Facelift and Neck Lift Candidates
Good candidates for facelift and neck lift surgery are individuals who are experiencing wrinkling, jowl lines, and noticeable signs of aging in the face and neck. Ideal candidates also have realistic expectations of the outcomes of surgery, no serious medical conditions that can impact healing, and are in overall good general health.
What to Expect During a Facelift and Neck Lift Consultation
During your consultation, I will talk with you about your previous medical treatments and surgeries, current medications, drug and alcohol use, drug allergies, as well as your surgical goals. My team and I will also evaluate your general health status, take photographs, discuss rejuvenation options, recommend a course of action, and review likely outcomes and potential risks or complications associated with the procedure.
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How to Prepare for Facelift and Neck Lift
To prepare for your surgery, you may need to take certain medications or adjust current ones, stop smoking, and avoid taking aspirin or any other over-the-counter drugs that may increase bleeding and bruising. You should arrange for someone to drive you to and from our outpatient surgical center. However, I do give patients the option to stay in the hospital overnight.
Facelift and Neck Lift Surgery in NJ at Spiro Plastic Surgery
During a face and neck lift, I separate the skin from the underlying (deeper) fatty layer. I use the SMAS Composite surgical technique to combine the deep fascial layers with platysma layers of the neck. I elevate the underlying layers and redistribute this tissue from the neck, face, and jowls. This technique allows me to reposition the top layer (skin) over the uplifted contours without applying too much tension to the surface of the face. Finally, I trim the excess skin away and eliminate lines and the surface laxity of the neck. Together, with fat grafting (and my blepharoplasty technique), I’ve provided my patients with long-lasting and transformative results!
Recovery Time for Facelift and Neck Lift
Following surgery, a bandage is placed around your face and neck to minimize swelling and bruising, and thin tubes are used to drain any excess blood or fluid. My team and I will provide you with specific instructions to care for the surgical site(s), medications to apply or take orally, concerns to look out for, and when to make a follow-up appointment. Together with my nursing staff, we see our facial rejuvenation patients several times a week for the first two weeks to aid the recovery process and allow patients to return to normal activities within a month.
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