Facelift or “Rhytidectomy” is the most comprehensive approach to address facial aging due to vertical descent of tissue, loss of volume, and elasticity (better known as wrinkles). By removing excess, sagging skin, smoothing deep folds, and lifting and tightening the deep facial tissues, facelift surgery can help a patient look not just younger, but simply “better.” As the face, eyes and neck work together to create a person’s facial appearance, it is common to combine face and neck procedures to achieve a patient’s goals. Doing so helps to ensure smooth, refined lines and a naturally balanced appearance.
Who is a good candidate?
- Non-smokers
- Individuals 50+ years old in generally good health without conditions that impair wound healing
- Individuals with a positive outlook and realistic expectations
Downtime
5-7 days of surgical downtime and up to 14 days of social downtime.
Recovery
Patients typically return to normal daily activities after about 2 weeks, with lifting restrictions during those 2 weeks (strenuous exercise will need to wait about 4 weeks). As everyone heals differently, degrees of swelling and/or bruising will vary. Most patients start to see a resolution in swelling starting at the 1-month mark, with results continuing to improve for up to 6 months post-operatively. If you are planning to have this surgery before a big life event- please allow yourself at least 6 months to heal! Dr. Jacobson will guide you along in your recovery process with detailed instructions for aftercare and recovery.
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