Questions about Facelift Surgery

What are the benefits of facelift surgery?

A facelift can significantly reduce the appearance of wrinkles, facial folds, sagging skin, and double chin. In addition, a facelift can firm your jaw line and eliminate jowls. Your facial features can be obscured by aging, weight fluctuations, and even genetics. A facelift can restore a naturally youthful appearance, and help you regain confidence and appeal.

Are facelifts a complex surgical procedure?

A facelift is a complex and detailed surgery. It takes time, care, and special attention on the part of your cosmetic surgeon to produce natural and beautiful results. Our board-certified cosmetic surgeons offer several options for facelift patients. During your free consultation, they will evaluate your facial features in order to customize the facelift procedure that will most enhance your natural beauty.

Does a facelift require a long recovery period?

Recovery from a facelift is surprisingly short. Most patients are able to return to work within ten days, and resume strenuous physical activity in as little as two weeks.

Your own recovery will depend of how closely you follow your surgeon’s advice after your surgery, and on your body’s natural ability to heal. During the first few weeks, pain, tenderness, and swelling are to be expected. Your surgeon will prescribe pain relievers to help you manage this discomfort. Full recovery is generally expected within one to six months.

Are there risks associated with a facelift?

Facelift surgery shares the same risks as any surgical procedure. These risks include blood clots, infection, reaction to anesthesia, and excessive bleeding. Risks specific to a facelift include limited facial mobility, permanent scarring, and asymmetrical results.

At Southeastern Plastic Surgery, all of our cosmetic surgeries are performed at our private, secluded AAAASF-certified surgical center. This, combined with our surgeon’s years of experience and devotion to patient safety help reduce your risks during this surgery. Our board-certified plastic surgeons are known for practicing great care in performing cosmetic surgical procedures to ensure optimal aesthetic results with minimal complications.

Are the results of a facelift permanent?

A facelift can take years off of your face, but over time, your skin will begin to succumb to the unavoidable forces of age and gravity. Simple lifestyle choices like not smoking can help increase the length of time your facelift lasts. Taking good care of your skin and using sun protection will also extend results. Most patients find that a facelift provides a youthful and appealing facial profile for up to ten years.

Nonsurgical facial procedures including BOTOX® Cosmetic and enhanced skin care can be used during and after this time to help you look and feel young and attractive for years to come.

If you have any questions about facelift surgery in Charlotte, North Carolina, please contact the board-certified plastic surgeons at Southeastern Plastic Surgery to schedule a free consultation today.