Facelift
Facial shape is the key to facial rejuvenation. The "pulled" appearance is the first sign of a badly performed facelift. There is no excuse for this "look" in modern face-lifting. As we age, the face loses its rounded curves and becomes more rectangular. The skin sags and the fat descends. The jaw line is poorly defined and the neck loosens.
By re-elevating the facial fat and tightening the deeper facial tissues and muscles, we can re-establish the soft curves of youth, define the jaw line and tighten the neck WITHOUT looking pulled. The patient should look better, NOT different.
Utilizing various techniques such as the extended SMAS and deep plane facelift, a natural youthful and long-lasting result may be achieved.
Face + Facelift - Patient 1 + Facelift - Patient 2 + Facelift - Patient 3 + Facelift - Patient 4 + Facelift - Patient 5
This woman complained about the appearance of her lower face. After undergoing a facelift, there was improved shape to her lower face. There is elimination of her jowls, reduction in her nasolabial folds, and improved fullness to her cheeks.
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The scar for a facelift extends around the ear and then into the hair-bearing regions of the head. Your physician will design the incisions in a way as to best hide them.
No. A well performed facelift will restore a youthful, natural appearance to your face. We make special effort to avoid the "pulled" or artificial look that can result form this procedure.
The aging process in the face also affects the neck. The rejuvenation of the neck is performed during the facelift. Depending on the amount of excess skin or laxity of the neck, a small incision may be made in a well-hidden area beneath the chin.
It depends on the amount of bruising and swelling which greatly varies between individuals. Usually people remain bruised and swollen for anywhere from 5 days to 2 weeks. At one week, the stitches have been removed and patients are permitted to apply make-up in order to camouflage any bruising that is still visible. Most patients feel comfortable in public at this point.
Definitely. It is extremely common for patients to undergo a facelift at the same time as other facial procedures such as eyelid surgery and browlift.
No. All surgery requires some type of incision which by definition results in scars. However, many techniques have been developed which minimize the incisions. These include "short-scar" and endoscopic facelifts. Your physician will be happy to discuss whether you are a candidate for these procedures.
No. You will look more youthful and refreshed, but not like a different person.