Facial Surgery Procedures

The face is our business card to the world, almost always exposed, and therefore often the first place to show signs of aging. Restore your youthful appearance and turn back the hands of time with facial surgery. Triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon Dr. Jennifer Matthesen offers facial surgery to help men and women in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra Beach and the neighboring communities in St. Johns County enhance their natural facial features for a refreshed, rejuvenated look.

What is Facial Surgery?

When it comes to improving our facial features, there’s only so much home-remedies and makeup can do. As we age, our skin tends to lose its elasticity and begins to sag, causing droopy, sunken features and jowling around the jawline. Our facial surgery procedures allow you the opportunity to rejuvenate the features around your face and neck to take years off of your appearance and refresh your overall look. In addition, facial surgery is often used to alter existing features to bring the full face into better balance.

  • How Much Does Facial Surgery Cost in Jacksonville, FL?

    The cost of facial surgery at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery will vary depending on the type of facial surgery procedure you choose to receive. To get a full idea of how much your facial surgery will cost, we encourage you to come in for a complimentary consultation with Dr. Matthesen. Because we understand everybody has a different financial background, Dr. Matthesen and her team offer financing options to help make your procedure more affordable.

  • What Facial Surgery Procedures are Offered?

    At Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery, we offer a variety of facial surgeries including:


    Blepharoplasty

    • Commonly known as eyelid surgery, blepharoplasty removes the sagging skin to improve the appearance of tired and droopy eyes.

    Brow Lift

    • A brow lift, or forehead lift, helps to reduce deep lines across the forehead while lifting the brows to create a refreshed, more alert look.

    Chin Surgery

    • Chin surgery helps to chisel your jawline and correct any asymmetry to bring balance to your facial features.

    Buccal Fat Removal

    • Buccal fat removal reduces the size of the fat pads found in the cheeks to create a slimmer, more defined face.

    Facelift

    • A facelift is a facial rejuvenation procedure that lifts and removes excess skin around the lower two-thirds of the face for a youthful, refreshed look.

    Facial Implants

    • Facial implants are soft, silicone pieces that help define your weaker facial features for a symmetrical, defined appearance.

    Mini Facelift

    • A mini facelift is a less-invasive version of the traditional facelift to refresh the look of men and women with mild, early signs of aging.

    Neck Liposuction

    • Neck liposuction helps to gently and permanently remove pockets of fat around the neck for a sleek profile and a defined jawline.

    Neck Lift

    • A neck lift helps to tighten the skin around the neck that may be causing unwanted lines, banding, and jowling along the jawline.

    Otoplasty (Ear Surgery)

    • Otoplasty, commonly known as ear surgery, helps to improve the overall size, shape and position of your ears to help them better compliment your natural features. Earlobes can also be repaired or modified for optimal shape.

    Rhinoplasty

    • Rhinoplasty, or a nose job, helps to improve the overall appearance and/or functionality of your nose.

    Lip Augmentation

    • Lip augmentation with a silicone lip implant is a long-term solution to provide you with the sultry, plump pout you’ve always wanted.

Blepharoplasty

Are you tired of looking tired? You’re not alone. Blepharoplasty reduces the appearance of puffy, droopy eyelids for a naturally refreshed appearance. Triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon Dr. Jennifer Matthesen offers blepharoplasty to men and women in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra Beach and the neighboring communities in St. Johns County who desire a more youthful, alert appearance.

What is Blepharoplasty?

As we age, our skin tends to lose its elastic properties while deeper tissues actually deflate. The eyes are surrounded by particularly thin skin and are usually one of the first areas of the face to show signs of aging. Puffy and droopy eyelids can often make us look tired, bored and disinterested on a regular basis. Blepharoplasty is your permanent solution to sagging upper eyelids and puffy under-eyes. Blepharoplasty removes the excess skin and fatty tissue surrounding the eye to provide you with an overall refreshed, rejuvenated appearance.

  • How Much Does Blepharoplasty Cost in Jacksonville, FL?

    The cost of your blepharoplasty at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery will vary depending on the extent of treatment necessary to produce your desired results. To get a full idea of how much your blepharoplasty will cost, we encourage you to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Matthesen. Because we understand everybody has a different financial background, Dr. Matthesen and her team offer financing options to help make your procedure more affordable.

  • What are the Benefits of Blepharoplasty?

    There are many benefits to receiving blepharoplasty at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery, including:


    • Improves the appearance of droopy upper eyelids
    • Reduces puffy under-eye bags
    • Enhances blurred or impaired vision caused by drooping eyelids
    • Firms and tightens the facial muscles around the eyes
    • Can be combined with other surgical procedures
  • What Can I Expect During my Blepharoplasty?

    Blepharoplasty can be performed using a local anesthetic, sedation or general anesthesia, depending on the extent of surgery and combined procedures. During an upper blepharoplasty, Dr. Matthesen will carefully make a discrete incision in the natural fold of your upper eyelid. Through this incision, she will remove any excess skin and tissue that may be contributing to a droopy appearance, and then carefully close the incision to minimize scarring. During a lower blepharoplasty, Dr. Matthesen will make a small incision in the skin along the lower lash line, or hidden inside the eye lining (“conjunctiva”), depending on the particular goals of that surgery. Excess fatty tissue will be removed or repositioned, the lid may be tightened and skin removed if needed, prior to incision closure. Upper and lower blepharoplasty may be done separately or together depending on the patient’s needs and goals.

  • What Can I Expect During my Blepharoplasty Recovery?

    Following your blepharoplasty procedure, you’ll likely experience some swelling, bruising and tenderness in the treated areas. This is normal and typically resolves on its own within the following few days. Patients who undergo blepharoplasty are usually able to return to work and other normal daily activities approximately five to seven days after surgery. While you will be able to see some results immediately, ultimate blepharoplasty  results will become visible once you are fully healed and all swelling subsides, approximately six to eight weeks following your surgery.

  • Am I a Good Candidate for Blepharoplasty?

    If you’re looking for a long-term solution to your puffy, droopy, tired-looking  eyelids, blepharoplasty at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery may be right for you. The best way to find out if blepharoplasty is right for you is to schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Jennifer Matthesen. She will sit down with you, discuss your concerns and desired results, and develop a fully personalized treatment plan to help you reach your ultimate aesthetic goals.

Brow Lift

Fallen brows can often give us unwanted wrinkles and make us look more stern and serious than we’d like to appear. Triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon Dr. Jennifer Matthesen offers brow lifts to men and women in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra Beach and the neighboring communities in St. Johns County who wish to lift their brows for an overall brighter, refreshed look.

What is a Brow Lift?

The brow is one of the first areas of the face to show signs of aging. A heavy brow can cause fine lines and deep wrinkles to appear around the eyes and give you a stern, brooding look. A brow lift improves the appearance of your heavy brow by tightening your facial muscles and removing excess skin to give you a more refreshed, youthful look. While a brow lift may be done alone, patients often consider blepharoplasty or facelift in conjunction with their brow lift to best achieve a harmonious and rejuvenated look.

  • How Much Does a Brow Lift Cost in Jacksonville, FL?

    The cost of your brow lift at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery will vary depending on the extent of treatment necessary to produce your desired results. To get a full idea of how much your brow lift will cost, we encourage you to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Matthesen. Because we understand everybody has a different financial background, Dr. Matthesen and her team offer financing options to help make your procedure more affordable.

  • What are the Benefits of a Brow Lift?

    There are many benefits to receiving a brow lift at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery, including:


    • Improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in the forehead
    • Reduces the prominence of frown lines between the brows
    • Lifts the position of the brows
    • Creates more symmetry in the brows and eyes
    • Can be combined with other surgical procedures for ultimate results
  • What Can I Expect During my Brow Lift?

    Your brow lift may be done under full or partial anesthesia, depending on the circumstances. Dr. Matthesen may either do a traditional brow lift or an endoscopic brow lift depending on your anatomy and desired results. A traditional brow lift involves discrete incisions along the hairline through which Dr. Matthesen can tighten and lift fallen tissues and remove any excess skin and tissue for a smooth, youthful appearance. An endoscopic brow lift, typically reserved for less severe cases, involves very small, discrete incisions and the use of an endoscopic camera to recreate the results of a traditional brow lift. Dr. Matthesen will go over the full details of your procedure and what you can expect during your one-on-one consultation.

  • What Can I Expect During my Brow Lift Recovery?

    After your brow lift, it is normal to experience swelling, bruising and tenderness around  the treated areas. These symptoms typically resolve on their own within a week or two after your procedure. Many patients report being able to return to work and other normal daily activities approximately seven to 10 days after surgery. While you are likely  to see some immediate results from your brow lift, ultimate results will become visible once you have fully healed and all the swelling subsides, approximately six to eight weeks after your surgery.

  • Am I a Good Candidate for a Brow Lift?

    If you are tired of your heavy brow and deep frown lines, and are looking for a long-term solution to provide you with beautifully smooth, rejuvenated skin, a brow lift at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery may be right for you. The best way to find out if a brow lift is right for you is to schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Jennifer Matthesen. She will sit down with you, discuss your concerns and desired results, and develop a fully personalized treatment plan to help you reach your ultimate aesthetic goals.

Chin Surgery

A weak or asymmetrical chin can detract from an attractive face. Triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon Dr. Jennifer Matthesen offers chin surgery to men and women in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra Beach and the neighboring communities in St. Johns County who desired a more prominent chin for a well-defined face.

What is Chin Surgery?

Chin surgery is a group of cosmetic surgical procedures that help to improve the overall appearance of the chin and jawline for an overall more proportionate, chiseled and balanced look. Most patients who come into the office interested in chin surgery struggle with:

  • A receding chin
  • A protruding chin
  • A weak or heavy jawline
  • A disproportionate chin
  • An asymmetrical jawline
  • Jowling or sagging skin along the jaw and neck

While chin surgery may be done alone, patients often undergo chin surgery in conjunction with other surgical cosmetic procedures like rhinoplasty or receiving facial implants or fat grafting that complement your natural features for the ultimate balanced appearance.

  • How Much Does Chin Surgery Cost in Jacksonville, FL?

    The cost of your chin surgery at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery will vary depending on the extent of treatment necessary to produce your desired results. To get a full idea of how much your chin surgery will cost, we encourage you to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Matthesen. Because we understand everybody has a different financial background, Dr. Matthesen and her team offer financing options to help make your procedure more affordable.

  • What are the Benefits of Chin Surgery?

    There are many benefits to receiving chin surgery at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery, including:


    • Improves a receding or recessed chin
    • Softens a protruding chin
    • Improves symmetry within the face
    • Reduces the appearance of jowling for a chiseled jawline
    • Permanent results
    • Can be combined with other surgical procedures for ultimate results
  • What Can I Expect During my Chin Surgery?

    Your chin surgery will be performed under general anesthesia to ensure you remain comfortable throughout the entirety of your procedure. Because every chin surgery is as unique to the patient as their personality, the procedure of your chin surgery is going to vary depending on the concerns you have and your desired results. Dr. Matthesen will review the details of your procedure with you during your one-on-one consultation and answer any lingering questions you may have before undergoing your chin surgery to ensure you are well-informed about your procedure and potential recovery.

  • What Can I Expect During my Chin Surgery Recovery?

    It is common to experience swelling, bruising and tenderness around your treated area following your chin surgery, but these symptoms typically resolve on their own in a few weeks after your procedure. While chin surgery sounds like a major procedure, the surgery itself is fairly “minimally-invasive”, and patients are able to return to their normal daily activities in just a few days after surgery. Some results of your chin surgery will be visible immediately, but best results will appear when all the swelling subsides and you are fully healed, approximately two to four weeks after your procedure.

  • Am I a Good Candidate for Chin Surgery?

    If you are unhappy with the way your chin affects your overall appearance, and are looking for a permanent solution to provide you with a more defined jawline, chin surgery at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery may be right for you. The best way to find out if chin surgery is right for you is to schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Jennifer Matthesen. She will sit down with you, discuss your concerns and desired results, and develop a fully personalized treatment plan to help you reach your ultimate aesthetic goals.

Buccal Fat Removal

Chubby cheeks can often make us look younger or heavier than we wish to appear. Buccal fat removal eliminates the excess deep fatty tissue in the cheeks for a more contoured face. Triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon Dr. Jennifer Matthesen offers buccal fat removal to men and women in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra Beach and the neighboring communities in St. Johns County.

What is Buccal Fat Removal?

Chubby cheeks are an adorable feature as a child, but when followed into adulthood, they can cause a round-shaped face that doesn’t flatter the rest of our facial features. Buccal fat removal is a surgical cosmetic procedure that removes a portion of the deep fat pads that naturally occur in the cheeks to provide you with a more chiseled, contoured look. Also known as a cheek reduction, buccal fat removal surgery provides you with subtle results that naturally flatter your facial features.

  • How Much Does Buccal Fat Removal Cost in Jacksonville, FL?

    The cost of your buccal fat removal at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery will vary depending on the extent of treatment necessary to produce your desired results. To get a full idea of how much your buccal fat removal procedure will cost, we encourage you to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Matthesen. Because we understand everybody has a different financial background, Dr. Matthesen and her team offer financing options to help make your procedure more affordable.

  • What are the Benefits of Buccal Fat Removal?

    There are many benefits to receiving buccal fat removal at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery, including:


    • Face will appear slimmer
    • Produces a more chiseled appearance
    • Improves natural contours of the cheeks
  • What Can I Expect During my Buccal Fat Removal Procedure?

    Buccal fat removal surgery is typically done under IV sedation or twilight anesthesia. This ensures you remain completely comfortable throughout your entire procedure. During your surgery, Dr. Matthesen will make very small incisions on the inside of your mouth. Through these incisions, she will be able to access and remove the buccal fat pads in your cheeks. Once enough fat is removed to produce your desired results, your incisions will carefully be closed. The entire surgical process typically doesn’t take more than an hour to complete.

  • What Can I Expect During my Buccal Fat Removal Recovery?

    Recovery from a buccal fat removal procedure is fairly minimal. You may experience some soreness and swelling around your treated areas, but this is normal and typically resolves on its own within a few days. Dr. Matthesen will provide you with detailed post-operative care instructions to make your recovery as comfortable as possible. Most patients return back to work within three days of their buccal fat removal surgery. While some results of your procedure will be visible immediately, ultimate results of your buccal fat removal will appear once you are completely healed and all swelling subsides, approximately four to six weeks following surgery.

  • Am I a Good Candidate for Buccal Fat Removal?

    If you have round, chubby cheeks and desire a slimmer, more chiseled appearance, buccal fat removal at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery may be right for you. The best way to find out if buccal fat removal is right for you is to schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Jennifer Matthesen. She will sit down with you, discuss your concerns and desired results, and develop a fully personalized treatment plan to help you reach your ultimate aesthetic goals.

Facelift

A facelift is the perfect solution for men and women looking to refresh and rejuvenate an aging facial appearance. Triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon Dr. Jennifer Matthesen offers facelifts to residents of Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra Beach and the neighboring communities in St. Johns County who wish to lift and smooth out fine lines and wrinkles for a rejuvenated look.

What is a Facelift?

When it comes to general signs of aging around the face, the facelift is considered the holy grail of facial rejuvenation procedures. A facelift is a surgical cosmetic procedure that removes excess hanging skin around the face, smoothes away fine lines and wrinkles, and lifts the deeper supporting tissues to restore a youthful, natural appearance. Because a facelift generally enhances the lower two-thirds of the face, patients sometimes combine a facelift with a brow lift or blepharoplasty for an overall refreshed, harmonious look.

  • How Much Does a Facelift Cost in Jacksonville, FL?

    The cost of your facelift at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery will vary depending on the extent of treatment necessary to produce your desired results. To get a full idea of how much your facelift will cost, we encourage you to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Matthesen. Because we understand everybody has a different financial background, Dr. Matthesen and her team offer financing options to help make your procedure more affordable.

  • What are the Benefits of a Facelift?

    There are many benefits to receiving a facelift at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery, including:


    • Lifts and tightens sagging facial skin
    • Reveals a contoured jawline
    • Enhances the cheekbones
    • Smooths away fine lines and wrinkles
    • Can be combined with other surgical procedures for ultimate results
  • What Can I Expect During my Facelift?

    Your facelift will be performed under sedation or general anesthesia to ensure you remain comfortable throughout your entire procedure. Dr. Matthesen will begin your facelift by making a series of discrete incisions behind or along the hairline that follow around the ear. Through these incisions, she will be able to tighten the deeper tissues that have fallen with age and remove any excess fat that may be contributing to your aged appearance. She will then be able to pull your skin tight to smooth away wrinkles and trim away the loose, excess skin before carefully closing the incisions to minimize  scarring. The entire procedure typically takes between two and four hours to complete.

  • What Can I Expect During my Facelift Recovery?

    Following your facelift, you will likely experience swelling, bruising and soreness around the treated areas. This is normal and typically resolves on its own over the next few weeks after surgery. Any residual stitches will be removed over the first two weeks following surgery, at which point many patients are able to return back to work and their normal daily activities. While you may see some results of your facelift immediately following treatment, best results will appear once all your swelling subsides and you fully heal, approximately six to eight weeks following your surgery.

  • Am I a Good Candidate for a Facelift?

    If you are looking for a long-term solution to your fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin, a facelift at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery may be right for you. The best way to find out if a facelift is right for you is to schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Jennifer Matthesen. She will sit down with you, discuss your concerns and desired results, and develop a fully personalized treatment plan to help you reach your ultimate aesthetic goals.

Facial Implants

If you want more balance, symmetry and definition to your facial features, facial implants may be the solution you’ve been searching for. Triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon Dr. Jennifer Matthesen offers facial implants to residents of Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra and the neighboring communities in St. Johns County who wish to give their facial features an extra boost. 

What are Facial Implants?

Patients who suffer from sunken or recessed facial features may feel they have no definition to their faces. Placement of soft, silicone facial implants gives patients the opportunity to balance out their facial features by adding prominence to areas of their face that have little natural definition. At Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery, we offer cheek and chin implants, as well as customizable fat grafting to augment your recessed or weaker features for an overall balanced, harmonious appearance.

  • How Much Do Facial Implants Cost in Jacksonville, FL?

    The cost of your facial implants at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery will vary depending on the extent of treatment necessary to produce your desired results. To get a full idea of how much your facial implant procedure will cost, we encourage you to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Matthesen. Because we understand everybody has a different financial background, Dr. Matthesen and her team offer financing options to help make your procedure more affordable.

  • What are the Benefits of Facial Implants?

    There are many benefits to receiving facial implants at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery, including:


    • Adds volume to sunken cheeks
    • Adds definition to the jawline
    • Augments a receding chin
    • Restores balance to facial features
    • Long-term solution
    • Natural-looking results
  • What Can I Expect During my Facial Implant Procedure?

    Because your facial features are unique to you, your facial implant procedure is going to be just as unique. Dr. Matthesen will discuss the details of your personalized treatment plan with you during your one-on-one consultation. Facial implant procedures may be done under general or local anesthesia depending on the extent of the procedure needed to achieve your desired results. Dr. Matthesen will insert your facial implants by making very small, discrete incisions either inside the mouth or behind the hairline to ensure minimal scarring. Your entire facial implant procedure should take anywhere between 30 minutes and two hours to complete.

  • What Can I Expect During my Facial Implant Recovery?

    Following your facial implant procedure, you may experience tightness, swelling and bruising in your treated area. These symptoms are normal and typically resolve on their own in the first few days following your procedure. Dr. Matthesen will provide you with detailed post-operative care instructions to ensure you have a quick and comfortable recovery. Most patients report being able to return back to work and their other normal daily activities approximately five to seven days after their facial implant procedure. While some results are visible immediately, ultimate results will appear once all the swelling subsides, approximately six to eight weeks following your facial implant surgery.

  • Am I a Good Candidate for Facial Implants?

    If you are unhappy with the definition of your cheeks, jawline or chin and are looking for a way to balance out your facial features, facial implant surgery at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery may be right for you. The best way to find out if facial implants are right for you is to schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Jennifer Matthesen. She will sit down with you, discuss your concerns and desired results, and develop a fully personalized treatment plan to help you reach your ultimate aesthetic goals.

Mini Facelift

Many men and women start to see early signs of aging and think they must live with these changes and watch them accumulate until they are ready for a full facelift. A mini facelift is the perfect option for people who want a long-term solution to address mild signs of aging. Triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon Dr. Jennifer Matthesen offers mini facelifts to residents of Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra Beach and the neighboring communities in St. Johns County.

What is a Mini Facelift?

The traditional facelift is a well-known plastic surgery procedure, but men and women with early signs of aging may not need or want such an extensive procedure as a full facelift. A mini facelift is the perfect solution for patients who wish to resolve their mild sagging skin, fine lines and wrinkles for the long-term, without having to undergo a full facelift. The mini facelift is a less-invasive and less intensive surgical cosmetic procedure that can deliver the same youthful results of a traditional facelift in a patient with less severe signs of aging.

  • How Much Does a Mini Facelift Cost in Jacksonville, FL?

    The cost of your mini facelift at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery will vary depending on the extent of treatment necessary to produce your desired results. To get a full idea of how much your mini facelift will cost, we encourage you to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Matthesen. Because we understand everybody has a different financial background, Dr. Matthesen and her team offer financing options to help make your procedure more affordable.

  • What are the Benefits of a Mini Facelift?

    There are many benefits to receiving a mini facelift at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery, including:


    • Less invasive than a full facelift
    • Lifts and tightens sagging facial skin and deeper tissues
    • Reveals a contoured jawline
    • Enhances the cheekbones
    • Smooths away mild fine lines and wrinkles
    • Can be combined with other surgical procedures for ultimate results
  • What Can I Expect During my Mini Facelift?

    Your mini facelift will likely be performed under local anesthesia and sedation to ensure you are comfortable throughout your entire procedure. Dr. Matthesen will make very small, discrete incisions that follow the natural contours of your ears and hairline. Through these incisions, she will be able to tighten loose facial tissues under the skin, pull the skin tight against your natural contours to smooth away fine lines and wrinkles and trim away the excess skin and tissue contributing to your sagging appearance.

  • What Can I Expect During my Mini Facelift Recovery?

    Because a mini facelift is less invasive than a full facelift, your overall recovery period is going to be a lot shorter. Following your mini facelift, you will likely experience swelling, bruising and soreness around the treated areas. This is normal and typically resolves on its own in three to five days of treatment. Your stitches will be removed approximately one week after surgery, at which point many patients are able to return to work and their normal daily activities. While you may see some results of your mini facelift immediately following treatment, best results will appear once all your swelling subsides and you fully heal, approximately four to six weeks after surgery.

  • Am I a Good Candidate for a Mini Facelift?

    If you are looking for a long-term solution for mild fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin, but prefer a less invasive procedure with a shorter recovery period, a mini facelift at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery may be right for you. The best way to find out if a facelift is right for you is to schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Jennifer Matthesen. She will sit down with you, discuss your concerns and desired results, and develop a fully personalized treatment plan to help you reach your ultimate aesthetic goals.

Neck Liposuction

Do you find yourself plagued with a fatty neck or “double chin” despite all your efforts in the gym? Neck liposuction can give you the right contours to complement the body you’ve worked hard for. Triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon Dr. Jennifer Matthesen offers neck liposuction to residents of Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra Beach and the neighboring communities in St. Johns County who wish to have a sleeker, slimmer, better defined neck and jawline.

What is Neck Liposuction?

Many men and women have pockets of stubborn fat under the chin causing a “double chin” or the dreaded “turkey neck.” Neck liposuction is a simple and quick cosmetic procedure in which fat is removed from the treated area using a gentle, vacuum-powered suction. Neck liposuction is the perfect procedure for patients who are wishing to create a slimmer, more contoured appearance to their neck, chin, and jawline for an overall more flattering appearance. Neck liposuction can either be performed alone or in conjunction with other facial cosmetic procedures like a facelift or a neck lift for ultimate results.

  • How Much Does Neck Liposuction Cost in Jacksonville, FL?

    The cost of your neck liposuction at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery will vary depending on the extent of treatment necessary to produce your desired results. To get a full idea of how much your neck liposuction will cost, we encourage you to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Matthesen. Because we understand everybody has a different financial background, Dr. Matthesen and her team offer financing options to help make your procedure more affordable.

  • What are the Benefits of Neck Liposuction?

    There are many benefits to receiving neck liposuction at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery, including:


    • Permanently removes fat from under the chin and around the neck
    • Reduces the appearance of a “double chin”
    • Improves the appearance of a “turkey neck”
    • Quick, simple procedure
    • Can be combined with other surgical procedures for ultimate results
  • What Can I Expect During my Neck Liposuction?

    Neck liposuction is typically done under IV sedation or general anesthesia, depending on the patient’s health conditions and personal preferences. Dr. Matthesen will discuss this as well as all other details of your procedure with you during your one-on-one consultation. Dr. Matthesen will begin your neck liposuction by creating small, discrete incisions under the chin and behind the ears. Through these incisions, she will insert a thin, hollow tube called a cannula, which is hooked to a vacuum-powered suction system. Using this cannula, unwanted fat is gently suctioned away while the remaining tissues are sculpted. Once the fat is removed, it does not grow back, giving you results that have the potential to last a lifetime.

  • What Can I Expect During my Neck Liposuction Recovery?

    Following your neck liposuction procedure, you may experience swelling and bruising around your treated area. This is normal and typically resolves in a few days after your treatment. Dr. Matthesen will provide you with detailed post-operative care instructions and a compression garment to make your recovery as quick and comfortable as possible. It is important that you wear your compression garment as instructed during your recovery, as it reduces swelling and allows your skin the opportunity to heal tightly against its new contours. While you will be able to see some results immediately, ultimate results will appear once all your swelling subsides, approximately six to eight weeks after your neck liposuction procedure.

  • Am I a Good Candidate for Neck Liposuction?

    If you are unhappy with excess fat around your neck and are looking for a potentially permanent solution to give you the sleek contours you desire, neck liposuction at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery may be right for you. The best way to find out if neck liposuction is right for you is to schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Jennifer Matthesen. She will sit down with you, discuss your concerns and desired results, and develop a fully personalized treatment plan to help you reach your ultimate aesthetic goals.

Neck Lift

Do you find yourself seeing the results you want at the gym, but still plagued with a fatty or loose, ill-defined neck? Necklift can give you the right contours to complement the body you’ve worked hard for. Triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon Dr. Jennifer Matthesen offers necklifts to residents of Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra Beach and the neighboring communities in St. Johns County who wish to improve definition of the neck and jawline.

What is a Neck Lift?

An aging neck can often lower our self-esteem and make us feel self-conscious. A neck lift is a surgical cosmetic procedure that tightens the loose skin and deeper tissues of the neck that may cause drooping, unwanted shadows, banding and wrinkles. With the help of a neck lift, patients are able to restore a slimmer appearance and a contoured jawline. A neck lift can either be done alone or combined with other cosmetic facial procedures like a facelift and neck liposuction for the ultimate youthful look.

  • How Much Does a Neck Lift Cost in Jacksonville, FL?

    The cost of your neck lift at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery will vary depending on the extent of treatment necessary to produce your desired results. To get a full idea of how much your neck lift will cost, we encourage you to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Matthesen. Because we understand everybody has a different financial background, Dr. Matthesen and her team offer financing options to help make your procedure more affordable.

  • What are the Benefits of a Neck Lift?

    There are many benefits to receiving a neck lift at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery, including:


    • Smooths fine lines and wrinkles around the neck
    • Reduces banding and unwanted shadows
    • Tightens skin for a chiseled jawline
    • Can be combined with other surgical procedures for ultimate results
  • What Can I Expect During my Neck Lift?

    Your neck lift will be performed under sedation or general anesthesia to ensure you are comfortable throughout the entire procedure. To begin your neck lift procedure, Dr. Matthesen will make discrete incisions under the chin and around the natural contours of your ear extending behind the hairline. Through these incisions, Dr. Matthesen will be able to remove excess fatty tissue and tighten loosened tissues to reestablish a defined chin-to-neck angle.  After careful shaping of the neck, excess skin is trimmed away (if needed) and incisions are closed carefully to minimize scarring.

  • What Can I Expect During my Neck Lift Recovery?

    Following your neck lift procedure, you may experience swelling, bruising and tenderness in the treated areas. This is normal and typically resolves on its own in the weeks following your surgery. Dr. Matthesen will provide you with a detailed list of post-operative care instructions to ensure you have a quick, easy recovery following your neck lift. While you will see some results immediately following your neck lift surgery, ultimate results will appear once all the swelling subsides, approximately three to four months after your procedure.

  • Am I a Good Candidate for a Neck Lift?

    If you are unhappy with the loose, fatty, or wrinkly appearance of your neck and are looking for a smoother, more contoured and more youthful profile, a neck lift at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery may be right for you. The best way to find out if a necklift is right for you is to schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Jennifer Matthesen. She will sit down with you, discuss your concerns and desired results, and develop a fully personalized treatment plan to help you reach your ultimate aesthetic goals.

Otoplasty (Ear Surgery)

Large or protruding ears can often affect our self-esteem and be a point of ridicule from others. Otoplasty, or ear surgery, provides patients with a way to get ears that are more proportionate to their natural features. Triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Jennifer Matthesen, offers otoplasty to residents of Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra Beach and the neighboring communities in St. Johns County.

What is Otoplasty (Ear Surgery)?

Do you have protruding or large ears that don’t quite fit the frame of your face? You’re not alone. Many men, women, and children come into our office concerned about the appearance of their ears. Otoplasty, or ear surgery, is a surgical cosmetic procedure that improves the overall size, position, and proportion of the ears to better complement your natural features. Otoplasty is one of the few cosmetic procedures that is often done on children: boys and girls as young as five years old have otoplasty to improve confidence as they start school.

  • How Much Does Otoplasty (Ear Surgery) Cost in Jacksonville, FL?

    The cost of your otoplasty at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery will vary depending on the extent of treatment necessary to produce your desired results. To get a full idea of how much your otoplasty will cost, we encourage you to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Matthesen. Because we understand everybody has a different financial background, Dr. Matthesen and her team offer financing options to help make your procedure more affordable.

  • What are the Benefits of Otoplasty (Ear Surgery)?

    There are many benefits to receiving otoplasty at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery, including:


    • Improves the appearance of protruding ears
    • Corrects the size of ears that are too large or too small
    • Corrects irregularities in the ears
    • Produces symmetry
    • Improves self-confidence
  • What Can I Expect During my Otoplasty (Ear Surgery)?

    Because everybody’s ears are as unique to them as their personality, every ear surgery is going to be just as unique. Dr. Matthesen will go over the details of your otoplasty during your one-on-one consultation. Otoplasty is typically done under sedation or general anesthesia to ensure you are comfortable throughout the entire procedure. During your procedure, Dr. Matthesen will make small, precise incisions around the ears through which she can manipulate the tissues to give you the overall size, shape, and position you desire. The entire otoplasty procedure typically takes between one and three hours to complete.

  • What Can I Expect During my Otoplasty (Ear Surgery) Recovery?

    Following your otoplasty, you may experience swelling and bruising around your treated area. This is normal and typically subsides within days following your surgery. Dr. Matthesen will bandage your ears to ensure they have the opportunity to heal properly in their new position. After about a week, dressings will only need to be worn at night for another four to six weeks. While you will be able to see some results of your procedure immediately, ultimate results will become visible once all the swelling has resolved, approximately four to six weeks after your procedure.

  • Am I a Good Candidate for Otoplasty (Ear Surgery)?

    If you are unhappy with the size, shape, position or asymmetry of your ears and are looking for a simple and permanent solution, otoplasty or ear surgery at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery may be right for you. The best way to find out if otoplasty is right for you is to schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Jennifer Matthesen. She will sit down with you, discuss your concerns and desired results, and develop a fully personalized treatment plan to help you reach your ultimate aesthetic goals.

Rhinoplasty

The nose is right in the center of our face, and can often make a first impression before we have a chance to. Rhinoplasty gives you the opportunity to reshape your nose to enhance the rest of your facial features. Triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon Dr. Jennifer Matthesen offers rhinoplasty to men and women Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra Beach and the neighboring communities in St. Johns County.

What is Rhinoplasty?

You may feel that you’re stuck with your crooked, bulbous or bumpy nose forever. With the help of Dr. Jennifer Matthesen, you can finally get the nose you’ve always wanted. Rhinoplasty is a surgical cosmetic procedure that restructures the bones and cartilage in the nose to fix any imperfections and enhance your overall natural features. Rhinoplasty can either be strictly cosmetic to produce your desired look, strictly functional to remove nasal blockages and improve your breathing, or a combination of the two for an overall aesthetically and functionally enhanced nose.

  • How Much Does Rhinoplasty Cost in Jacksonville, FL?

    The cost of your rhinoplasty at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery will vary depending on the extent of treatment necessary to produce your desired results. To get a full idea of how much your rhinoplasty will cost, we encourage you to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Matthesen. Because we understand everybody has a different financial background, Dr. Matthesen and her team offer financing options to help make your procedure more affordable.

  • What are the Benefits of Rhinoplasty?

    There are many benefits to receiving rhinoplasty at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery, including:


    • Smooths away bumps or humps along the bridge of the nose
    • Straightens a crooked bridge
    • Reduces a bulbous tip
    • Lifts a downward pointing tip
    • Removes nasal blockages
    • May be cosmetic, functional or both
  • What Can I Expect During my Rhinoplasty?

    Your rhinoplasty will be performed under general anesthesia to ensure you are comfortable throughout the entire procedure. During your rhinoplasty, Dr. Matthesen will manipulate the bones and cartilage in your nose to create your desired shape and give you the results you desire. This may require cartilage to be harvested from a different area of the body to be used during your surgery. Dr. Matthesen will discuss the details of your personalized surgical plan with you during your one-on-one consultation.

  • What Can I Expect During my Rhinoplasty Recovery?

    Following your rhinoplasty, you may experience swelling, bruising and tenderness around your nose and eyes. This is normal and typically resolves on its own in one to two weeks after your procedure. Dr. Matthesen will provide you with detailed post-operative care instructions to ensure you have a quick and comfortable recovery from your rhinoplasty. Most patients report returning to their normal daily activities once their bandages and splints are removed, approximately one week after their procedure. While you will see some results of your rhinoplasty immediately, ultimate results will become visible once all your swelling subsides, approximately four to six months after surgery.

  • Am I a Good Candidate for Rhinoplasty?

    If you are unhappy with the size, shape or function of your nose, and are looking for a permanent solution to provide you with the beautifully contoured nose you’ve always wanted, rhinoplasty at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery may be right for you. The best way to find out if rhinoplasty is right for you is to schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Jennifer Matthesen. She will sit down with you, discuss your concerns and desired results, and develop a fully personalized treatment plan to help you reach your ultimate aesthetic goals.

Lip Augmentation

Having full, plump lips may be achievable with lip fillers, but you’re tired of coming in for yet another treatment. Lip augmentation provides you with long-term, natural-looking results for the perfect pout. Triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon Dr. Jennifer Matthesen offers lip augmentation to residents of Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra Beach and the neighboring communities in St. Johns County.

What is Lip Augmentation?

Lip augmentation is a surgical cosmetic procedure that provides patients with plump, full lips for years to come. While lip fillers like Juvederm® and Restylane® have become a popular procedure for patients who want the perfect pout seen in the magazines, many patients express their frustration having to come into the office for regular treatments to maintain their look. Lip augmentation uses a soft, silicone lip implant or a small piece of your own tissue to give our patients their signature look without the regular maintenance.

  • How Much Does Lip Augmentation Cost in Jacksonville, FL?

    The cost of your lip augmentation at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery will vary depending on the extent of treatment necessary to produce your desired results. To get a full idea of how much your lip augmentation will cost, we encourage you to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Matthesen. Because we understand everybody has a different financial background, Dr. Matthesen and her team offer financing options to help make your procedure more affordable.

  • What are the Benefits of Lip Augmentation?

    There are many benefits to receiving lip augmentation at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery, including:


    • Augments the top and bottom lips to produce desired look
    • Natural-looking results
    • Soft, silicone implants or your own tissue can last indefinitely
    • No maintenance treatments needed
  • What Can I Expect During my Lip Augmentation?

    Your lip augmentation can be performed under local anesthesia with sedation as desired to ensure you are comfortable throughout the entire procedure. Dr. Matthesen will begin by making small incisions at the corners of the lips. Through these incisions, she will carefully insert the silicone lip implant or tissue of your own and adjust its position for optimal appearance. She will carefully suture your incisions closed to minimize the risk of scarring.

  • What Can I Expect During my Lip Augmentation Recovery?

    Following your lip augmentation, you may experience soreness, swelling and bruising around your treated area. This is normal and typically resolves on its own within a week after your procedure. Dr. Matthesen will provide you with detailed post-operative care instructions to ensure you have a quick and comfortable recovery after lip augmentation. Most patients return back to work and their normal daily activities approximately three days after their lip augmentation procedure. While you will be able to see some results immediately, ultimate results will become visible once all the swelling subsides, approximately four to six weeks after surgery.

  • Am I a Good Candidate for Lip Augmentation?

    If you are unhappy with your thin lips and are tired of getting regular injections of lip filler, lip augmentation at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery may be right for you. The best way to find out if lip augmentation is right for you is to schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Jennifer Matthesen. She will sit down with you, discuss your concerns and desired results, and develop a fully personalized treatment plan to help you reach your ultimate aesthetic goals.