Face-lifts

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.

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