Q. I would like to have surgery on my face but I am scared I'll end up with that chasing-the-wind look. Do you always have to end up looking that way after facial plastic surgery? I do not want to age gracefully, but I don't want to look like I am scared stiff, either. Please let me know if there is hope for me.

A. Fortunately, you can have surgery and not catch Chasing The Wind Syndrome (CTWS). CTWS happens when unfortunate patients are operated on by surgeons who leave their faces and necks looking artificial and stretched too thin. Facial surgery, when done properly, should give a patient a natural, well-rested appearance. The surgery should also preserve normal anatomy such as the earlobes and hairline so that patients' lobes don't appear to be pulled down and so that they don't lose hair.

If you want to have facial surgery, seek out facial plastic surgeons or plastic surgeons who have experience in facial work, and ask to see pictures of their work. During your consultation, ask questions about where they plan to put incisions and about potential risks and benefits.

Avoiding the CTWS can be done and should be done so that you arrive to a ripe old age -- without relying on grace!

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