Many patients are candidates for the deep plane facelift, a technique in which a deep plane cheek flap is developed and attachments that hinder repositioning of this flap are released. The cheek flap, including the SMAS layer, is then repositioned in a more elevated, youthful position. Similarly, through an incision behind the ear and along the hairline, a deep plane neck flap is developed to allow repositioning of the superficial neck muscle, creating a sharper, more refined neck line. These deep flaps in the cheek and neck are held in position with deep sutures. These cheek and neck flaps are held in position with deep sutures, excess skin excised and the incisions meticulously closed.
During your facelift consultation, we will listen to your concerns, as well as, examine the face and neck area. A personalized facial cosmetic surgery plan is developed to address your individual concerns, with the goal of a youthful, natural result. Our computer imaging tool is a good communication tool that helps you visualize improvements possible with the facelift procedure. Often other procedures that compliment a facelift procedure are recommended. Other procedures that may be recommended to compliment your facelift include blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery, forehead or brow lift surgery, chin implant, dermal filler, fat transfer, and skin resurfacing.
The facelift procedure repositions the deep tissues and muscles of the underlying cheek and neck are tightened, as well as, removing excess fat and skin giving a natural, rejuvenated appearance to the cheek and neck.
The facelift incisions and techniques used at Facial Cosmetic Surgery Associate vary according to the patient’s needs, but in all cases the incisions are placed along natural skin creases or hidden by hair and are generally imperceptible once they heal.
Facelift cosmetic recovery is generally two to three weeks. Facelift patients return the next day to have a light dressing removed. With the more advanced facelift techniques there is no need for drains, making aftercare easier. Following our comprehensive facelift procedure wound care regimen speeds healing and minimizes bruising. Most patients experience minimal pain after a facelift, but prescription pain medication is available if needed. No bending, lifting or straining is recommended to allow tissues to heal in the correct position. Beginning the third week activities can be gradually increased over time.