Facelift
In time, gravity, sun exposure and the stresses of daily life take their toll on our faces and necks. Deep creases appear beside the mouth, the jaw line slackens and becomes jowly and the neck develops loose folds and fat deposits. Facelifts counteract these signs of aging by tightening muscle, removing fat and trimming excess skin, giving your face a fresher, youthful look. After surgery, some patients look 10-15 years younger.
Facelifts rejuvenate the mid- to lower face and neck and are effective in correcting such conditions as: midface sagging, deep creases under the eyes and between the nose and mouth, jowls due to loss of muscle tone, sagging areas of fat and loose skin and fat under the chin and jaw.
Stitches and surgical clips are removed within a week of surgery, but the entire recovery time, including time for swelling and the stiffness of facial muscles to come down is usually 3-6 weeks. Sensation typically returns to normal within a few months and scars will become less red, raised, lumpy or itchy over time.
Many patients return to work in 10 days to 2 weeks. Camouflage cosmetics can be used to minimize the appearance of bruising.
Fellow American College of Surgeons