FACE LIFT (Rhytidectomy, Meloplasty)

You Are a Candidate if:

•	You have experienced a loss of skin elasticity and muscle tone of the face and neck.
•	You have the appearance of jowls and deep creases between the base of the nose and the corners of the mouth.
•	You have developed facial and neck wrinkles.
•	You believe you lack youthful chin and neck contours.
•	You think you have a tired facial appearance.

Intended Result

•	A more rejuvenated, relaxed and rested contour for the face and neck.

Procedure

•	Facelifts range from “mini” to “full” depending on location and extent of skin laxity.
•	The procedure is usually performed under I.V. Sedation (twilight sleep) in our AAAASF certified surgical facility.
•	The procedure usually takes two to four hours to perform, depending on the patient and the type of procedure

Recuperation and Healing

•	For full facelifts, the patient may go home with the head and neck wrapped in dressings. A surgical drain is sometimes used as well. These are usually removed the next day.
•	Minimal initial discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication.
•	Sutures are removed within 5 to 21 days. Bruising and swelling decrease to “socially acceptable” levels in 1 to 3 weeks.
•	Makeup can be worn shortly after the sutures are removed to camouflage any residual bruising.
•	The final result is evident in 3 to 6 weeks or sooner, with continued improvement for several months.
•	Rapid recovery is the rule, with patients returning to work or light activity in 7 to 14 days.

Other Options

•	Additional procedures that enhance the result of a Face Lift can be: - Eyelid lifts - Brow lift - Fat injections - Collagen or other fillers - Botox®

Surgeon’s Note

•	The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of a consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are rare.

 

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