Men and women who suffer from facial aging may benefit from a facelift. This cosmetic procedure can tighten the skin and remove excess fat, giving patients a refreshed appearance.
During this procedure, an incision is made around the ears and into the hairline to access the muscles beneath the skin. After tightening the muscles, any excess skin is removed before closing the incisions with sutures.
Incisions
The traditional facelift technique manipulates the SMAS, a layer of muscle and tissue under the skin that creates fullness in the face. This is accomplished through discreet incisions concealed behind and around the ears and into the hairline, as well as a small incision beneath the chin.
Dr. Hershcovitch elevates and repositions the fat and tissues through these incisions, tightening the neck muscles to produce a defined neckline. He removes excess fat and re-drapes the remaining skin, providing a natural-looking lift in the face and jawline while decreasing tension on the delicate tissues.
This procedure is ideal for men and women who want to restore a more youthful look. It targets the mid-face to reduce puffiness under the eyes, improve the contour of the cheeks and nasolabial folds, and help reduce the signs of aging in the neck. This is done through small incisions hidden inside the ear and hairline and a tiny camera to guide the surgery for minimal tissue disruption.
The hybrid facelift surgery in Los Angeles delivers long-lasting results without the extensive recovery time of conventional facelift techniques. The surgical incisions are carefully placed to heal into fine lines, minimizing the risk of scarring. Most patients experience mild discomfort after surgery, and pain medications are available.
Recovery
The most important aspect of facelift recovery is following our post-operative instructions carefully. Doing so will ensure your results match your ultimate vision for yourself. Swelling, bruising and other symptoms typically reduce within the first week after facelift surgery.
After a brief sedation, your surgeon will make a series of discreet incisions concealed in the hairline and behind the ears. Through these, he will elevate and reposition the muscles and fat to create a younger appearance. He will also tighten the neck muscles and remove any excess skin.
Unlike previous techniques that relied on pulling the skin, surgeons use the latest facelift methods to shape tissues and restore facial volume. This helps you turn back the hands of time with a natural, refreshed appearance that doesn’t look “pulled.”
A typical facelift lasts between 4 to 5 hours. Unlike many other facial rejuvenation procedures, ours doesn’t involve a breathing tube or general anesthesia. Instead, we use local anesthesia so that you can awaken from the system while feeling only minimal discomfort.
Because of this, we ask that you bring a helper to assist you for the first 24 hours after your facelift. This person can help prepare meals, take care of other errands and ensure you take your medications as prescribed.
Surgical Techniques
As with all surgery, there is some swelling and bruising following a facelift, but this will fade within one to three weeks. After the surgery, patients will require a friend or family to drive them home, and they should stay out of the sun.
A facelift can enhance the appearance of your nose, jawline, and neck and lessen the signs of aging. A reputable surgeon is competent in treating the face’s lower and upper portions. He can lift jowls, reduce neck fat, restore sagging cheeks, and preserve or create a natural-looking jawline.
Unlike previous techniques, which used a pulling method to lift the skin, new facelift methods can achieve similar results with less tension, so your skin will look naturally lifted and not “pulled.” To perform a traditional facelift, your surgeon will create small incisions along the hairline and behind the ears, allowing him access to underlying facial fat and muscle. He may remove some of this tissue to improve deep creases around the mouth and eyes and then reposition and redrape the remaining skin to produce a more youthful appearance.
A mini-facelift is less invasive than a full facelift and can be performed in our office using only local anesthesia. This allows you to recover faster and return to your daily activities sooner. To enhance this cosmetic procedure’s benefits, many patients combine it with facial fat injections to fill lines and establish a more youthful cheek contour.
Cost
The longer and more extensive your facelift, the greater its price tag. The surgeon’s fee is a big component of this cost, but you must also pay for the anesthesia, surgical tools, and more.
Your surgeon may recommend additional procedures to maximize the benefits of your facelift. These can include fat transfer, facial implants, and other techniques to enhance the shape of your face. These are all optional add-ons that can increase the overall cost of your surgery.
Facelift surgery is a popular option for men and women bothered by signs of aging like wrinkles, sagging skin, and a weak jawline or neck. The surgery reshapes your face’s fat, muscles, and ligaments to appear youthful. Patients typically look 10-15 years younger after their procedure and can enjoy these results for several years.
The best candidates for a facelift are healthy individuals with realistic expectations about what the procedure can accomplish. They should understand that a facelift will not completely reverse the natural aging process but will slow it down significantly.
You should be willing to commit to a regular skin care regimen, avoid sun exposure after your procedure, and follow your surgeon’s post-surgical instructions for optimal results. Schedule a consultation with one of our board-certified surgeons to learn more about the different facelift procedures and how they can improve your facial appearance.
