Our staff will submit the appropriate documentation to your insurance company on your behalf to assist in this determination, detailing your symptoms and outlining the surgical plan. S agging of the skin and facial tissues that accompany aging can make you look tired and angry even when you feel energetic. Jowls and drooping of the skin around the neck give you the appearance of heaviness. Facial rejuvenation helps restore youthful contours to the face, making you appear more rested and healthy. Many patients also elect to combine a face-lift with other procedures, such as an endoscopic forehead lift, eyelid surgery, autologous fat injections, or skin resurfacing to achieve a full rejuvenation effect.
Realistic expectations are important to successful cosmetic surgery.
You can expect smoothing and tightening of the loose skin on the face and neck. Since excess skin and fat are removed and the underlying facial tissues are recontoured, the result is a more youthful looking face. Computer imaging will help you feel comfortable with your decision about surgery, and we're here to answer any questions you may have before and after the procedure. The incisions made for this type of surgery are usually concealed behind the ear and at the hairline. Sometimes, a small incision is also positioned underneath the chin.