In general, a face-lift involves elevating the skin and tightening the underlying tissues and muscles. Fat in the face and neck may be sculpted, redistributed, or removed. Facial skin is then re-draped over the newly repositioned contours of the face, excess skin is removed, and the wound is stitched or taped closed. The incisions for the procedure depend on the techniques that will be used and the patient’s preferences. Options include: • A traditional face-lift incision starts at your temples, continuing down and around the front of your ears, and ends behind your ears in your lower scalp. To improve the appearance of your neck, an incision might be made under your chin. • A limited incision is a shorter incision that begins in your hairline just above your ear, wraps around the front of your ear, but does not extend all the way into the lower scalp. • A facelift generally takes two to four hours, however, each procedure is unique and times may vary. If you are noticing the effects of aging and feel that you could benefit from a facelift, contact our office today to get in touch with a specialist. For more information, please contact us or book an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 8503 Arlington Blvd #130 Fairfax, VA 22031. We serve clients from Fairfax VA, Arlington VA, Vienna VA, Annandale VA, Burke VA, and surrounding areas.