Facelift

Facelift

Many people think that a facelift will leave your face looking stretched and artificial, like you have just been through a wind tunnel.  If this is your concept of facelifts, there is good news.

Facelift techniques have come a long way in the last decade. We have developed a new generation of techniques, which takes a "layered" approach to restoring a youthful look to the face. These modern techniques are designed not simply to stretch the skin but to tighten the interlacing network of connective tissues that joins the facial muscles beneath the skin. The result is a smoother, longer lasting and better appearing rejuvenation, compared to old-style superficial skin tightening procedures.

Facelift surgery (technically called rhytidectomy) uses strategically placed incisions (hidden in the scalp line, under the natural fold of the chin and within the natural creases of the ear) to reverse the visible signs of facial aging, including the developing of jowls and a double chin. A facelift can also decrease the appearance of vertical creases of the skin, as well as vertical bands of muscles in the front of the neck.

The Laser
When indicated, we use the laser in two ways. First, as a light "scalpel" to reduce bleeding, swelling and bruising. Second, for selected patients, we also use the laser in its "pulsed" mode to reduce the fine wrinkles and lines that may not be improved by the facelift itself. It is this combination of the laser and the advanced layered facelift technique described above that creates the remarkable rejuvenation effect of the Laser Facelift.

At what age should someone have a facelift?
The truth is there is no right age. A person should have a facelift when they feel that they are ready for it. For most people, the earlier the better. The key to success in a facelift is early intervention. It is easier to correct a little sagging than a lot. Also, it helps us to prevent a person's appearance from aging prematurely, rather than trying to play catch-up.

Here's what we tell our patients.  If you are happy with your appearance, it doesn't matter what age you are. You don't need a facelift. If a facelift is right for you, let's do it early enough so that we have the option of using the simplest and least invasive techniques to achieve your goal.

Our goal in facelift surgery is to produce a natural, revitalized appearance for our patients. We don't want people to walk up to them and say, "Who did your face?" We want them to say, "You look great. Have you lost weight?"

Now that's a great facelift!

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