerably rejuvenate your appearance, enhance your facial expression, and quite possibly affect how others perceive your moods. Since the forehead is actually the largest visible feature of our face, it drastically affects our ability to express our emotions. If your brow is constantly furrowed, your friends, co-workers and family may perceive a cloudy disposition even if you don't intend to project such a mood. If deep lines and wrinkles have become a feature of their own on your forehead, then the skin and muscle tissue can be smoothed and tightened with surgery. Since there are many procedures for facial plastic surgery in Indiana, it is important that you consult with Dr. Galante about your goals so he can determine the proper procedure for your desired result. In some cases, a facelift and a forehead lift might be the best course of action to achieve your goals. Find out about your brow lift options by scheduling a consultation with Dr. Galante today by calling our cosmetic surgery offices at 800-721-3244. For an in-depth understanding of Dr. Galante's procedure, please take the time to read his information page for forehead lift surgery in Indiana.

Laser Resurfacing

Laser resurfacing is an excellent solution to fine wrinkles and lines, age spots, acne scars, small skin growths, and other skin imperfections. Also called laser peel, this procedure tightens the skin, evens the surface, and creates a younger-looking, smoother complexion. Laser resurfacing can make you look years younger!

Performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia, laser resurfacing removes the damaged outer layers of skin via a controlled, pulsed laser. Your skin will be red and sensitive following laser resurfacing, and the treated area will need about seven to 10 days to fully heal. However, the end results will be even, natural, and beautiful.

Laser resurfacing is an elective procedure that is not covered by insurance. To learn more about laser resurfacing, please contact Dr. Galante's practice today for a consultation.

BOTOX® Cosmetic Injections

Shhh.it's a secret. BOTOX® Cosmetic injections are so popular in Indiana, no one (or everyone) is talking about them. Remember when a beauty secret used to be just that: a secret. No one was meant to know how you came to look your best, you just looked radiant and confident, and only your best friend or your sister knew exactly how it happened. Shhh.it's a secret. No one has to know about your Botox® Cosmetic treatments either. With most treatments taking less than 30 minutes, you can visit Dr. Galante at either our Schererville or Valparaiso, Indiana, plastic surgery offices during your lunch hour without raising the suspicion of your co-workers or even your spouse. Shhh.it's a secret. Because Botox® Cosmetic has virtually no side effects and no downtime or recovery period, treatments are undetectable and the results are amazingly effective. If you've started to notice those crows feet around your eyes, those grooves between your eyebrows, and those lines on your forehead, then it's time to find out about the rejuvenating secrets of Botox® Cosmetic treatments. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Galante, call our cosmetic surgery offices at 800-721-3244 today. Please take a moment to read BOTOX® Cosmetic in Indiana for an in-depth understanding of this innovative wrinkle treatment.

Restylane and Collagen Treatments

Our facial structure is like that of a peach or a grape; as the tissues beneath our skin age and shrink, the outer layer wrinkles and creases, and our features can sink and sag making us look older and a bit withered. For many Indiana patients, rejuvenating the tissues and structures beneath the skin with injectable fillers, like Restylane and Collagen, has significantly enhanced their appearance. Injectable fillers plump features and restore beautiful, youthful contours to your face allowing your skin to lay flat, smooth and taut over restored facial structures. At our Schererville or Valparaiso, Indiana, plastic surgery offices, Dr. Gus Galante uses Collagen and Restylane injections to plump lips, enhance cheekbones, fill nasal labial folds and marionette lines, and to reduce deep wrinkles and lines of the forehead. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Galante, call our cosmetic surgery offices at 800-721-3244 today. Please take a moment to read Restylane and Collagen Treatments in Indiana for an in-depth understanding of these effective injectable fillers.

Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty)

“A big nose never spoils a pretty face,” is a famous, old French proverb, but Americans know better. Your nose is the most prominent attribute of your face. If your nose is too long, too wide, crooked, bumpy or asymmetrical, it can dominate over every other facial feature no matter how beautiful the other feature might be. In Indiana, Rhinoplasty (also known as a nose surgery) is a cosmetic surgery procedure, which reshapes, repairs and refines your nose. If you have broken or injured your nose or if you have difficulty breathing through your nose, Rhinoplasty procedures can also help alleviate damage within the nose, as well as enhancing its outer appearance. Nose surgery can bring all of your facial features into balance and harmony, improving your overall appearance. Imagine walking into a party feeling so confident about how you look that the first thing anyone notices is your beaming smile. At both our Schererville and Valparaiso, Indiana, plastic surgery offices, Dr. Galante performs Rhinoplasty and nose repair surgery on both men and women. Click here to see the results of Dr. Galante's before-and-after photo gallery of Indiana nose surgery patients. Find out about your Rhinoplasty options by scheduling a consultation with Dr. Galante today by calling our cosmetic surgery offices at 800-721-3244. For an in-depth understanding of Dr. Galante's procedure, please take the time to read his information page for Rhinoplasty in Indiana.

Chin Enlargement

Sometimes people feel their faces lack the proper proportion. Chin enlargement surgery uses an implant to reshape the chin to achieve the look the patient desires. The procedure is often recommended as a complement to nose reshaping, because the one tends to influence the perception of the other. A small incision is made either inside the mouth or on the natural crease line found just under the chin in order to minimize scarring. The implant, made of an artificial substance that is similar to the natural tissue of the chin, is then inserted. The doctor places the implant so that it achieves the desired result and then sutures the incision shut. Scarring is usually imperceptible. A dressing should be kept in place for two to three days to promote proper healing.

To learn more about chin enlargement, please contact Dr. Gus Galante today.

Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)

A positive self image is an attribute parents try to instill in their children. It can be task in this day and age even if you don't have anything to be teased or feel self-conscious about. So for children who are born and grow up with large or protruding ears, often no amount of encouragement and affirmation can negate the effects of ridicule inflicted on them by other children or even adults. Shielding our children and ourselves from any amount of preventable hurt is never inconsequential. Ear surgery, or otoplasty, is a relatively simple procedure that reduces the size of large ears or sets prominent ears closer to the head so they don't stick out so much. Even if you're not sure about ear surgery, but you or your child suffer with the self-consciousness because of overly large ears, take this opportunity to call for a consultation at either our Schererville or Valparaiso, Indiana, cosmetic surgery offices at 800-721-3244 and let Dr. Galante discuss your options with you. For an in-depth understanding of Dr. Galante's procedure, please take the time to read his information page for Ear Surgery in Indiana.