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Facelift

What is Facelift surgery?

What is Facelift surgery?

Also known as rhytidectomy, a facelift is a surgical procedure to improve visible signs of aging in the face and neck.



Am I a candidate for Facelift surgery?

Am I a candidate for Facelift surgery?

Facelift surgery is a good option for you if:

  • You are physically healthy
  • You don't smoke
  • You have a positive outlook and specific, but realistic goals in mind for the improvement of your appearance



How is Facelift surgery done?

How is Facelift surgery done?

Step 1 - Anesthesia

Medications are administered for your comfort during the surgical procedure. The choices include intravenous sedation and general anesthesia. Your doctor will recommend the best choice for you.

A variety of other procedures can further enhance the outcome of a facelift. They include:
  • Facial implants
  • Soft tissue augmentation to recontour the facial structure
  • Resurfacing techniques to improve the tone and texture of facial skin
  • Wrinkle reduction by injection
  • Necklift

Step 2 - The incision

Depending on the degree of change you'd like to see, your facelift choices include a traditional facelift, limited incision facelift or a neck lift.

A traditional facelift incision often begins in the hairline at the temples, continues around the ear and ends in the lower scalp. Fat may be sculpted or redistributed from the face, jowls and neck, and underlying tissue is repositioned, commonly the deeper layers of the face and the muscles are also lifted.

Skin is redraped over the uplifted contours and excess skin is trimmed away. A second incision under the chin may be necessary to further improve an aging neck. Sutures or skin adhesives close the incisions.

An alternative to a traditional facelift uses shorter incisions at the temples, continuing around the ear and possibly within the lower eyelids or under the upper lip.

Sagging jowls, loose neck skin and fat accumulation under the chin may be corrected with a neck lift. The neck lift incision often begins in front of the ear lobe and wraps around behind the ear ending in the lower scalp.


Step 3 - Closing the incisions

Once healed, the incision lines from a facelift are well concealed within the hairline and in the natural contours of the face and ear.


Step 4 - See the results

The visible improvements of a facelift appear as swelling and bruising subside. Your final result should not only restore a more youthful and rested appearance, but also help you feel more confident about yourself.





Many Procedure Details Excerpted from the ASPS/ASAPS Patient Education Brochures © ASPS/ASAPS 2008

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Very friendly staff.

Very good experience.

They called me all weekend to check on my progress. I really appreciate that.

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Great Team.

My experience with Dr. Strinden and all those who work with him has been wonderful!





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