A facelift is a surgical procedure that is meant to improve the look of the mid to lower face. The surgery is designed to lift the skin and the muscles in order to restore a more rejuvenated and refreshed appearance. The ideal candidate for a facelift is a person that is in relatively good health who is looking to restore their appearance and self-confidence.
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When may you need a facelift?
As you age, the muscles and skin on the cheeks, neck and jawline can begin to lose elasticity, tone and structure that may lead to a face that appears tired, unhealthy, and sad. While heredity plays a major role, visible aging is accelerated by smoking, sun damage, pollution, weight loss and major life events such as pregnancy or illness.
Many times the face is left looking sullen, sagging and loose. In time, your appearance could be in need of a lift, by means of a surgical intervention. Ennis Plastic Surgery provides surgical, minimally invasive and non-surgical face rejuvenation options, including the facelift, mini-facelift.
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How Does a Facelift Work?
Facelift surgery is the only cosmetic option that tightens underlying muscles, removes excess fat, and redrapes the skin of your neck and face. Topical treatments and less invasive options like injectables and heat therapies play a role in prevention, maintenance and do offer limited correction, but not the precise and lasting results of a proper facelift surgery.
To learn about facelift surgery, please read the guide below or contact Ennis Plastic Surgery at 561-266-4344 to book a consultation or ask us a question. We are here to help you get the look you desire.
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Types of Facelift Procedures
In addition to the traditional facelift, Ennis Plastic Surgery offers several different facelift procedures. You should discuss these options with your plastic surgeon to determine which facelift procedure will yield the results you desire.
Traditional Facelift
A traditional facelift incision starts in the hairline, around the area of the temples. It continues around the ear and ends in the lower part of the scalp. Dr. Ennis sculpts and redistributes fat, tightens underlying muscles and repositions soft tissues in order to achieve a more sculpted lower face and neck.
Then the skin is redraped over the newly shaped contours and any excess skin is removed. The surgeon secures the skin and soft tissues along the original incision. The classic facelift is an excellent option for individuals who are looking for the most comprehensive tightening.
Mini Facelift
The Mini Facelift is also known as a Short Scar Face Lift, or an S Lift. This procedure works to tighten the skin and soft tissues of your face. Similar to a full face lift, this procedure repositions the skin and tightens underlying tissues. However, it utilizes a slightly different technique that minimizes scarring, yet still gives the patient a natural, more youthful appearance.
The mini-facelift relies on sutures placed in the deeper layers of the face to lift the soft tissue, which achieves a long-lasting lift. Then the skin is re-draped and excess skin is removed. Most patients can return to work or begin engaging in social activities within a week of surgery. There are fewer sutures than a traditional facelift and the incisions are well hidden, making them nearly impossible to detect.
Mid Facelift
A Mid Facelift focuses on lifting sagging cheeks and smoothing out the skin on your face. As opposed to a traditional facelift procedure that targets all areas of the face and neck, the Mid Facelift procedure targets sagging cheekbones and the area around the eyes. By restoring fullness to these areas, the patient is made to look younger. For someone who is showing some early signs of aging but does not need a full facelift procedure, the Mid Facelift restores lift and volume for a rejuvenated, more youthful appearance.
Many patients choose to combine this procedure with a brow lift or eyelid surgery that brightens the eyes, a naturally youthful complement to the mid facelift. The incisions are all hidden in the temple and the inner mouth and typically requires 2 to 3 weeks of recovery time.
Temporal Lift
The Temporal Lift, sometimes known as an Upper Facelift, moves the facial tissues diagonally outward and upward toward the upper quadrants of the face. It can improve folds and small wrinkles in the forehead and between the brows, and also smooth the appearance of crow’s feet around the eyes.
Another benefit of this lift is that it provides a chiseled look to cheekbones along with an overall refreshed and revitalized look to the entire face.
Neck Lift
A Neck Lift provides a shapely and toned jawline and neck, whether the procedure is done alone or with a face lift. By removing excess and sagging skin and tightening underlying tissues, this procedure can reverse the effects of gravity and restore the patient’s profile to a more youthful state.
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What to Expect from Facelift
Depending on what type of facelift procedure you have, and if you have any additional procedures, your surgery time may vary. You will be given anesthesia to ensure your comfort and safety during the surgical procedure. After your surgery is completed, the surgeon will apply a dressing around your face, to reduce swelling and bleeding. You may have one to three drain tubes in place for several days, with the purpose of removing any excess blood accumulation.
After undergoing a facelift surgery, you may have mild to moderate discomfort for a few of days. You will be given pain medication to ease your discomfort. Your face will swell over the first couple of days, but as healing progressing, your swelling will subside. You can expect some facial bruising as well. Do not be alarmed, as your body is healing and your uplifted face will be revealed in a short amount of time.
You will follow up with your surgeon the day after your procedure to ensure proper healing and review any further aftercare instructions. You should sleep with your head elevated and avoid head down positions for the first two weeks, in order to promote healing and reduce swelling.
Maximize Results with These Procedures
A facelift alone can lift and contour the lower face. However, it will not address forehead creases, wrinkles, sagging eyelids or uneven skin tone. When a facelift is performed in complement with other facial surgeries or other energy based services, maximal cosmetic results can be achieved. The facelift will tighten and tone the jawline, while a brow lift can smooth the forehead, and a blepharoplasty will lift sagging eyebrows.
Or, you may combine a facelift with skin resurfacing in order to improve the tone and texture of your face. Your surgeon will have the greatest wealth of knowledge in regards to which procedure will meet your desired results. Often it’s a combination of procedures that delivers the most natural results because your surgeon can effectively address the individual facial features with subtle precision.
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The Ennis Plastic Surgery Difference
At Ennis Plastic Surgery, you can be confident about your facelift procedure, especially in the hands of a renowned plastic surgeon with skills that deliver the most natural results. Dr. Scott Ennis is an international authority in the field of facial plastic surgery. He is known for his exquisite surgical skill, as well as his compassionate dedication to each client.
We are excited to have the opportunity to contribute to that outcome. If you are interested in discussing how a facelift can impact your physical appearance, please contact us to set up a consultation.