Facelift
Serving patients in Avon, Farmington, and Greater Hartford, CT
Your Beauty is Timeless
Why Choose Youthful Images Aesthetics for Your Facelift?
Unveil your most refreshed, youthful look with our expert care. If you are looking for a way to turn back the clock on more advanced signs of aging, like sagging facial skin, deep creases, and loss of facial volume, facelift surgery offers the most comprehensive solution. Our plastic surgeons specialize in advanced facelift techniques to restore and highlight your natural beauty. With our personalized approach to each facelift procedure, you can trust that you're in expert hands. Learn more about our facelift techniques, or schedule a consultation to get started on a personalized facial cosmetic surgery treatment plan with Dr. Felice or Dr. Karcutskie.
Facelift at a Glance
- Purpose: Facelift surgeries tighten sagging skin, smooth wrinkles, and restore youthful contours
- Downtime: Typically 1-2 weeks for initial recovery, with full results developing over a few months
- Duration: 2-5 hours, depending on the extent of the procedure
- Anesthesia: General anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation
- Longevity: Results can last 7-10 years or longer with proper care
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Advanced Techniques Tailored to You
What is a facelift?
A facelift is the most comprehensive cosmetic surgery for addressing visible signs of aging in the mid face and neck. This facial plastic surgery procedure involves tightening underlying facial muscles, redistributing fat, and removing excess skin to provide a radiant, refreshed appearance. Our plastic surgeons offer several types of facelifts, customizing each procedure to address the patient’s specific concerns. In addition to performing traditional facelifts, we specialize in the mini facelift, short-scar facelift, neck lift, and coronal forehead lift. Our facelift consultations will help you decide whether a traditional facelift or one of the following surgical facelift options is right for you.
Facelift Techniques
Full Facelift
A full facelift rejuvenates the entire face by addressing the brow, mid-face, and neck. It combines a brow lift to smooth forehead wrinkles and elevate the brows, a mid-face lift to restore volume and contour to the cheeks, and a neck lift to tighten loose skin and refine the jawline. This comprehensive approach creates a natural, youthful appearance by harmonizing all areas of the face and neck.
Deep Plane Facelift
A deep plane facelift is an advanced surgical technique that lifts and repositions the deeper layers of facial tissues, rather than just tightening the skin. By targeting the underlying muscles and fat, it achieves a more natural and long-lasting rejuvenation, especially in the mid-face and jawline.
Modified or Mid Facelift
A modified or mid facelift specifically targets the mid face and jawline, making it a less invasive option with a shorter recovery period. It's ideal for patients seeking a subtle lift to treat mild to moderate signs of aging.
Regional Facelift
A regional facelift focuses on rejuvenating specific areas of the face, such as the mid-face and neck, to address localized signs of aging. By lifting and tightening sagging tissues in the cheeks and neck, this procedure enhances facial contours and reduces jowls or deep folds around the nose and mouth.
Short-Scar Facelift
The short-scar facelift minimizes visible scarring by using smaller incisions, typically extending along the hairline. This option is well-suited for patients who require moderate correction without extensive changes.
Neck Lift
A neck lift addresses sagging skin, excess fat, and muscle banding in the neck area. It’s often performed in conjunction with a facelift to create a harmonious, youthful look.
Coronal Forehead Lift
This lift technique focuses on the upper face, smoothing the forehead, reducing frown lines, and elevating sagging eyebrows to open up the eye area and refresh your facial expression.
Expert Hands, Trusted Care
What is the facelift procedure like?
On the day of your facelift surgery, our team will guide you through each step. The procedure begins with anesthesia to ensure your comfort and safety. Your plastic surgeon then creates strategically placed incisions around the hairline and ears. We reposition and tighten the underlying muscle and facial tissues, remove excess skin, and smooth the skin over the deeper tissues of your newly contoured face. Once these steps are complete, the incision site is carefully closed to minimize scarring. You’ll be monitored in a recovery area before being released to go home the same day.
Holistic Rejuvenation
What conditions does a facelift address?
Facelift surgery addresses a variety of age-related concerns, such as sagging skin in the midface and jawline, and deep creases that develop below the eyes and from the nose to the mouth. It also targets loose skin and excess fat in the neck area, along with the loss of facial volume and muscle tone. By tightening and repositioning these areas, facelift surgery helps restore a more youthful and defined facial appearance.
Smooth Away Signs of Aging
What areas can a facelift address?
A facelift can enhance several key areas of the face and neck, including:
- Cheeks: Restores volume and reduces sagging
- Jawline: Defines and contours the lower face
- Neck: Smooths out loose skin and reduces the appearance of jowls
- Forehead: Lifts brows and reduces lines when combined with a coronal forehead lift
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Facelift Results
Patients can expect to see a noticeable reduction in facial sagging, smoother skin, and a more defined jawline following their facelift procedure. These results continue to improve over the next few months as swelling subsides, with the final look often lasting 7-10 years or more, depending on your skincare routine and lifestyle.
Your Personal Revival
What are the benefits of a facelift?
A facelift offers long-lasting results that help you maintain a youthful appearance for years. Our techniques are designed to provide natural enhancements, ensuring that you look like a younger version of yourself, not a completely different person. This comprehensive rejuvenation addresses multiple signs of aging in a single procedure, leading to a smoother and revitalized look. With these improvements, many patients experience a significant boost in confidence, feeling refreshed and more self-assured in their appearance.
Explore the Possibilities
Am I a candidate for a facelift?
Facelift surgery is a good fit for patients with moderate to severe facial sagging and signs of aging. Plastic surgery candidates must be in good general health without any medical conditions that could impair healing. You should have realistic expectations about the outcomes and a clear understanding of the surgical process, which will be covered in detail at your consultation. If you have medical conditions that affect healing or are a smoker, you can discuss these factors with your plastic surgeon to determine if cosmetic surgery is right for you and ensure a successful procedure.
Heal and Reveal
Facelift Recovery
During the facelift recovery process, you may experience mild swelling, bruising, and discomfort for the first few days. Most patients return to normal activities within two weeks. It’s essential to follow your surgeon’s post-operative care instructions, including avoiding strenuous activities and keeping the head elevated to minimize swelling and heal properly. As your face heals, you’ll see gradual improvements in your facial contours and skin tone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The results of a facelift can last anywhere from 7 to 10 years, with some patients enjoying longer-lasting effects depending on their skin type and lifestyle habits.
While a facelift significantly reduces deep lines and excess skin, it may not completely eliminate fine lines or surface wrinkles. Complementary treatments like Botox can help address these concerns.
Initial results are visible once the swelling begins to subside, typically within a few weeks of your surgical procedure, with full results appearing over the following months.
Most patients experience some discomfort after surgery, which is manageable with prescribed pain medication. The sensation usually decreases significantly within a few days.
Yes, a facelift can be combined with procedures like a neck lift, brow lift, or eyelid surgery to enhance overall results and achieve a balanced look.
The ideal age for facial rejuvenation surgery varies, but most patients consider it between their 40s and 60s, depending on the degree of aging and skin condition.
Plan for at least 1-2 weeks of downtime after your facelift surgery. You can begin participating in more strenuous activities after about 4-6 weeks or when your surgeon clears you to do so.
Absolutely! Facelifts are common among men looking to achieve a refreshed, youthful appearance without altering their masculine features.
