Facelift
What is a facelift, and what can it do for you? Drooping cheeks. Heavy folds around the nose and mouth. Jowls! All kinds of excess skin under the chin and on the neck. As the rock group Aerosmith opined "Every time when I look in the mirror, all the lines in my face getting clearer." A facelift basically involves the repositioning and tightening of tissues that have descended and loosened with time. We can't stop time, but we can give it a gentle push back.
The procedure can be done either under general anesthesia or with local anesthesia and sedation. Incisions are made along the sideburn, down the front edge of the ear, and up behind the ear, where it will be hidden. Those incisions can vary depending on the individual's needs. The skin is lifted up on the cheek and neck, and the muscles underneath are tightened. With most of the lift occurring under the skin, patients can be confident that their results will appear natural and not overly "pulled or done".
The extra skin is removed and the incisions closed and tucked away. A dressing is placed overnight, and the next day you are seen in the office, the dressing is removed, and you can shower. Bruising varies and usually last from 5-10 days. You should avoid lifting and vigorous activity, but normal activity is fine. To be safe, allow at least 8 weeks before the wedding pictures.
The mirror should reflect how you feel. If you feel young, vibrant, and relevant, yet you see someone aged and tired, perhaps even angry in your reflection--it may be time to visit with us. A facelift isn't a drastic procedure--if done expertly it is safe and subtle. After you've seen the experts at Yellowstone Plastic Surgery, your friends and family will wonder if you've lost weight or have been on vacation.
Necklift
Facelift and necklift are nearly interchangeable terms. Facelift includes the neck, jowls, and cheeks, and necklift takes a little less time in those patients whose needs are specific to the lower face and neck. Your consultation will review your specific needs.
