Facelift

Facelift Treatment

A facelift, or rhytidectomy as known in medical terms, is a type of surgical procedure carried out to improve facial contours or to replace sagging fat or enhance the neck surface, which leads to the correction and lift of the deeper structures of the face and neck. If one wants to maintain a youthful look and lessen the signs of aging, then a facelift is the best choice available.

1. Loss of facial contours, which gives a saggy appearance of the face
2. Cheeks, jawline, and neck sagging skin.
3. Profound lines around the mouth/nose are known as nasolabial folds.
4. Excess skin can give rise to jowls or a double chin appearance.

A facelift aims to achieve major restorative surgery of the entire face by tightening the skin and underlying muscles and removing excess skin to give a tight, smooth, and youthful-looking face. Depending on each patient’s objectives, our team offers options to address these areas, ensuring that the outcomes are natural-looking but effective.

Customized Facelift Techniques for Every Need

Our doctors have various approaches to provide the intended results for every patient. Specifically:

1. Conventional Facelifts: It is best suited for those exhibiting major droops and deep folds of the face. The traditional facelift is accompanied by the raising of the understructures of the face to achieve the best results of rejuvenation. In this way, this procedure curves and elevates the regions of the cheeks, jawline, and neck for an all-out transformation.
2. Mini-Facelift: Also referred to as a “weekend lift,” the mini-facelift, as the name suggests, is performed on individuals who do not present excessive drooping of the skin. The lower face is the main focus when completing such a procedure and is ideal for patients seeking a refreshed look with a quick recovery.
3. Endoscopic Facelift: With this method, a camera is inserted through the small incision when performing the procedure, thus making it possible to recover from the procedure quickly. This method is preferred by patients who wish to make tiny alterations, especially on the regions of their cheeks.

Every facelift procedure is designed with the patient’s anatomy of the face, type of skin, and artistic vision in mind to produce beautiful results. Dr. Jain and his team at Aesthetic and Cosmetic Surgeons Los Angeles thoroughly think and design the process in every aspect, employing procedures that cause less scarring and promote the beauty of the face.

Ideal Candidates for a Facelift

Suitable candidates for facelift procedures usually:

1. Have signs of moderate facial aging such as wrinkles, jowls, and droopy brows
2. Realistic expectation of the outcome.
3. Healthy individual who is a non-smoker.

If you are undergoing a facelift, the surgeons will assess you beforehand, taking your expectations and goals into consideration so that the appropriate method will be chosen. We set reasonable goals to match your facial features so that you do not appear too “worked on.”

The Facelift Process: From Consultation to Recovery

1. In-Depth Discussion

In this aspect of your treatment, you will be able to explore your medical past and current aesthetic objectives and any questions you have. Dr Jain will then give a full description of the facelift to be done and which options would be suitable to get the results you want.

2. The Surgery

The actual facelift procedure is performed under general anesthetic and takes several hours to complete. During the surgery, our physicians will make incisions that will be concealed within the hairline or around the ears to reach the deep facial muscles and tissues. Once deeper tissues are repositioned and held in their new place, the redundant skin is cut out.

3. Post-Op Care:

You will likely have some discomfort, swelling, and possible bruising, all of which typically settle down after two weeks. We will provide you with aftercare information and explain how to care for your incision, deal with discomfort, and return to your normal routine over time. Most people take 2 – 3 weeks before returning to work and other social engagements.

Long Lasting Benefits of a Facelift

The long-term advantages of a facelift make this treatment worthwhile for a person’s self-image:

1. Looks that Fit Reality: Facelift is one of the permanent surgical solutions unlike all other temporary measures aimed at improving looks.
2. Self-Esteem Boost: Most of the patients claim that after the operation, they feel much better during the social interactions than before the procedure.
3. Less Aftercare: The effects of a facelift will be evident for 10-15 years, provided that recommended skin care practices and sun avoidance are followed.