Facelift
A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin, tightens underlying muscles, and repositions facial tissues to create a more lifted, youthful appearance. Facelifts effectively reverse mid-face sagging, tighten loose skin or fat under the chin, and smooth deep creases under the eyes and between the nose and mouth.
Is a Facelift right for you ?
Facelifts are an excellent procedure for patients experiencing facial sagging who still have some elasticity in the skin. This procedure is highly customizable to address specific concerns like sagging jowls, deep wrinkles, and loose skin around the neck.
This procedure does not rejuvenate the brows, eyelids, nose, and some parts of the mid-face. Patients with concerns in these areas often combine a facelift with eyelid surgery or brow lift for a fully comprehensive transformation. Additionally, fat grafting, dermal fillers, facial implants, and skin resurfacing treatments can enhance the effects of a facelift. During your initial consultation, your surgeon will provide a comprehensive exam and discuss your goals to understand if this procedure is correct for you.
Benefits
Reduce wrinkles and sagging skin
Restore facial contours and reverse hollowing
Eliminate jowls to improve the jawline
Tighten and contour the neck area
Replace a tired appearance with a refreshed look
63
M
6'1"
195 lbs
Liposuction: 150cc Fat transferred in: 3cc each nasal labial fold, 12cc each cheek, 6cc each temple, 11cc each tear trough, 3cc each eyelid, 6cc each lip, 16cc chin
60
5'9"
145 lbs
Liposuction: 200cc Fat transferred in: 1cc each upper eyelid, 4cc upper eyelid, 5cc each cheek, 4cc each temple, 2.5cc each tear trough
68
5'3"
161 lbs
Fat transferred in: 6cc each nasolabial fold, 6cc each cheek, 5cc each under eye, 3cc each marionette, 6cc each cheek, 6cc each lip
62
Caucasian
F
n/a
n/a
Deep plane face and neck lift 4 months post operation
55
Caucasian
Female
5'4
140lbs
4 months post operation from deep plane face and neck lift.
Before surgery
A patient care concierge will guide you through the entire consultation process, which can be attended in person or virtually. During the consultation, your surgeon will learn about your goals, answer any questions, and perform an examination to create a personalized surgical plan. You will then be matched with a surgical coordinator who will walk you through each step of the preoperative process.
During surgery
There are three main types of facelifts that your surgeon may perform according to your surgical plan:
After surgery
Swelling, numbness, bruising, and a feeling of tightness or tension in the face and neck are common post-surgery and may last for 2-4 weeks. Some patients experience some facial asymmetry and muscle stiffness during the healing process, which gradually fades within a few weeks or months. Your surgeon will provide detailed postoperative instructions and closely monitor your healing and recovery in the weeks and months following surgery.
The results of a facelift can last for several years but cannot prevent the natural aging process. Over time, additional procedures may be needed to maintain results.
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