Facelift

Facelift (Rhytidectomy)

In time, gravity, sun exposure, and the stresses of daily life take their toll on our faces: deep creases appear beside the mouth, the jaw line slackens, and folds and fat deposits appear on the neck. Facelifts counteract these problems by removing excess fat and tightening skin and muscles, giving your face a fresher, youthful look. After surgery, some patients appear 10-15 years younger.

A Facelift procedure typically begins with an incision along the hairline to reduce visible scarring. Once the skin is elevated, Dr. Guiffrida gently removes excess fat and tissue that may be causing the face to lose its natural elasticity. The skin is then re-draped over the face and excess skin is removed. By removing tissue and extra skin, the face will restore its natural elasticity and remove the signs of aging.

A facelift can correct:

Sagging skin in the midface.
Deep creases below the lower eyelids.
Deep creases extending form the nose to the corner of the mouth.
Loose fat deposits that have fallen.
Loss of muscle in the lower face, leading to “jowls”
Loose skin that hangs from below the face, creating the appearance of a double chin.

The procedure can be combined with other procedures including a browlift, eyelid surgery or nose reshaping for more dramatic results, or it can be restricted to the neck (necklift) if the patient’s problems center there. Incisions are made in inconspicuous places such as behind the hairline and in natural folds of the face and ears, and scars fade to near invisibility in time. Results of a facelift do not last forever, but in another sense, the effects are permanent; years later, your face will continue to look better than if you had never had the procedure.

Desired results and expectations will be discussed during an initial consultation with Dr. Giuffrida to determine a plan of action for your facelift procedure. Schedule a consultation today to see if this procedure might be right for you.