PROCEDURES
FACELIFT
How is a Facelift Performed?
During a facelift, the skin and muscles are tightened to improve the appearance of the eyes, cheeks, jowl and neck. These improvements are achieved by first placing inconspicuous incisions around the ear and hairline. The skin and facial muscles are then lifted and tightened to restore the natural contours that contribute to a more youthful appearance.
Excess skin can be removed around the incision lines as needed to help smooth out your facial skin. If the neck needs tightening, a small incision may be removed. The incisions typically heal as inconspicuous, hairline scars. A facelift is most frequently performed using general or twilight anesthesia.
Is a Facelift Right For Me?
The decision to have a facelift is an important one that requires researching the facts and identifying your personal beauty goals. Your doctor can help you visualize your results, but only you can decide if the procedure is right for you. Women and men choose to have a facelift for a variety of reasons, but the majority of facelift patients say they want to minimize the signs of aging.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best candidate for a facelift?
If you feel as if your skin is starting to sag around the jowls, the forehead, and you appear tired and are searching for a way to rejuvenate your appearance, you may be the perfect candidate for a facelift. Full facelifts are generally for more mature patients, however, an increasing number of younger men and women are seeking mid and lower facelifts.
How long is the recovery period?
A facelift may result in some swelling and bruising, most of which will diminish within two weeks. Some discomfort may be expected during the first 48 hours, but significant pain is uncommon. Most patients feel comfortable going out in public within a few weeks.
When will I be able to see the results?
You will notice the tightening in your facial skin and muscle structure as soon as your swelling subsides. Your facelift will lend alertness and vitality to your appearance. Although a facelift cannot stop the aging process, it can effectively “set back the clock” and give you a renewed sense of confidence.
How long does a facelift last?
Every case varies, but typically a facelift can last 10 years. Your doctor will recommend a skin care regimen designed to maintain your rejuvenated appearance and keep your skin looking beautiful.
The end result is a smoother, more youthful appearance.
And because a facelift addresses the underlying structure of the face, the results are normally long-lasting and natural looking.
- Removes the jowls of the cheeks around the jaw line
- Reduces creases between the cheeks and lips
- Removes and tightens loose or wrinkled skin
- Lifts the corners of the mouth
Look younger again - Facelift
As we age, wrinkles and skin creases form and become pronounced in certain areas. Over time, this and the natural effect of gravity may result in a tired look. For many people, prolonged exposure to the sun, stress, and harsh weather elements can make them appear older than their actual age. Designed to reduce the signs of aging and rejuvenate your natural beauty, a facelift can turn back the clock by reshaping or contouring the facial skin. The goal of a facelift is to lift and tighten the sagging skin and muscles of your face and neck. Although it cannot stop the aging process, it can give you a younger, more vital appearance. Facelifts are often done in conjunction with other cosmetic procedures, such as blepharoplasty (eyelid lift), browlift and BOTOX Cosmetic treatments.