Andrew P. Trussler, MD

Products And Services

• Ear surgery (otoplasty)

  Otoplasty is a cosmetic procedure to improve the size and appearance of a person’s ears. Otoplasty can provide great psychological benefits to anyone who has been teased about the size or shape of their ears. Cosmetic ear surgery can correct the effects of aging and trauma. Whether it be a serious ear injury, stretched earlobes, or simply to improve the appearance of the ear, Dr. Trussler can treat all of these issues in all ages of patients.

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• Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

  Blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery can be performed the upper or lower eyelids, or commonly both in the same procedure. Excess skin, puffiness, and eyelid sagging are all common complaints of patients, men and women inquiring about eyelid surgery. The eyes can be considered the window to the soul, and the eyelids are the shades. Blepharoplasty can open these shades giving a rejuvenated more youthful appearance.

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• Facelift (Rhytidectomy)

  A facelift is a very generic term used to describe a highly variable procedure in plastic surgery. There are multiple methods used to reverse the effects of aging on the face. These techniques depend on the areas of facial aging, skin condition, and the extent of descent (sag) in the facial soft tissues and fat. Premature facial aging is commonly caused by excess sun exposure, smoking, and genetics. Facelift surgery in Austin can tighten sagging skin, lift the cheek area and refine the jaw line. Combining a facelift with other components of facial rejuvenation such as eyelid surgery and a brow lift can harmonize the effects of each procedure delivering a natural result that can help you look 10 to 15 years younger.

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• Forehead Lift (Brow Lift)

  Also known as a forehead lift, a brow lift is procedure performed to elevate and shape the brow and reduce signs of aging on the forehead. It may also treat deformities caused by trauma and facial paralysis. Dr. Trussler offers numerous brow lift techniques including non-invasive brow lifts with neuromodulators like BOTOX®, minimally invasive endoscopic brow lifts and multiple types of open brow lifts. Brow lifts can be performed in conjunction with other procedures, such as a facelift, to provide a balanced, natural appearance to the rejuvenated face.

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• Lip Augmentation

  Lip augmentation is a relatively simple cosmetic procedure used to define and volumize the lips. This common office based procedure is usually performed on the upper and lower lips to provide a balance to the lips, though the treatment is individualized to meet the goals of the patient. Most patients desiring increased volume to the lips are able to achieve their desired results with just one simple procedure. Lip augmentation can be achieved through several different techniques, with the most common being an injectable gel such as a hyaluronic acid filler (Juvederm® or Restylane®), which can last for up to one year. The best procedure for you depends on your goals of the lip augmentation procedure and any previous treatments. Dr. Trussler will discuss your lip augmentation goals with you to help you decide which treatment option is best for you to achieve the natural lips you desire.

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• Midface Lift (Cheek Lift)

  The midface or cheek area is a common area revealing the early signs of facial aging. Deeper smile lines (nasolabial folds), lower eyelid bags, flattening of the cheek area and hollowing of the lower face are all signs of the aging midface. Factors that can affect this are gravity, genetics, smoking and sun damage. The midface area can be rejuvenated through multiple techniques including non-invasive, minimally invasive and open procedures. A midface lift can be harmonized with other facial procedures to deliver a natural and youthful result.

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• Neck Lift

  The neck is one of the first areas to show the effects of aging and weight loss. Loose and wrinkled neck skin, visible muscle bands and prominent fat deposits are all common complaints of patients, both men and women who inquire about a neck lift. A neck lift is a surgical procedure that can smooth and tighten the skin on the neck, re-contour the profile of the neck, and provide a more toned and youthful appearance. The results of this procedure performed by Dr. Trussler can offer a drastic improvement to the appearance of the neck.

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• Breast Augmentation

  Breast augmentation is one of the most common cosmetic surgery procedures performed in the United States. Dr. Trussler of Austin, Texas offers significant experience with this procedure and utilizes cutting edge technology and breast implants to give his patients natural and long-lasting results. Breast augmentation gives women who are self-conscious about the size and shape of their breasts an easy surgical option for improvement.

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• Breast Lift

  Breast lift, also known as mastopexy, is a surgical procedure performed to reshape and support the breasts that have sagged and lost volume as a result of aging, pregnancy, weight loss, and gravity. The breast is reshaped by a combination of removing breast skin, repositioning the nipple areolar complex, and contouring the shape of the breast. As a result of a breast lift or mastopexy, the breasts are more youthful and firmer. The nipple and areola are typically resized during this procedure to further enhance the appearance of the breast.

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• Breast Reduction

  Women with large breasts who are unhappy with their appearance and/or would like relief from symptoms such as back and neck pain, difficulty in finding bras, difficulty with physical exercise, skin rashes around the breast, and poor posture may benefit from breast reduction surgery. This common plastic surgery procedure removes fat and breast tissue from the breast while tightening skin to produce smaller, lifted breasts that are more comfortable, firmer, and in a healthier proportion to the rest of the body. Breast reduction can help patients regain confidence and enjoy a renewed self-image.

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• Gummy Bear Breast Implants

  Breast augmentation is one of the most common cosmetic surgery procedures performed in the United States. Dr. Trussler offers significant experience with this procedure and utilizes cutting edge technology and breast implants to give his patients natural and long-lasting results. Breast augmentation with new Gummy Bear breast implants can give a natural look with decreased risk of scarring around the breast implant because of the cohesive nature of the silicone.

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• Male Chest Contouring (Gynecomastia)

  Male gynecomastia, or excess fat and breast tissue of the male chest is a common condition affecting one or both breasts. While this condition can be caused by the use of some medications and indicative of hormone imbalance, it is commonly benign though extremely embarrassing and may even be painful. The specific cause of male gynecomastia is usually not known, but it may be a result of decreased male hormone levels, increase in body fat or as a effect of certain medications or medical conditions. Many men choose not to discuss this issue, even with their doctor, out of embarrassment. Attempts to cover the chest with heavy clothing, never going without a shirt, or even taping the chest are common practices of “dealing” with the issue. The good news for the male that struggles with this condition is that this condition can be corrected through a safe, effective and sometimes minimally invasive procedure performed by an experienced and compassionate plastic surgeon like Dr. Trussler.

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• Revision Breast Augmentation

  While many women are happy with their breast augmentation performed by other surgeons, some patients come to us seeking revision surgery after unsatisfactory results from their initial procedure. These feelings of unhappiness may be caused by the shape, size or placement of the implant, or by complications that occurred after the procedure. Other patients also come to us because of safety concerns caused by their initial procedure. Even patients who are happy with the results of their initial procedure require additional procedures to replace their implants after a certain amount of time.

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• Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)

  Arm lifts, or brachioplasty, are becoming increasingly popular plastic surgery procedures for patients with excess upper arm skin and fat. This surgical procedure is performed with multiple scar patterns to remove excess loose arm skin and fat. An arm lift will tighten and shape the upper arm allowing patients to feel more comfortable in short sleeves and even no sleeves. Dr. Trussler has significant experience with brachioplasty surgery and the first step in contouring the arms is discussing your goals of the procedure during a consultation.

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• Body Lift

  A body lift, is a circumferential body contouring procedure which can address the abdomen, outer thighs and buttock areas. Body contouring procedures help to shape and contour areas by removing excess skin and fat. Patients who have gained and lost a significant amount of weight, such as after pregnancy or after weight loss through diet and exercise or bariatric surgery are common candidates for this cosmetic procedure. A body lift in women typically combines three procedures in one and incorporates an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), outer thigh lift, and a buttock lift. In male patients, a belt lipectomy is the more appropriate procedure which removes excess skin and fat along the waistline without lifting and shaping the buttocks and hips. Dr. Trussler offers multiple body lift techniques which can be applied to whatever type of body contouring issues you have.

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• Buttock Contouring (Buttock Augmentation and Buttock Lift)

  The shape and contour of the buttock area can be refined to suit each individual patient’s goals. Buttock augmentation and buttock lift procedures focuse not only on the buttocks, but the surrounding areas, including the hips, thighs and waist. Contouring the buttock can be achieved through lifting the buttock, adding volume with fat injections or a silicone implant, and/or changing the shape of the area with liposuction. Dr. Trussler offers multiple techniques in buttock contouring to help achieve the shape and profile that suits your goals.

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• Cosmetic Surgery After Weight Loss

  Weight loss is an important step to regaining your health. Chronic medical conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis can all be alleviated by maintaining a healthy weight and healthy lifestyle. There are many methods of weight loss, including diet and exercise, as well well as bariatric surgery. Support groups, likened to 12 step recovery groups play a vital role in the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle for the person who has lost weight. Despite all of the important positives of weight loss, many people are left with hanging, excess skin that just will not go away with exercise. This can leave the a person who has done so well with improving their health feel slighted and even embarrassed because of the excess skin. Cosmetic surgery after weight loss helps to remove the excess skin and contour the areas of concern. Dr. Trussler offers cosmetic options from head to toe for the patient who has lost a significant amount of weight.

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• Inner Thigh Lift (Inner Thighplasty)

  Inner thigh lifts, or inner thighplasty, are becoming increasingly popular plastic surgery procedures for patients with excess inner thigh skin and fat. This surgical procedure is performed with multiple scar patterns to tighten and shape the inner thigh, allowing patients to feel more comfortable in shorts, swim suits and form fitting clothing. Dr. Trussler has significant experience with inner thighplasty surgery and the first step in contouring the thighs is discussing your goals of the procedure during a consultation.

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• Liposuction

  Liposuction is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures performed in the United States for both women and men. Liposuction has evolved over the past 20 years from a somewhat primitive and painful procedure to one that is refined and effective in most body areas. Liposuction is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure used to remove localized areas of fat through a small thin tube called a cannula. Energy application at the tip of the cannula, either through manually breaking up fat with standard suction assisted (SAL) or power assisted liposuction (PAL), or heating the fat through ultrasonic energy (UAL) or laser light energy (LAL), each liposuction technique can refine, flatten and sculpt the body. Dr. Trussler of Austin, Texas offers multiple liposuction techniques and with his experience can deliver safe and immediate results.

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• Mommy Makeover

  Pregnancy can take its toll on a woman’s body, often resulting in unwanted changes to the belly and breast areas. Sagging, deflated breasts, enlarged areolas, stretched nipples, stretch marks on the abdomen and breast, and a prominent tummy with stretched skin are common side effects of pregnancy and breast feeding. Having healthy children is definitely worth it, but it is frustrating that no amount of exercise and dieting seems to fix these breast and body issues. In some women, everything does return to their pre-pregnancy condition, though in most the skin is stretched beyond repair, the abdominal muscle separate (diastasis recti), and the breasts stretch and lose volume. Weight gain during pregnancy, multiple pregnancies, genetics and skin quality all factor into the amount your body changes after pregnancy. The good news is that a mommy makeover is designed to reverse the effects of pregnancy on the breasts and body in one surgical procedure.

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• Outer Thigh Lift (Outer Thighplasty)

  Outer thigh lifts, or outer thighplasty is a cosmetic procedure that helps to smooth and tighten the outer thigh. An outer thigh lift is designed for the patient who complains of significant fat and excess skin in the upper outer thigh area. Also termed “saddlebags”, fat deposits in the outer thigh can be related to weight gain, weight loss, the after effects of pregnancy, and genetics. In the patient without excess skin in this area, liposuction may be the only procedure needed to contour the outer thigh, however if you find yourself pulling your outer thigh tissue up to smooth this area; an outer thigh lift may be the right procedure for you. The outer thigh lift procedure is combined with thigh liposuction to tighten and shape the outer thigh through an upper hip incision. After the procedure, patients feel more comfortable in shorts, swim suits and form fitting clothing. Dr. Trussler has significant experience with outer thighplasty surgery and the first step in contouring the thighs is discussing your goals of the procedure during a consultation.

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• Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

  Abdominoplasty, often called a “tummy tuck”, is a very popular cosmetic surgery performed in the United States. Tummy tucks help flatten and sculpt the abdomen, shape the waistline, and improve the three dimensional contour of the trunk by removing excess skin, thinning the fatty deposits, and tightening muscles. Pregnancy and weight loss are common precursors to an abdominoplasty. Dr. Trussler offers multiple abdominoplasty techniques which can be applied to whatever type of abdominal contouring complaint you have.

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• Rhinoplasty

  Rhinoplasty, nasal surgery, or “nose job” is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures performed today. Rhinoplasty can three-dimensionally reshape, reduce or augment the nose in order to provide facial balance. Correcting nasal deformities, such as reducing a nasal hump or refining a wide nasal tip can help achieve facial harmony and definitely boost self-confidence. Rhinoplasty in Austin is not only a cosmetic procedure, but may be performed as a reconstructive procedure to correct a birth defect, fix an injury such as a broken nose, and/or improve airflow through the nose.

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• Revision (Secondary) Rhinoplasty

  The revision rate for patients after a rhinoplasty may be as high as 20 percent or one in five patients. Patients who inquire about secondary rhinoplasty or revision rhinoplasty are unhappy with the aesthetic and/or functional results of their primary procedure. Unsatisfactory results may occur as a result of a complicated nasal condition or shape, incomplete or over correction by the surgeon, or simply due to the patient’s healing pattern. Revision rhinoplasty, also known as secondary rhinoplasty, is a complicated procedure that is most successfully performed by a rhinoplasty specialist to reshape or resize the nose after an initial procedure. Dr. Trussler has advanced training and significant experience correcting the aesthetic and functional problems seen in secondary rhinoplasty patient.

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• Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty

  Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty is a relatively simple cosmetic procedure used to refine and smooth the nose. This office based procedure is usually performed on the radix, dorsum and tip of the nose to provide an improved profile, though the treatment is individualized to meet the goals of the patient. Most patients desiring a straightforward change to their nose are able to achieve their desired results with just one simple procedure. Non-surgical rhinoplasty can be achieved through several different techniques, with the most common being an injectable gel such as a hyaluronic acid filler (Juvederm® or Restylane®), which can last for up to one year. The best procedure for you depends on your goals of the non-surgical rhinoplasty procedure and any previous treatments. Dr. Trussler will discuss your rhinoplasty goals to help you decide which treatment option is best for you to achieve the natural nasal shape you desire.

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