Over time, the effects of gravity, exposure to sun, dry air, and general stress takes its toll on a person’s face and neck. Skin folds and fat deposits form under your chin, and jowls may develop along the jawline. Creases begin to form between the nose and the mouth (known as “the parenthesis”) and your neck develops lines and wrinkles. A facelift, or Rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure that improves these visible signs of aging. If your area of concern is limited to your neck, then a necklift will better suit your needs.
A facelift and/or necklift can be performed alone, or in conjunction with other procedures, such as eyelid surgery or rhinoplasty.
Am I a good candidate for a facelift and/or a necklift?
The best candidate for a facelift is a man or woman whose face and neck have begun to show the signs of aging, but whose skin still has some elasticity. Most patients are in their forties to sixties, but facelifts can be done successfully on people in their seventies or eighties as well. A facelift can make you look younger and fresher, and it may even enhance self-confidence.
Some patients who have short hair choose to let their hair grow longer before surgery, so that it is long enough to hide the incisions while they heal. All surgical procedures performed by Dr. Lacombe are personalized to suit each person's needs.
When can I go back to work?
Initially your face may look and feel rather strange. Your features may be distorted from the swelling and your facial movements may be slightly stiff. Some bruising may persist for about two weeks. Most patients can return to work within ten days to two weeks after surgery. Some people find that special camouflaging makeup can help hide the temporary visible effects of this procedure. |
