The procedure is usually performed under local anesthesic, plus sedation. The incisions follow natural face and neck lines. Special care is taken to avoid an excessively pulled, mask-like appearance. New techniques give longer-lasting results than were previously possible. Depending on your ideas of desirable change, other procedures may be appropriate to combine with facelift surgery.
Facelift surgery is highly individualized and depends on each patient's specific concerns and goals.
These will be thoroughly explored at the time of your personal consultation . Following the surgery, you will have some swelling and bruising on your face and neck. Pain is usually not great and can be controlled with medication. You will need to wear a chin strap for 2-3 weeks. Sports and other activities which will raise blood pressure must be avoided for at least 2 weeks.