Facelift

We offer a number of facelifts tailored to your specific needs and goals. Some facelifts rejuvenate the upper portion of the face, while others focus on the middle and lower sections:

• Standard Facelift: This comprehensive procedure, also referred to as the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) technique, fully addresses moderate to advanced aging around the mid-face and neck. It involves incisions in the hairline or under the sideburns, around the ears, extending to the back of the hairline, and an incision under the chin.
• Mini Facelift: Less intensive than a full facelift, mini facelifts help rejuvenate a “tired” expression by tightening deep facial tissues with shorter incisions. Like standard facelifts, these are made along the hairline above each ear and in the natural creases surrounding the ear. This procedure produces outstanding results in improving the appearance of sagging jowls and aging skin.
• Deep Plane Facelift: For a deep plane facelift, our plastic surgeon will reposition deeper tissues and structures of the face, including the muscles. This allows for a more thorough lifting without stretching the skin itself. Deep plane facelifts are well known for inspiring natural-looking appearances.
• Multi-Vector Facelift: Customized to address multiple areas of concern, the multi-vector facelift combines numerous lifting techniques to target specific regions of the face. This approach allows for the precise correction of sagging skin and wrinkles, resulting in harmonious and balanced facial rejuvenation outcomes.

Recovery after a facelift at McGuiness Dermatology and Plastic Surgery involves following a detailed postoperative care plan. This includes keeping your head elevated, using cold compresses to reduce swelling, and avoiding strenuous activities that might strain the healing tissues. We may also prescribe medications to help manage pain and prevent infection.

During the first week, it’s essential to rest and avoid any activities that may increase blood pressure. You may experience some bruising, swelling, and mild discomfort, all of which are normal during the healing process. We will provide specific instructions to care for the surgical sites, and these should be followed closely to avoid complications.

Regular follow-up appointments are crucial to monitoring your healing and ensuring the best results possible. Typically, most patients can return to light daily activities after about two weeks, but it’s important to wait until cleared by our plastic surgeon before resuming exercise or any strenuous tasks.

Patience is key during recovery, as the full benefits of a facelift often become more apparent as the swelling subsides over several weeks to months.

While facelifts significantly rejuvenate your appearance by tightening skin and reducing wrinkles, combining them with other treatments can enhance and extend the results.

Botox can compliment a facelift by relaxing the remaining fine lines, especially around the eyes and forehead, maintaining a smoother look.

Dermal fillers like Juvéderm or Radiesse add volume and contour to complement the lifting effect, particularly on the cheeks and lips.

Laser skin treatments can refine skin texture and tone, address superficial blemishes, and enhance the skin’s overall radiance post-facelift.

RF microneedling implements small punctures into the epidermis, sending RF energy deeper into the tissue for improved collagen and elastin production.

Emface uses synchronized RF and HIFES energies to tighten skin and tone facial muscles, subtly enhancing the facelift’s effects and contributing to a more defined facial structure.

Combining a facelift with complementary surgeries can provide more balanced and comprehensive results. For example, pairing a facelift with a brow lift can elevate the eyebrows and smooth forehead lines, ensuring that the overall facial appearance is cohesive and refreshed. Similarly, an eyelid lift (blepharoplasty) can enhance the eyes by addressing drooping lids or puffiness, which further boosts the youthful effects achieved with a facelift.

For patients who are concerned about the appearance of their neck, a neck lift is an excellent procedure to combine with a facelift. A neck lift tightens the skin and underlying muscles of the neck, eliminating sagging and providing a more defined jawline. The combination of these surgeries creates a more unified and natural-looking rejuvenation of the entire face and neck region.

During your consultation, your surgeon will work closely with you to determine if combining procedures is the right choice for your aesthetic goals. She tailors each surgery to help you achieve results that harmonize with your natural features while keeping your personal preferences and overall facial harmony accounted for.