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Facelift

A face lift may be desirable if you have experienced a loss of skin elasticity and muscle tone of the face and neck or if you have the appearance of jowls and deep creases beneath the base of the nose and the corner of the mouth. Other indications are facial and neck wrinkles or a desire to change the chin and neck contour if you think you have a tired facial appearance. It has been my experience that most patients don’t require a full face lift. During the consultation and subsequent examination, I have found that most patients require only a limited version of the full face lift procedure, with more of a focus on improving the cheek, jawline and neck. The desired result is a more rested and youthful contour to the face and neck. In my hands the overall goal is to make the patient look like a younger version of themselves. Avoidance of the done or tight look following the procedure is paramount.

Recommended Treatment For:
loss of skin elasticity and muscle tone on face and neck
appearance of jowls and deep creases
desire to change chin and neck contour for tired appearance

Reasons for Seeking this Procedure:

“I hate my Neck”
“I look older than I feel”
“My jawline has changed”

The procedure is usually done in a surgical facility with a local sedation or a general anesthetic. More limited versions of the procedure can often be done in our office surgical suite.

Recovery time:
Dressings are removed within 2-3 days. Bruising and swelling decrease to a socially acceptable level in 10-20 days. The final result is evident in 4-6 weeks or sooner with continued improvement for several months.

 

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