Light Facial Plastic Surgery in Decatur – owned by me (Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ben Light) and with an amazing support staff – has been treating patients in north Alabama since 2003.
I completed a residency in Ear Nose and Throat/Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh, becoming a board certified ENT surgeon and at the same time undertaking a fellowship in experimental therapeutics for cancer of the head and neck. I followed up with a second fellowship in Facial Plastic Surgery at the University of Illinois in Chicago and immediately after began an academic career at the University of Florida as Chief of Facial Plastic Surgery.
The academic scene didn’t offer the multigenerational care model I had long aspired to, so after searching for an ideal area to raise a family and provide excellent healthcare, I moved to Decatur and began serving as the region’s specialist in cosmetic facial surgery, skin cancer treatment and reconstruction. For over 20 years I’ve been the only board certified and fellowship trained facial plastic surgeon practicing between the Nashville and Birmingham areas.
Light Facial Plastic Surgery offers every quality service and treatment available geared to provide maximal therapeutic options for aging facial concerns including advanced facelift techniques, multiple options for browlift and upper and lower blepharoplasty (eyes). The ablative CO2 outpatient laser resurfacing procedure is providing LFPS patients with results rivaling any provider in the Southeast.
In addition to surgical solutions, LFPS specializes in nonsurgical facial treatments such as facial fillers (Juvederm, Sculptra, Radiesse) and neuromodulators (Botox, Xeomin, Jeuvo), plus other technologies like Morpheus8 and Ultherapy. For facial resurfacing there is a whole spectrum of options from TCA Chemical peels, photofacial resurfacing with fractional erbium, Vbeem and IPL (intense pulse light therapy). There are so many options these days that a true service to our patients is that we help them choose a treatment path that is customized to their needs, fits their goals and offers delightful results.
Our patients want to look healthy at every age. LFPS provides treatment options that cater to every client’s style, whether they prefer subtle, office-based treatments or more in-depth surgical rejuvenation. Either way, at LFPS we strive to provide natural, refined results.
Patients of all ages ask how they can maintain a healthy and vibrant look. Whether that means addressing skin tone, texture, fine lines or bringing a face into balance by refining the shape of the nose, our patients trust us to give them real and helpful information about what they can expect within their own boundaries. I listen to my clients to ensure I clearly understands their concerns, goals and motivation level.
Our twenty-plus years of experience show in the way we care for our patients. My staff excels at preparing clients for whatever course of treatment they have thoughtfully chosen, and I take the extra steps to ensure patients understand what their experience will be and that they are supported and protected through the whole process. For some treatments, like the ablative CO2 laser which must be performed under anesthesia at an outpatient surgery center, the post-care regimen is lengthy. My capable staff shines in this capacity and patients often feel like they’ve made new friends during their supported healing process.
Light Facial Plastic Surgery is located at 1218 13th Ave. SE, Decatur, AL 35601. Drbenlight.com
“Facilitating happy patients who are thrilled with their results is the everyday objective at Light Facial Plastic Surgery.” Dr. Ben Light