When facial skin begins to loosen, forming jowls along the jaw line and neck, facelift surgery may be an appropriate solution. A full or a partial facelift can help you look as young as you feel by reducing the signs of aging in the middle to lower portions of the face. In addition, the full facelift addresses the neck and jaw line.
Also known as Rhytidectomy, facelift surgery is a popular procedure that reduces visible signs of aging by providing a long-lasting, rejuvenated look for the patient. If you’re unhappy with the loosened skin that forms along the jaw line and neck as a result of aging, the facelift procedure offers a way to achieve a natural, more youthful look.
Highly trained in the field of cosmetic surgery, Dr. Frenzel delivers incredibly natural-looking results without the “pulled” appearance common with most inexperienced surgeons. Dr. Frenzel combines the expectations of the patient with his expertise to deliver age-defying results.
Who can Benefit from a Facelift
If you’re unhappy with the visible signs of aging on your face, facelift surgery offers a safe way to achieve a natural, rejuvenated look. If you’re bothered by the following conditions, you may want to consider a facelift:
- Moderate to deep signs of aging in the lower third of the face
- Sagging cheeks
- Deep wrinkles and ‘smile lines’
- Drooping jowls
- Loose neck skin
It’s important to fully understand the risks and benefits associated with facelift surgery. Having realistic expectations and following the advice of your surgeon can lead to a beautiful, rejuvenated appearance.
Facelift Techniques
General anesthesia will be administered as facelift incisions are placed behind the hairline and around the creases of the ear. After the incisions are made, Dr. Frenzel will sculpt or redistribute tissues of the face, jowls and neck, lift the muscles, and reposition and trim the skin. The incisions are then closed and held with sutures. The entire procedure requires about 3 hours. After fully healed, the face will have a very natural, rejuvenated look, not a “pulled” appearance.
Additional procedures are available to enhance the facelift results. They include:
- Resurfacing Techniques- Evens the texture and tone of the skin
- Injections- Can reduce wrinkles by injection
- Tissue Augmentation- Contours the facial structure through augmenting soft tissue
- Implants- Facial implants can give the face a more defined structure
After Your Facelift
Facelift surgery is an excellent method of reducing the signs of aging on the face and neck. However, the procedure does carry some limitations. Having a realistic approach and an honest consultation with Dr. Frenzel will help ensure that the results match your expectations. After facelift surgery, some swelling and discomfort should be expected. Recovery time is approximately two weeks.
After facelift surgery, some swelling and discomfort should be expected. Recovery time is approximately two weeks. Over time, incision lines will mature and become virtually unnoticeable. A life-long attention to sun protection and healthy living can help your face maintain a more youthful appearance. Your surgeon will offer advice on how to properly care for your treatment so as to ensure a speedy recovery.
For more information on the facelift or other facial plastic surgery procedures, contact Advanced Cosmetic Surgery for a free private consult.
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