Face Lift

Also known as a "Rhtyidectomy", a face lift tightens loose skin on your face, neck and jowl areas. It tightens underlying tissues and removes excess fat. Your bone structure, heredity and skin texture, all play a role in how many “years” a face lift can “remove” and greatly influence how long it will last. Dr. Terino will emphasize the special factors which will influence your individual result.

There are many variations to the face lift procedure and the placement of incisions. The goal of every face lift technique to keep the incisions hidden as much as possible. Following Dr. Terino’s surgery, scars will be nearly invisible and will be concealed by your hair or with makeup. Dr. Terino will free your facial skin from its underlying tissues and trim off the excess. In most instances the deeper tissues will be repositioned to restore a more youthful contour to your face. A small incision beneath your chin permits the removal of fat and the essential tightening of the loose cord like muscles in your neck. If you do not have a significant amount of excess skin, you could be a candidate for a “minimal incision” lift. This minimally invasive procedure requires small incisions that are placed inconspicuously according to Dr. Terino’s individualized surgical plan for you.

When facial sagging in the midface/cheek area is pronounced and there is sagging or hollowness under the eyes, a procedure called a Midface Vertical Lift may be performed. Incisions are often made inside the lower eyelid or maybe located in another area that provides easy access to the cheek and midfacial region.

After facelift surgery, you will experience temporary skin discoloration and feelings of tightness or numbness in your face and neck. Since your skin will remain somewhat sensitive for a few months, protection from the sun, including daily use of a sun block is essential. You can wear cosmetics a few days following surgery and patients often are back to work within two weeks. A face lift improves visible signs of aging of the deep cheek folds, the jowls and the loose skin under the front and around the sides of your neck and jaw.

Dr. Terino will design incisions to suit your particular needs. Your face lift incisions may be placed within the hairline and within natural contours in front of and behind your ears. Modified incisions may be used if, for example, you need correction of only your neck and lower face.

Loose skin is pulled upward and back and the excess is removed. Underlying loose muscle structures are tightened. Unwanted fat may be removed.

After surgery, the skin on your face and neck will look smoother, firmer, and fresher.

This procedure can be carried out in conjunction with a necklift and/or facial implants for a beautiful result.

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