FACELIFT

If you are experiencing one or more of the physical characteristics of aging noted below, you are a candidate for a facelift.  

• Loss of volume in the face  
• Facial skin sagging from the temples, cheeks, and jawline  
• Deep facial wrinkles  
• A significant reduction in cheek fat  
• The development of nasolabial folds  
• An accumulation of fat along the jawline (jowls)  
• Loose skin in the chin and neck

First 24 hours: Facelift patients may feel groggy or nauseous after surgery. This feeling should subside within the first 24 hours after surgery.

10 - 14 days: Any swelling or bruising should fade within the first two weeks and most stitches will dissolve within about a week. An exception to that is any stitches that must be removed by the physician.

2 - 3 months: Patients should feel back to themselves, any evidence of residual swelling, should have settled by this time. 

Depending on the specific type of facelift as well as any additional procedures done in conjunction with a facelift, the surgery takes approximately three to four hours. 

Technological advances and innovative techniques enable surgeons to combat the causes of facial aging with less chance of scarring. During a facelift procedure most incisions are made to be well hidden. They will be methodically located around the temple hairline, down the front creases of the ears, around the earlobes, and behind the ears into the posterior hairline. Dr. Madorsky and his staff will guide you in proper skin care recovery techniques for improved healing. In the event that any redness or noticeable lines exist after complete healing, he can work with you to incorporate additional means of scar reduction. 

Incisions are methodically made around the temple hairline, down the front creases of the ears, around the earlobes, and behind the ears into the posterior hairline. Once the incision is made, the skin and muscles of the lower face and neck are released and repositioned. Any excess skin is trimmed. In some cases, an incision under the chin may be required in addition to neck liposuction. This is in order to help create a more refined jawline. If it is part of your discussed surgical plan, Dr. Madorsky may choose to reconstruct stretched earlobes during your facelift, as incisions will already be made near that area. 

Many people are under the old misconception that a facelift procedure will result in tightened facial skin around the eyes and forehead and scarring in the hairline. Actually, the surgery is performed to the lower half of the face. The forehead and brow area are not tightened during a facelift.

Yes. Many patients choose to combine multiple treatments when planning a facelift. Common combinations include:

• Face and Neck Lift - for a more complete, refined look
• Facelift with brow lift and/or eyelid surgery - for a more youthful and refreshed appearance
• Facelift with fat transpositioning - for increased volume and enhanced facial features
• Facelift with laser treatments - for a beautiful finish and glowing skin

Benefits of undergoing multiple procedures at one time include:

• A potential savings on surgeon's fees or anesthesia costs
• One period of anesthesia, surgery and downtime, instead of separate stints with multiple periods of recovery
• The increased benefit of seeing complete results