Facelift Las Vegas

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What Is a Facelift?

A facelift (rhytidectomy) is a plastic surgery procedure that aims to naturally rejuvenate the face and neck by removing signs of aging, including wrinkles, loose skin folds, and drooping. The goal is to reduce overall sagging skin, smooth the planes of the face, and give the patient a younger look without looking unnatural.

Depending on the specific goals and pain points of the patient, in addition to correcting signs of aging on the facial skin, a neck lift may be combined with a facelift as well. This will correct loose neck skin and tighten sagging jowls.

Who Is Not a Good Candidate for a Facelift?

Anyone with serious medical conditions that may complicate surgery or create problems during facelift recovery will not be a good candidate. Facelift and neck lift surgery patients should also be non-smokers. Strong candidates for any plastic surgery procedures, including face and neck surgery, must be in good overall physical health.

Most facelift patients tend to be in their 40s, 50s, or 60s. And while this age range isn’t set in stone, it’s important to note because all facelift candidates must still have good skin elasticity.

In general, ideal facelift candidates have visible signs of facial aging, including deep wrinkles, fine lines, sagging excess skin, and drooping beneath the eyes and along the jawline.

Types of Facelift Procedures

1. Deep Plane Facelift

The deep plane facelift involves repositioning the deeper tissues of the face by releasing key ligaments and repositioning the SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) and the skin as one.

2. Mini Facelift

The mini facelift aims to reduce visible signs of aging by focusing on the lower third of the face. The jowls, chin, jawline, and neck all receive subtle enhancement.

3. Ponytail Facelift

The ponytail facelift mimics the tightening effects of wearing a ponytail by using small incisions in the hairline to pull back the mid face especially.

4. Liquid Facelift

The liquid facelift is not actually an invasive surgery. Instead, Botox and injectable fillers are used to reduce and smooth wrinkles.

5. Vampire Facelift

The vampire facelift uses injectables along with PRP (platelet-rich plasma) to improve the texture and tone of the facial skin.

6. Non-Surgical Facelift

The non-surgical facelift may involve techniques such as lasers, fat injections, dermal fillers, or microneedling to smooth and tighten the facial skin for a more youthful, radiant appearance.

7. Vertical Facelift

Whereas a traditional facelift tends to tighten the skin in a horizontal direction, the vertical facelift lifts the facial tissues upward. On select patients, this can provide a more natural-looking result.

8. Endoscopic Facelift

The endoscopic facelift uses an endoscope (small camera) and precise tools to carefully lift and rejuvenate the face. Ideally, the procedure provides minimal scarring as incisions are very small.

9. Thread Facelift

The thread facelift uses medical grade thread beneath the skin to gently lift and tighten. This causes minimal downtime and provides immediate results.

Facelift Scars

Scarring after facelift surgery will depend on the type of facelift you have. For example, when it comes to facelift scars hairline incisions typically produce almost invisible scars because the hair covers them.

If your incisions were behind your ears or elsewhere, however, you may have somewhat visible scars. Still, keep in mind these will fade with time and proper care. Massage, silicone gel sheets, and staying out of the sun will help minimize their appearance.

Facelift Recovery

The duration of your facelift recovery period will also largely depend on the type of facelift you underwent. Mini facelift recovery may be shorter than deep plane facelift recovery, for example.

Most surgeries follow a recovery timeline similar to the following:

Week 1

Make sure you have someone to take you home directly following surgery. You will be swollen and bruised and may have some slight discomfort, which can be remedied with pain medication if necessary. Wear your compression strap as directed, and take it easy and rest.

Week 2

By this point, patients should no longer require pain medication and will be back to doing many of their normal daily activities. Swelling and bruising should be down but will likely still be present. Some patients may experience tingling and tightness.

Weeks 3-4

By the beginning of week 3, most patients are back at work and resuming much of their normal lives. 4 weeks after facelift still swollen? This is normal as long-term residual swelling is common following facelift surgery.

Week 5 and Beyond

Swelling may continue on for several more months after this point. However, you should be able to begin exercising normally again and going back to life as normal as you continue to see your results take shape.