Facelift

Facelift

INDICATIONS FOR FACELIFT
As we get older gravitational aging changes occur in the mid- face, jowls, and neck.

FACELIFT SURGERY
A facelift procedure repositions the soft tissues and muscles of the face, and redrapes the skin to restore a more youthful appearance. The operation is frequently combined with blepharoplasty, C02 laser resurfacing, and/or brow lift. Time 3-5 hrs.

Before Facelift	After Facelift

LOCATION
Depending on the extent of surgery it may be performed with a local anesthetic and sedation in the office or a general anesthetic at the hospital. Patients may elect to spend a night at the hospital.

TRADE OFFS OF FACELIFT SURGERY
There is mild, temporary surgical discomfort, bruising, and swelling. Scars are carefully placed and are rarely a concern, in many patients a short scar technique can be utilized. Temporary numbness and tightness of the cheek and neck skin is expected. In men repositioning of the beard may alter the area that requires shaving.

RISKS OF FACELIFT SURGERY
Although uncommon, problems with facelift may include infection, bleeding, minor asymmetries, or injury to the facial nerve resulting in muscle weakness. Additional surgery although rare is sometimes required when there is an area of hair loss, poor healing or excessive scarring.

RECOVERY FROM FACELIFT SURGERY
After their facelift surgery, our patients are instructed in the use of cool compresses for the first 48 hours to minimize swelling and bruising. Most patients return to work 10-14 days following surgery and return to their normal exercise routine at 2-4 weeks.

Facelift Albany, Dr. Fox & Dr. Schingo are Board Certified Plastic Surgeons with combined 30 years of experience in facial rejuvenation.  Botox, fillers, eyelifts, facelifts, laser resurfacing.  Facelift Albany.