With so many people working from home, this is the perfect time to consider cosmetic procedures.

“There is some pain for the first few days after a face-lift, eyelid lift or rhinoplasty, but most downtime after the procedure is for managing the appearance of bruising and swelling,” says Catherine Weng, MD, a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon at the Women’s Specialty Center, Main Line Health King of Prussia. “Instead of taking a few weeks off work to recover, you could return after a few days and simply turn off your video cam.”

Injectable fillers

Injectable fillers can address small imperfections and signs of aging, such as frown lines, forehead creases, crow’s feet, lip lines, smile lines and tear troughs.

“Tear troughs are hollowed arcs that appear under the eyes,” Dr. Weng says. “Some people think they have bags, but what they really have is hollowing caused by a loss of volume.” It’s also possible to make small enhancements to the shape of the nose with injectables, she says.

Except for minor bruising, injectables require little or no downtime. Results are immediate and last for three to six months.

Facial cosmetic surgery

“Today, more patients are requesting improvements in both form and function,” says Dr. Weng. “We can address the whole picture in one procedure.” Rhinoplasty can be performed with local or general anesthesia, depending on the procedure, and requires a few weeks of recovery time for bruising and swelling to subside.

If issues with facial appearance are bothering you, schedule an appointment with a cosmetic facial surgery specialist at Main Line Health.