Facelift

A more youthful, vibrant, and refreshed appearance can be achieved with a facelift. This cosmetic enhancement option is one of the most effective procedures available for those of us experiencing pronounced signs of age and fatigue of the face and neck. Deep wrinkles, jowls, excess neck skin and inelasticity in the skin can ultimately make people look older than they really are. Fortunately, facelift surgery from our board-certified plastic surgeons, can take years off your appearance and smooth your facial skin with results that look natural and beautiful.

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Designed to comprehensively rejuvenate the facial region, facelift surgery can be customized to address a number of concerns attributed to age, genetics, and various environmental factors. Depending on your specific needs and goals, facelift surgery may be able to help:

Benefits of Facelift Surgery:

  • Smooth moderate to deep lines, wrinkles, creases, and skin folds
  • Tighten lax, sagging skin of the face, neck, and jawline
  • Reduce excess fat accumulation(s) in the cheeks, jowls, and neck
  • Add volume to the cheeks, midface, and/or other areas of face
  • Tighten muscle band laxity of the neck

As an added benefit, facelift incisions can generally be made in discreet locations hidden from view, and our plastic surgeon’s careful technique helps to ensure you achieve beautiful, natural-looking results without a “pulled” or “operated-on” appearance.

The Facelift Procedure:

During the operation, small incisions will generally be concealed in the hairline and around the ear, and underlying facial tissues and muscles will be gently tightened. The skin is then carefully re-draped, and any excess is removed. If necessary, micro fat transfers can also be administered to help restore lost volume in targeted areas.

On average, the entire procedure takes about two hours to complete.

Patients are typically able to return home under the supervision of a friend or family member on the day of their operation.

Facelift Recovery and Results:

  • Some bruising and swelling can be expected following the facelift procedure; however, any discomfort during recovery can be alleviated with medication.
  • Avoid strenuous activities for several days after surgery.
  • Most patients can get back to normal daily routines within about 10 days. Any residual scarring from facelift surgery should be virtually undetectable since the incisions are well hidden along the hairline and around the ears. Once the recovery period is complete, you should notice much smoother, firmer skin that looks fresh and revitalized.