Facelift – Rejuvenating Procedure

All of us go through a natural process as we age that produces drooping and sagging of facial tissue, causing folds and wrinkles that make us look older. Sun exposure, genetics, and age all play a hand in how drastically this aging process affects our appearance, but loose and wrinkled skin is a common problem for most people. Many choose a facelift as a solution to this aging process.

A Rejuvenating Procedure

A facelift rejuvenates your appearance and smooths facial skin. The cosmetic surgeon achieves this by making small incisions near your hairline, at specific areas around your ears, and removing any excess skin. Facial muscles and connective tissues are then tightened. In some cases, deposits of fat in the chin and neck are removed to further smooth and contour your face.

Quick, Safe, And Effective

Dr. Jerrold C. Gendler regularly performs facelifts on patients in his office in Great Neck, New York. According to Dr. Gendler, a facelift usually takes no more than a few hours. Depending on the look a patient desires, local anesthesia can be all that is needed for the procedure which helps in minimizing surgery related risks.

Facelifts Combined With Other Procedures

It is common for someone to have a facelift along with other procedures like eyelid and brow lifts. Combining a facelift with another cosmetic surgery procedure produces truly dramatic results. Not everyone chooses to add other procedures to a facelift, but it is an option that allows everyone to achieve the look she or he wants.

“The procedures performed really all depend on a patient’s needs,” says Dr. Gendler. “Some people just want a facelift, but others find that a facelift along with something like a chin augmentation will give them the results they’re looking for. It’s important to decide what you want to get out of the cosmetic surgeries before deciding with your cosmetic surgeon to combine a facelift with another procedure.”

After Your Facelift

During the recovery time after a facelift, your facial tissues and muscles heal and settle into their new positions. Although you will be able to see a difference in your appearance immediately after the procedure, you will see an even more impressive difference once your skin has time to recover. Many patients are able to return to work after just a few days.