Facelift

A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure designed to reduce the signs of aging in the face and neck areas. The procedure involves tightening facial muscles, removing excess fat, and trimming sagging skin to create a more youthful look. While the results typically last around 10 years, it’s important to note that a facelift cannot alter your fundamental appearance or halt the natural aging process.

Typically, the ideal candidates for facelifts are going to be:

• Individuals with skin that still has elasticity and well-defined bone structure
• Those without medical conditions that could impact the healing process
• Nonsmokers who have realistic expectations and are seeking the procedures for personal reasons rather than as a response to external pressures

During your consultation, our expert fellow ship-trained doctors and team will assess your health, skin condition, and desired outcomes before crafting a personalized solution for you.

Before surgery, our medical team will discuss and explain this procedure in detail, including the results you can expect and any potential complications that might arise. Here’s a brief overview of what to expect:

Facelift

This surgery typically takes several hours to complete. After administering anesthesia, your surgeon will make incisions based on the specific type of facelift:

• Traditional Facelift: Incisions start at the temples, continue around the ear, and end at the lower scalp.

• Limited Facelift: For patients with minimal skin relaxation, shorter incisions are made at the temples and around the ear.

After a facelift, the incisions are closed with sutures or skin glue and blended to fit naturally into the hairline and facial contours as they heal.

Following the procedure, our team will provide you with instructions on how to care for yourself post-surgery. Initial wound healing usually takes one to two weeks, but it can take up to several months to fully regain normal skin texture and sensitivity, especially for facelifts. Overall results begin to show in as little as a month, with full results appearing gradually as the swelling decreases and the incisions begin to heal.