A facelift will create smoother, more pleasing contours to your face and neck and is intended to give a "refreshed" appearance. If you have specific conditions such as sagging eyebrows, fatty deposits in the eyelids, or wrinkles around the mouth, other procedures may be combined at the same time.

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See before and after photos:

Facelift before and after photos.

Facelift with forehead lift before and after photos.

Cheek lift before and after photos.

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The structure of your face will be considered to tailor surgery to you. Your hairline will be examined to determine where incisions can be placed.

If your hair is short you may want to let it grow to cover your incisions while they heal.

The classic facelift uses an incision that follows the contour of your ear, then extends around the earlobe and back into the hairline. Incisions are made in areas which are most easily concealed by your hair or with make-up. There may also be a small incision hidden underneath your chin.

Modern facelift techniques typically result in shorter scars, particularly in younger patients.

After the skin has been pulled up and back, the excess is removed. In most cases, deeper tissues are repositioned. A small incision beneath the chin may be used to aid the removal of fatty tissue in that area and smoothing of the cord-like structures of the underlying muscle in the neck.

Most people return to normal activities within two weeks, but some patients bruise more than others. Since the healing process is gradual, you should expect to wait at least several weeks for an accurate picture of the way you will look.

Complications are infrequent, but risks must be considered. Facelift incisions are most often inconspicuous though this cannot be entirely predicted due to individual patterns in healing.

The facelift is a longer procedure than some of the simpler treatments offered, but nothing comes close to its ability to correct age related changes such as sagging cheeks, jowls and neck.

Whether or not a facelift is the right procedure for you begins with a consultation with Dr. Thompson. Please contact us to arrange a visit.