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At Springfield Clinic’s The Center for Plastic Surgery, we believe it is essential for our patients to be well-informed and develop a thorough understanding of the procedures they are considering. The information below provides a general overview of this specific plastic surgery procedure.
Who is a candidate for Facelift? Anyone who has experienced a loss of skin elasticity and muscle tone of the face and neck. A facelift may also be desirable if one has the appearance of jowls and deep creases between the base of the nose and the corners of the mouth, or has developed facial and neck wrinkles Springfield, IL plastic surgeons Dr. Bergman, Dr. Brown, and Dr. Sinha are experienced performing facelift.
Intended results: A more rested and youthful contour to the face and neck.
Procedure description:
- Facelifts range in size from "mini" to "standard," depending on location and extent of skin laxity.
- The facelift operation is done on an outpatient basis with general anesthesia or MAC (Monitored Anesthesia Care).
- Incisions are made within the hairline (or along the hair margin) above the ear, extending down around the lobe and ending in or below the hairline behind the ear.
- The subcutaneous layers and neck muscles are tightened, the facial skin is redraped and lifted, and the excess skin is removed.
Recuperation and healing: The patient goes home with head and neck wrapped in dressings, which are usually removed the next day. Minimal initial discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication. Bruising and swelling decrease to "socially acceptable" levels in 10 to 20 days. The final result of a facelift procedure is evident in 4 to 6 weeks or sooner, with continued improvement for several months.
Other options: Additional procedures that would enhance the result of a facelift are: Eyelid Lift, Brow Lift, Chemical Peel, Chin Enlargement, Nose Reshaping (rhinoplasty), Fat Suction, and Laser Skin Resurfacing.
Note: The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are unusual.