Oh, gravity. Sure, it's a force of nature, but sometimes mother nature just isn't so kind when it comes to our facial appearance. Our skin loses elasticity as we age, and it has nowhere to go but down, resulting in sagging jowls, loose neck skin, or an overall tired appearance. If you are bothered by any of these signs of aging, a facelift can help turn back the clock and give you a more naturally refreshed appearance.
Looking your very best every day can take enough effort as it is, but an aging face is hard to hide with even the most impeccable wardrobe and expert stylist. Sagging in the jowls, cheeks and neck can make a person appear tired and older than they feel. If you are bothered by facial aging, a facelift in Atlanta may be something to consider.
By repositioning facial tissues beneath the skin as well as removing excess, sagging skin on the lower face and neck, facelift surgery can dramatically reduce signs of aging without changing the essence of your facial appearance. This classic procedure can help take years off your appearance with results that age naturally with you, so you continue to look more youthful and rested as the years go by.
A facelift (or rhytidectomy) is facial plastic surgery that improve signs of aging in the face and neck. Facelift surgery has come a long way since the days of Joan Rivers and the old signature “pulled” look. Surgical techniques have improved significantly, meaning that a facelift with one of our plastic surgeons now does just what you want it to—help you look years younger, but exactly like yourself.
Today’s full facelift involves three basic steps. First, the skin is separated gently from the underlying muscle and structural tissue, called the “fascia.” Next, this structural tissue is returned to a more natural, youthful position and secured with permanent sutures. This provides support for your newly rejuvenated face, so your skin can rest naturally over your features without adding too much tension (excessive skin tension can cause that “pulled” look). Then, excess, loose skin is removed and the remaining skin is re-draped over the lifted facial tissues, completing the full facelift.
While a facelift predominantly focuses on enhancing the lower face and neck area, people who are concerned with the appearance of their eyes and forehead may be instead interested in a forehead lift (brow lift) or eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty). For the right candidate, these treatments can also be combined with a facelift.
Incisions are made in hard-to-see locations, typically behind the hairline and in the natural creases around the ear. This means that any scarring will be hidden within your hair or around or behind the ear. If you are also having a neck lift during your plastic surgery, you may have an additional small incision under the chin.
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The MACS-Lift, also known as the mini facelift, produces comparable results to a regular facelift but with much less scarring and down time. The mini facelift is best suited for younger people who have good skin tone, but are starting to see laxity in their lower face and jaw. The advantage to a mini facelift is that it can be tailored to meet specific isolated problem areas and, if performed early, can prevent signs of aging before they become readily apparent. It also offers shorter scars, reduced swelling, quicker recovery and costs less than the traditional facelift. Discuss whether a mini facelift in Atlanta is right for you during your consultation.
People who come to us for an Atlanta facelift are often seeking plastic surgery to help them return to a more youthful appearance, whether they are bothered by the look of fine lines, deep wrinkles, sagging skin and jowls, or other signs of aging on the face and neck. A facelift is aimed at rejuvenating your appearance and offers many benefits including:
In addition to improving facial appearance with skin tightening and combating the natural aging process, a facelift procedure can also boost a person’s self-esteem. When you look good, you feel good, and a facelift can help you regain the glow of confidence in your natural beauty that may have faded over time.
Both men and women may be ideal candidates for a facelift if they want to reduce loose skin and signs of aging in the lower face and neck area. It is important that candidates for this cosmetic surgery be in overall good health and have realistic expectations for their facelift results.
During a consultation with your surgeon, we will discuss your unique concerns and goals for the outcome of your surgery. Upon evaluation, we’ll determine whether a facelift or other recommended procedures can help you achieve the best, natural-looking results and answer all of the questions you may have about your surgery.
This is a very common question among facelift patients. The “right” age to get a facelift is unique to your genetics and lifestyle, the way in which your face and skin are naturally aging, your extent of sagging and loose skin, personal concerns, and goals with surgery.
We see both younger patients and older patients benefiting from facial rejuvenation and achieving beautiful results, whether from a full facelift or mini facelift. To best determine when is the best age to get a facelift and what type of procedure is best for you, consult one of our experienced board-certified plastic surgeons.
Facelift surgery is an outpatient procedure at The Swan Center, so patients will go home after surgery to continue resting at home. You’ll be wearing a bandage wrapped around the edge of your face, but you will be able to see, talk and eat just fine. Pain from a facelift is usually minimal, and many patients are fine with Tylenol for comfort after just a day or two. While you’ll need to allow your body to rest and keep activity light for 2 or 3 weeks, you can resume most of your normal routine except for lifting and straining a week or so after your facelift
People often wonder when you they be able to go out in public without anyone knowing they had a facelift. It all depends on your comfort level, because we are fine with you going out as soon as you feel up to it, granted you take it easy. However, it takes about 2 weeks after your facelift for all post-op swelling and bruising to subside to the point where they are barely perceptible.
While a facelift procedure can do wonders for a more youthful look, this surgery concentrates on the cheeks, mid-face and jawline. If you, like many of our patients, are also concerned about a tired appearance to your eyes or a drooping “turkey neck,” a complementary surgical procedure such as an eyelid surgery or neck lift can be incorporated into a facelift for more comprehensive rejuvenation and a balanced improvement.
And don’t forget about your skin! A facelift will reduce folds and wrinkles, but some patients may want to improve the tone and texture of facial skin as well. Even the most beautiful facelift results can be enhanced further with non-surgical treatments including injectables, like Botox and fillers, and laser skin resurfacing, which help restore a smoother, healthier skin surface by treating fine lines, sun damage, scarring and dullness.
Choosing a plastic surgeon for your facelift is one of the most important decisions you will make as you consider your surgery—and your safety, outcome, and comfort rely on this decision. Our plastic surgeons are board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and bring with them a wealth of knowledge, training, and experience. The Swan Center founder Dr. Joseph Bauer, along with Dr. Dean Fardo and Dr. Cristen Catignani, are dedicated to providing our patients with exceptional care and beautiful natural-looking results.
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Visit our Atlanta plastic surgery center for a consultation todayWe’ve been performing facelifts in Atlanta since 1993. All of our surgeons are experienced, board certified, and available to help you achieve a more youthful look with facelift surgery. We proudly offer a full range of surgical and nonsurgical procedures for the breasts, face and body for patients in the Atlanta area. When you are ready to learn more about a facelift, the best next step is to contact us for a free consultation where we can answer all of your questions and help you decide which procedure or treatments will help your reach your goals.
