Facelift Surgery Information
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The Condition(s) Facelift Surgery Treats
Facelift surgery (rhytidectomy) addresses visible aging in the face and jawline, including sagging skin, deep creases, jowls, and loose neck skin. Facelift surgery restores more youthful contours and softens lines and folds. Most patients look 10 to 20 years younger after a skillfully and artistically performed facelift.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Facelift Surgery
Candidates for facelift surgery are healthy men and women who want to reduce moderate to severe facial aging and restore youthful firmness, tightness, smoothness and balance to the face. Dr. Ali evaluates facial anatomy, skin tone, texture and elasticity, and each patient’s aesthetic goals to determine the best technique for beautiful, natural-looking facelift surgery results.
Facelift Procedure or Technique(s) Used by Dr. Ali
Dr. Ali’s medical expertise, years of experience and surgical artistry enable him to customize your facelift surgery technique specifically for each patient’s unique needs – ensuring beautiful and natural-looking facial rejuvenation tailored to each patient’s personal anatomy.
Unlike older facelift techniques, the modern and advanced, facelift techniques used by Dr. Ali do not look like you “have had work done” and do not appear pulled or stretched. You will simply look like a younger and more naturally beautiful version of yourself.
Dr. Ali offers several facelift techniques, all of which will be tailored to the patient’s unique needs, including:
– Mini facelift: Smaller incisions, ideal for early signs of aging.
– Standard facelift: Repositions deep facial tissues and removes excess skin for moderate to advanced aging.
– Deep plane facelift: Releases and repositions deep layers of muscle and tissue for the most natural, long-lasting results.
– Midface lift: Focuses on lifting the cheeks and under-eye area.
Does Facelift Surgery Hurt – Anesthetic Used for Facelift Surgery
Facelift surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia. This means patients are kept “asleep” during surgery. After facelift surgery, soreness and swelling are controlled with prescribed medication, and many patients transition to over-the-counter options after a few days.
How Long Facelift Surgery Takes
Facelift surgery takes 3 to 6 hours, depending on the technique and whether procedures like a neck lift are combined.
How Long Recovery from Facelift Surgery Takes
Because of the swelling and bruising after facelift surgery, most patients limit social interactions for at least 1 to 2 weeks. The degree of swelling and discoloration will vary depending on the extent of the facelift and the patient’s own natural ability to heal – as well as their adherence to aftercare protocols that can accelerate healing.
After facelift surgery, patients typically return to desk work within 1 to 2 weeks. Driving can resume once prescription medications are no longer needed. Light activity resumes in 3 weeks, with strenuous exercise delayed for 6 weeks. Swelling and bruising resolve gradually over the first few weeks, and results will become visible over the next several weeks as the internal swelling subsides. Final results become visible over several months.
How Long Does a Facelift Last
Facelift results are “permanent” – however nothing stops the natural aging process. Most women (and men) find that one facelift in their lifetime is enough to keep them looking youthful and refreshed as they continue to get older. However, proper skin care – maintaining a healthy diet, preventing weight fluctuations, and avoiding sun exposure and smoking – will all contribute to the longevity of your facelift results. Occasionally, although not often, a person may choose to have their facelift “touched up” after a decade or more.
Will There Be Scarring After Facelift Surgery
Facelift incisions are hidden around the ears and within the hairline. Dr. Ali uses the smallest scars possible to achieve the desired results – and carefully places and closes incisions in inconspicuous areas to ensure scars are as discreet as possible. Scars fade significantly with time and proper care.
Cost of Facelift Surgery
Each patient’s facelift surgery needs are unique – depending upon the technique used and extent of aging and skin laxity that needs to be addresses. Therefore, the cost of facelift surgery will vary. During your consultation, Dr. Ali will recommend the best facelift surgery plan for your unique needs and provide exact cost. Financing options are also available, so you do not have to wait to get your facelift!
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The information contained on this website is intended as general educational information only, and is not to be taken as medical advice. Plastic surgery and aesthetic procedure techniques and technologies are subject to change, and this information may or may not apply to your specific situation or unique condition. To understand what surgeries or cosmetic treatments are right for you, please schedule an in person consultation at AMAE Plastic Surgery & Med Spa by calling: 248-335-7200.
