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WHO IS A
CANDIDATE?
If you have experienced a loss of skin elasticity and muscle tone of the face and neck.
If you have the appearance of jowls and deep creases between the base of the nose and the
corners of the mouth.
If you have developed facial and neck wrinkles.
If you believe you lack youthful chin and neck contours.
If you think you have a tired facial appearance.
INTENDED RESULT
A more rested and youthful contour to the face and neck.
PROCEDURE
DESCRIPTION
Facelifts range in size from "mini" to "standard" depending on location and extent of skin
laxity.
The operation is done on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia with sedation, or under
general anesthesia.
Incisions are made within the hairline (or along the hair margin) above the ear, extending
down around the lobe and ending in or below the hairline behind the ear. The subcutaneous
layers and neck muscles are tightened, the facial skin is redraped and lifted, and the excess
skin is removed.
RECUPERATION AND HEALING
The patient goes home with head and neck wrapped in dressings, which are usually removed
the next day.
Minimal initial discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication.
Sutures are removed within 14 days. Bruising and swelling decrease to "socially
acceptable" levels in 10-20 days.
The final result is evident in 4-6 weeks or sooner with continued improvement for several
months.
OTHER OPTIONS
Additional procedures that would enhance the result are: Eyelid Lift, Brow Lift, Chemical
Peel, Facial Sanding (dermabrasion), Chin Enlargement, Nose Reshaping (rhinoplasty), Fat
Suction, and Laser Skin Resurfacing, Cheekbone Enhancement, Augmentation/Enhancement
of Lips, Reduction of Earlobes.
INSURANCE
GUIDELINES
This procedure is considered cosmetic and therefore is not covered by insurance. The
patient is responsible for payment.
NOTE
The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be
determined only at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of
risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major
complications are unusual.
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