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Toledo Facelift – Plastic Surgery Monroe
As we age, gravity takes its most obvious toll on our faces. Over time, we all experience a loss of skin elasticity and muscle tone of the face and neck. If you have developed facial and neck wrinkles, deep creases between the base of your nose and the corners of your mouth (frequently referred to as “parentheses”), or the appearance of jowls, a facelift can help turn back the clock. Dr. Kelly prides himself on exceptional facelift results in his state-of-the-art surgical facility in Monroe. Dr. Kelly carefully and skillfully creates a more rested and youthful contour to the face and neck, with results that range from subtle to dramatic, depending upon your personal preferences.
Facelift Plastic Surgery Procedure Information
Facelifts vary in size from “mini” to “standard,” depending on location and extent of skin laxity. The facelift operation is done on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia with sedation, or under general anesthesia. Incisions are typically made within the hairline (or along the hair margin) above the ear, extending down around the lobe and ending in or below the hairline behind the ear. The subcutaneous layers and neck muscles are then tightened, the facial skin is redraped and lifted, and the excess skin is removed.
After Facelift Plastic Surgery
After surgery, you return home with dressings which are usually removed the next day. Minimal initial discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication. Sutures are removed within 14 days. Bruising and swelling decrease to “socially acceptable” levels in 10 to 20 days. The final result of a facelift procedure is evident in 4 to 6 weeks or sooner, with continued improvement for several months.
Additional Plastic Surgery Procedures
Procedures that would enhance the result of a facelift are Neck Lift, Eyelid Lift or Brow Lift.
A facelift is considered cosmetic and is therefore not covered by insurance. The specific risks and the suitability of facelift (rhytidectomy) procedure can be determined only during your consultation with Detroit area plastic surgeon Dr. Kelly. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk, although major complications are unusual.
