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Facelift
WHO IS A CANDIDATE:
- If you have experienced a loss of
skin elasticity and muscle tone of the
face and neck.
- If you have the appearance of jowls
and deep creases between the base of
the nose and the corners of the mouth.
- If you have developed facial and neck
wrinkles.
- If you believe you lack youthful chin
and neck contours.
- If you think you have a tired facial
appearance.
INTENDED RESULTS:
- A more rested and youthful contour
to the face and neck.
PRECEDURE DESCRIPTION:
- Facelifts range in size from “mini” to “standard” depending
on location and extent of skin laxity.
- The operation is done on an outpatient
basis under local anesthesia with sedation,
or under general anesthesia.
- Incisions are made within the hairline
(or along the hair margin) above the
ear, extending down around the lobe and
ending in or below the hairline behind
the ear. The subcutaneous layers and
neck muscles are tightened, the facial
skin is re-draped and lifted, and the
excess skin is removed.
RECUPERATION AND HEALING:
- The patient goes home with head and
neck wrapped in dressings, which are
usually exchanged the next day and a
tighter dressing applied. You will also
have a drain in place that may be removed
at your dressing change.
- Minimal initial discomfort is easily
controlled with oral medication.
- Sutures are removed within 5-10 days.
Bruising and selling decrease to “socially
acceptable” levels in 10-20 days.
- The final result is evident in 4-6
weeks or sooner with continued improvement
for several months.
OTHER OPTIONS
Additional procedures
that would enhance the result are: Eyelid
Lift, Brow Lift, Chemical Peel, Facial
Sanding (dermabrasion), Chin Enlargement,
Nose Reshaping (rhinoplasty), Fat Suction,
and Laser Skin Resurfacing, Cheekbone
Enhancement Augmentation/Enhancement of
Lips, Reduction of Earlobes.
INSURANCE GUIDELINES
This procedure is
considered cosmetic and therefore is
not covered by insurance. The patient is
responsible for payment.
NOTE: The specific risks and suitability
of this procedure for a given individual
can be determined only at the time of
consultation. All surgical procedures
have some degree of risk. Minor complications
that do not affect the outcome occur
occasionally. Major complications are
rare.
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