As we age, our facial skin starts sagging and loses its youthful appearance. But thanks to the facelift, we can restore the smooth look of our skin. A facelift is a technique that lifts and firms the sagging facial skin to provide a more youthful face. It removes excess sagging skin, smoothes out deep folds, lifts the facial tissues, and restores a softer texture to the skin.
Why Choose Facelift Surgery?
As the skin ages, it experiences several issues, such as looseness, sagging, wrinkles, and fine lines. These all are natural results of aging and are a part of life. However, for anyone who is concerned with these facial problems, facelift surgery is an effective solution.
If any of the following describe you, then a facelift may be right for you:
- You have sagging skin and wrinkles on your face and neck.
- You feel self-conscious about the signs of facial aging.
- You think you look older than you feel.
- You think your appearance is affecting your relationships.
- You have realistic expectations for the facelift procedure.
The Facelift Procedure
The technique used by a surgeon depends on several factors, such as the needs of the patient, their anatomy, and the patient’s aesthetic goals. Facelifts are typically performed using general anesthesia. However, local anesthesia with sedation may be used in less extensive procedures.
Initial incisions are made, and then the skin is lifted and separated from the underlying connective tissue and muscles. This lets the surgeon go deeper and reposition the facial tissues, creating a firmer foundation. After this, excess skin is removed and the remaining skin is laid back over the new foundation of rejuvenated facial tissues.
After the Facelift Surgery
The recovery process for facelift surgery is relatively short. Most patients return to normal activities in just two weeks. However, as each person is different, the healing process of each patient varies. Your surgeon will give you post-operative care directions that you will need to follow after your surgery.
After the surgery, swelling and bruising are common and are at their peak about two days after the surgery. Gradually, both bruising and swelling will lessen and the skin will go back to its normal appearance. Bruising and swelling will be difficult to notice after about 10 to 14 days.
It is very important to keep the skin safe from the sun, especially during the healing process. Your tissues will be weakened, so your skin will be more likely to experience sunburns. You will be advised by your surgeon to always wear sunscreen while going out and to wear a wide-brimmed hat or carry an umbrella with you.
Contact Us and Arrange a Facelift Consultation
Would you like to learn more about the facelift procedure and the recovery process? If so, it’s best to contact our office and schedule an appointment for a consultation. With the help of Dr. David Dellinger, a skilled and experienced double-board-certified plastic surgeon, you can achieve the facial-rejuvenation goals you’ve been hoping for.
