A facelift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that lifts and tightens sagging skin on the face and neck to create a smoother and more youthful appearance. A mini facelift is a modified version of the procedure with a smaller incision and less cutting of underlying tissue.
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Getting a facelift is a highly individualized decision that starts with a candid discussion with one of our experts. He or she will take a detailed medical history and carefully consider your general health, skin condition, scarring tendency and other factors in the context of what you want your facelift to achieve.
Your surgeon will take pictures so he or she can study your face and may discuss other options, such as an eyelid lift or dermal fillers.
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In preparing for your facelift or mini facelift, you may be asked to temporarily avoid certain over-the-counter medications as your surgery date nears.
The surgery takes place under general anesthesia, requiring you to arrange for transportation to and from the surgical facility.
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When your facelift procedure is complete, you will likely have dressings, drains or both. You will need to return to the surgeon a few days after the procedure to get the sutures (stitches) removed. Sutures can come out in five to 10 days after your procedure.
Recovery from a facelift or mini facelift takes several weeks. Following your post-surgery instructions is very important. You will receive details on addressing swelling and bruising, and on managing any discomfort.
The instructions will also advise when you can resume regular activities and when to call the office in case of any unexpected changes or problems.
Before and After Photos
Procedure: Cosmetic deep-plane facelift and necklift
Surgeon: Shaun C Desai MD
Description: A 70-year-old female who underwent a deep-plane facelift and necklift and platysmaplasty for facial aging. She was particularly concerned with the loose skin under her chin in her neck as well as the jowls in her jawline. She had previous surgery on her neck which made this surgery particularly challenging, and therefore a conservative safer approach was performed to help achieve a natural “non-operative” appearance.
Procedure: Extended deep-plane facelift and neck lift, brow lift, upper and lower blepharoplasty, and lip lift.
Surgeon: Shaun Desai, M.D.
Description: A 70-year-old female about one year after an extended deep-plane facelift and neck lift, brow lift, upper and lower blepharoplasty, and lip lift.
Procedure: Deep-plane facelift and necklift
Surgeon: Shaun Desai, M.D.
Description: A 69-year-old male is shown before and six weeks after an extended deep-plane facelift and neck lift. He had undergone a previous facelift and neck lift elsewhere years prior. The patient wanted to improve the neckline to make a sharper angle from the chin to the lower neck.
Left: Before | Right: After
Achieving a Natural-Looking Facelift
Facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon Kofi Boahene defines what a natural-looking facelift is, and the surgical techniques used to achieve it.