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Facelift

The face tends to display noticeable signs of aging before other visible areas of the body. The effects of gravity, exposure to the sun, lifestyle choices, and the stresses of daily life can take a toll on the sensitive tissues of the face. Skin laxity and the accumulation of fat deposits obscure youthful facial contours, producing displeasing creases and folds of skin. After a full evaluation of your facial bone structure, Dr. Scott Green will devise a customized surgical plan tailored to your unique needs and aesthetic expectations. Utilizing the most advanced and successful facelift techniques, Dr. Green can perform your facelift procedure with thorough attention to detail and give you the revitalized appearance you desire.

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Benefits of Facelift Surgery:

Enhanced Facial Contours

Enhanced Facial Contours

As we age, the skin loses elasticity, which often compromises facial definition. Excess fat can also begin to develop around the face, concealing the shape of the natural bone structure. Patients who want a firmer, more sculpted facial appearance may qualify for facelift surgery. Facelift surgery removes excess skin and fat, enhancing facial contours to reveal the attractive facial anatomy.

A Younger Appearance

A Younger Appearance

Facelift surgery is ideal for those who are unhappy with the visible signs of aging that have developed in their facial area. This procedure targets some of the leading culprits of premature aging, including jowls, skin laxity, wrinkles, and facial volume loss. Patients have an array of options for their facelift procedure that can address their individual concerns and help them achieve their facial rejuvenation goals.

Improved Self-Confidence

Improved Self-Confidence

Premature aging can lead to emotional distress and a lack of confidence. Many patients who begin to exhibit signs of aging are disheartened by their appearance because it does not reflect the lively and energetic person they truly are. Both men and women who undergo facelift surgery experience a boost in their self-confidence, enabling them to look as vivacious as they feel.

Facelift Options

Facelift surgery provides comprehensive enhancement to the midface and jawline area. The procedure lasts between four and five hours, as Dr. Green handles each case with meticulous care and precision. This tedious approach ensures that all patients achieve optimal results and enjoy their rejuvenated aesthetic for years to come.

Traditional Facelift

During a traditional facelift, incisions are hidden within the hairline above the temples. These incisions continue down the front of the ear and follow around to the hairline behind the ear. Through these openings, the submuscular aponeurotic system (SMAS) can be manipulated to correct muscle laxity. The cheek area is lifted, and excess skin is removed, enhancing the contours of the lower face.

Mini Facelift

A mini facelift procedure involves creating short incisions within the hairline at the temples. The incisions follow down and around the ears, ending within the hairline behind the ears. The targeted skin is separated from the muscles and redraped for a more youthful appearance. Finally, excess skin is removed, and the incisions are carefully sutured closed. This technique helps enhance jawline definition and reduces the appearance of jowls.

Neck Rejuvenation

Cervicoplasty is a technique that involves removing excess skin and fat from the neck area. The result is a firmer, smoother surface of the neck.

Platysmaplasty involves tightening the neck muscles through a small submental incision to eliminate the appearance of neck banding.

Fat Transfer

Over time, the face begins to lose youthful volume, producing an aging and exhausted appearance. Fat transfer is a natural and long-lasting alternative to dermal fillers that involves harvesting fat from the patient’s body and injecting it into hollowing areas of the face. This technique can be used to replenish recessed features, such as:
  • Hollow temples
  • Nasolabial folds
  • Eyelid/cheek junction

Combinations

Some patients benefit from combining facelift surgery with additional facial rejuvenation techniques. Facelift surgery can be performed in conjunction with any of the following procedures:
  • Lower eyelid surgery: removes excess fat and tightens the skin to drastically minimize the appearance of baggy and puffy lower eyelids that make everyone look tired and worn down.
  • Upper eyelid surgery: can correct drooping upper eyelids for a rejuvenated appearance.
  • Anterior hairline brow lift: elevates drooping eyebrows to their natural position and minimizes wrinkles in the forehead area.
  • Liposuction: helps to enhance facial definition by removing localized pockets of fat that obscure the natural contours of the face.

Facelift Surgery Concerns

Recovery

Patients can expect some discomfort, swelling, and bruising after facelift surgery. It is recommended to recline rather than lie down to minimize swelling and ensure maximum comfort during the initial stage of recovery. While patients are advised to walk around as soon as possible after surgery, they should refrain from bending over and heavy lifting for at least two to six weeks. Strenuous activities and makeup application must be avoided until the surgeon has determined the patient is ready. All patients are given detailed aftercare instructions that reflect their custom surgical plan during their initial consultation.

Scars

While facelift surgery may result in some degree of scarring, all incisions are placed in discreet locations that are nearly imperceivable. All scars tend to fade with time. Silicone-based creams like bioCorneum® or specialized silicone strips can be used after the incisions have healed.

Cost

The cost of facelift surgery depends on several factors that may include the technique used, the extent of correction required, and anesthesia fees. You will receive a cost estimate based on your customized facelift procedure during your initial consultation with Dr. Green.

Pain

Patients may manage any discomfort following their facelift procedure using oral pain medication. Pain medication is typically only necessary during the early stages of recovery.

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The Art of Plastic Surgery

Surgical skill can be learned, but surgical artistry is something a person must be born with. Dr. Scott Green has the inherent aesthetic and anatomical understanding necessary to deliver results of utmost transcendence to all of his patients. By applying his irrefutable grasp of beauty and state-of-the-art surgical techniques, Dr. Green sculpts his patients’ contours for the most dazzling and customized outcome.

“Every block of stone has a statue inside it, and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it.” – Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • At what age can I undergo facelift surgery?

    Adult patients can undergo facelift surgery at any age, but not everyone qualifies for the procedure. Some patients can achieve their cosmetic goals with other standalone procedures, such as brow lift, neck lift, or eyelid surgery.

  • How long after undergoing a facelift procedure can I return to work?

    Because you will be unable to drive for the first week of your recovery, it is likely you will stay home from work during that time. However, every case is different, and your at-home recovery period may vary depending on what your surgical plan entails.

  • Should I quit smoking before undergoing facelift surgery?

    Yes, absolutely. Smoking or any other tobacco use can hinder the healing process and adversely affect your facelift results. Patients should refrain from using tobacco products for three weeks before and after their surgery.

  • How long will my facelift results last?

    The results of your facelift surgery are intended to be long lasting. However, this procedure does not halt the natural aging process. Practicing diligent daily sun protection and adopting a healthy lifestyle can help maintain your new, radiant appearance for many years.