What Are the Steps in a Facelift Procedure?

Prior to your facelift procedure, medicines such as intravenous sedation and general anesthesia are administered for your comfort. The next step in the facelift procedure is the incision – this depends on the level of change you wish to create. You can have a traditional facelift, a limited incision facelift, or a neck lift. The incisions are closed with sutures or skin adhesives. The visible improvements from your facelift will be seen when swelling and bruising subside.

Patients who are planning a facelift procedure are likely to have other questions about what is involved or related aspects. It’s best to gather as much information as possible. These are the types of questions we are often asked:

• How does face surgery compare to a facelift without surgery with BOTOX®, fillers, and skin rejuvenation treatments instead?
• What are the benefits of having a facelift procedure or neck lift near me in my local area instead of having surgery in another state or country?
• What happens before and after a neck lift or facelift procedure?
• What is the cost of a mini facelift near me and how will it compare to the cost of a full facelift?
• Is a jawline lift – also referred to as a lower facelift, jowl lift, or ponytail facelift, the most suitable choice for me or would a cheek lift or mid-face lift be better?
• What is deep plane face lifting?
• What helps to speed up facelift or neck lift recovery?
• Should I undergo a face operation such as a facelift, or is it better to consider a different option?
• What techniques can be used to get very natural facelift results?
• Is an S-Lift the same thing as a mini facelift?

Our team will be happy to answer any questions you might have about the facelift procedure to help put your mind at ease.

In addition to the facelift procedure, Cosmetic Surgery Institute also offers other surgical options such as a neck lift or neck surgery, also known as a chin lift. Neck lifts can be ideal patients who have noticed signs of aging on their neck but not their face, or those who have sagging on both areas and would like their neck to match the rejuvenated appearance of their face. There are also some highly effective non-surgical options that many patients may benefit from more than the facelift procedure. BOTOX® is a wrinkle relaxer that is injected to temporarily reduce dynamic wrinkles – the types that you cannot address with cosmetic surgery on the forehead, eye area, and other facial areas. Dermal fillers enhance your facial appearance by adding subtle volume and lift to improve the balance of your face, accentuate certain features, or reduce deep wrinkles. Nonsurgical PDO threads are a minimally invasive approach that help with lifting and tightening the lower face.