Facelift
When the skin on your face starts to sag, it can make you look years older than you are. A facelift helps reduce this process by tightening and lifting up sagging areas of tissue so they’re less noticeable in appearance while also helping smooth out folds around facial features like mouth corners!
What is a Facelift
- Tightens Your Skin
- Natural Look
- Less Invasive
- Lasting Results
- Rewinds the Aging Process
- Can Be Combined With Other Procedures
FAQ's
Is a facelift procedure right for me?
The answer to this question varies based on the individual. Fortunately, Dr. Paige Kennedy takes a personalized approach to facelift surgery, and she performs an extensive evaluation to determine if a patient is a good candidate for surgery. If a patient qualifies for a facelift, Dr. Kennedy teaches them about the procedure and ensures this individual feels confident about treatment. Or, if Dr. Kennedy determines facelift surgery won’t necessarily help a patient accomplish their facial rejuvenation goals, she offers alternative treatments.
What should I expect during a facelift consultation?
Dr. Kennedy allocates significant time and resources to ensure a patient is fully prepared for a facelift. First, he conducts a patient consultation. At this time, Dr. Kennedy analyzes a patient’s facial features and learns about this individual’s medical history and treatment goals. Next, Dr. Kennedy will custom tailor a treatment plan to address the individual’s specific anatomy to ensure the best possible result. Once Dr. Kennedy and the patient agree on a plan, you may schedule surgery.
Will a facelift make me look stretched?
The short answer is no. In the early days of facial plastic surgery, the standard technique used was to pull the skin back, trim off the excess and then close the incisions. Modern plastic surgery techniques have advanced tremendously. Today we are using sophisticated methods of lifting and tightening underlying muscle, and restoring lost volume for a more natural looking outcome.
How long will it take to fully recover from a facelift?
Every patient heals at a different rate and younger patients generally heal faster than older patients. Patients go through stages of healing. The first stage lasts about 10 days. During this time swelling will increase up to the fourth day and then begin to disappear. From 10 days to 14 days, most patients find that the swelling and bruising have decreased to the point that social and work activities can be resumed. From 3 weeks to 6 months, healing continues until the final results are fully achieved. In most patients, 90% of the final result will be visible after 3 months.