Facelift
Turn back the clock to reveal a younger looking face
Sagging skin occurs naturally as we age, causing folds and deep creases to appear on the face and neck. A surgical facelift or mid-face lift can repair sagging, drooping and wrinkled skin on the face and neck.
Overview
Sagging skin occurs naturally as we age, causing folds and deep creases to appear on the face and neck. A surgical facelift or mid-face lift can repair sagging, drooping and wrinkled skin on the face and neck.
A facelift or mid-face lift can help with these common problems caused by age:
- Undefined neck and jawline
- Jowls—loose skin hanging from the neck
- Looking older than your actual age
- Lost volume in the face
- Sagging skin in the face and neck
- Wrinkles
When you choose to have a face lift or mid-face lift, you will have a stronger neckline and sharper jawline while maintaining a natural, refreshed look.
Facelift
A facelift is designed to lift and restore a sagging jawline, neck and jowls and give greater contour and definition to your neck and chin. During the face lift procedure, your surgeon will make an incision at the hairline near your temples and around to the lower scalp. In some cases, a second incision is made under the chin. The surgeon will then reposition the tissue and muscles under your skin in order to lift the sagging areas. The skin is then laid back over the new facial contours and any excess skin is trimmed away. Your incisions will be closed with sutures or a special type of glue.
Mid-face Lift
Over time, your mid-face may descend downward, giving a hollowing appearance. A mid-face lift reduces creases and wrinkles of the face typically found between the nose and next to the lips and refreshes the face by lifting the cheeks and the corners of the mouth.
A mid-face lift is a minimally invasive procedure. First, your surgeon will make tiny incisions in the hairline. Next, the surgeon will reposition the tissue under the skin in order to lift the entire mid-face. In some cases, the surgeon may use liposuction to remove fat cells from your own thigh or abdomen and inject those into your face. Those cells will incorporate themselves into your face and add natural volume.
What to Expect: Choosing Facelift or Mid-face Lift
A facelift or mid-face lift can help with these common problems caused by age:
- Undefined neck and jawline
- Jowls—loose skin hanging from the neck
- Looking older than your actual age
- Lost volume in the face
- Sagging skin in the face and neck
- Wrinkles
When you choose to have a face lift or mid-face lift, you will have a stronger neckline and sharper jawline while maintaining a natural, refreshed look.
Facelift
A facelift is designed to lift and restore a sagging jawline, neck and jowls and give greater contour and definition to your neck and chin. During the face lift procedure, your surgeon will make an incision at the hairline near your temples and around to the lower scalp. In some cases, a second incision is made under the chin. The surgeon will then reposition the tissue and muscles under your skin in order to lift the sagging areas. The skin is then laid back over the new facial contours and any excess skin is trimmed away. Your incisions will be closed with sutures or a special type of glue.
Mid-face Lift
Over time, your mid-face may descend downward, giving a hollowing appearance. A mid-face lift reduces creases and wrinkles of the face typically found between the nose and next to the lips and refreshes the face by lifting the cheeks and the corners of the mouth.
A mid-face lift is a minimally invasive procedure. First, your surgeon will make tiny incisions in the hairline. Next, the surgeon will reposition the tissue under the skin in order to lift the entire mid-face. In some cases, the surgeon may use liposuction to remove fat cells from your own thigh or abdomen and inject those into your face. Those cells will incorporate themselves into your face and add natural volume.
Your surgeon will give you specific instructions to follow before your procedure. This may include:
- Refrain from taking any aspirin or blood thinners before surgery.
- Stop smoking several weeks before surgery.
- Plan to have someone with you on the day of surgery to drive you home. Plan to have someone with you for your first night home after surgery to help.
Preparing For
Your surgeon will give you specific instructions to follow before your procedure. This may include:
- Refrain from taking any aspirin or blood thinners before surgery.
- Stop smoking several weeks before surgery.
- Plan to have someone with you on the day of surgery to drive you home. Plan to have someone with you for your first night home after surgery to help.
Most patients recover quickly from a facelift or mid-face lift. Follow your surgeon’s instructions on caring for your incisions after surgery. Your surgeon will want to schedule a follow up appointment after a few days to see how you are healing. You can expect to see results from your facelift or mid-face lift soon after the procedure is complete.
If you are considering a face lift or mid-face lift, you probably have many questions. Before you meet with your surgeon, write down your questions, such as:
- Will there be visible scars on my head after the procedure?
- What kind of anesthesia will be used during the procedure?
- How long does it take to recover from a face lift or mid-face lift?
- Are there any risks to having the procedure?
- Which type of lift do you recommend for me: face lift or mid-face lift?
Questions to Ask
If you are considering a face lift or mid-face lift, you probably have many questions. Before you meet with your surgeon, write down your questions, such as:
- Will there be visible scars on my head after the procedure?
- What kind of anesthesia will be used during the procedure?
- How long does it take to recover from a face lift or mid-face lift?
- Are there any risks to having the procedure?
- Which type of lift do you recommend for me: face lift or mid-face lift?
