Facelift & Rhytidectomy Surgery
Understanding Facial Aging
How Facelift Surgery Can Help
Are you thinking about getting a facelift in Paramus for a more youthful appearance & slow the aging process? Facelift surgery is a great option. The facelift techniques that our Paramus plastic surgeon implements are the best in the area. As time passes, the body gradually stops producing elastin and collagen, proteins that are integral in maintaining healthy, youthful-looking skin. Without a sufficient amount of elastin and collagen, the skin starts to droop. Fat is displaced. Muscle tone degenerates.
These developments can lead to visible signs of aging on the face, which are often compounded or accelerated by hereditary factors, the effect of gravity or certain lifestyle habits, such as smoking or frequent sun exposure. To help combat noticeable signs of facial aging, we perform facelift surgery at The Breslow Center in Paramus, NJ.
Signs of Facial Aging That Are Improved With Facelift Surgery
Common signs of facial aging include sagging skin throughout the middle of the face, the chin, the jaw line and the neck. This sagging skin coupled with a loss of muscle tone throughout the lower face can lead to the development of “jowls.”, causing many men and women to opt for a facelift; in fact, those are common facelift incision locations. In addition, deep creases can form beneath the lower eyelids or from the outer corners of the nose to the outer edges of the mouth. Fortunately, facelift surgery in Paramus performed by our surgeons at The Breslow Center is an effective way to address these aesthetic concerns.
About the SMAS Facelift Approach
During consultation, our surgical team carefully evaluates each patient’s facial structure, skin health, and muscle tone, while listening to their aesthetic concerns regarding facelift procedures. This information is then used to create a personalized treatment plan designed to achieve the desired facial rejuvenation results, which may also include complementary procedures such as a neck lift surgery.
Our team of highly trained surgeons specializes in facial rejuvenation and performs SMAS facelift surgery. With this method, the surgeon repositions facial skin and underlying tissues, removes excess loose skin when necessary, and tightens the connective tissue layer known as the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS). This advanced technique allows for a natural repositioning of the skin over the cheeks, jawline, and neck area, resulting in smoother contours without the “overly tight” appearance that can occur with less specialized approaches.
Facelift Post Op Instructions
- Facelift recovery and healing time: You can go back to work after 2 weeks. You can resume driving after 1 week. The majority of bruising will be gone after 2 weeks. You will have to sleep in a beach chair for one week and then on your back for 6 weeks. Patients will take GDB medication for 5 days and a Medrol dose pack for 1 week.
- Swelling: The majority of swelling will go down after 6-8 weeks, and all of the swelling will be gone after 12 months
- Scars and scarring: You will have one scar under the chin (for neck lift usually), one in front, one behind the ears, and one back into the scalp. Staples will be taken out of the scalp after 1 week and sutures will be removed at 7-10 days.
- Drains: You will have two drains on either side behind your ears. They will be taken out post-op day 1-2
- Follow-up visits: Patients will have several follow-up visits. The first one will be with the doctor or PA after day one of surgery at Care one. The other appointments will be in the office with the doctor at one week, 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year
- Who should get a facelift?: Most people will have a good outcome and benefit from a facelift, especially those who have been exposed to a lot of sunlight has folds, lines, and/or any unwanted aging features. Anyone who is also considering fillers/injections may want to look into facelift surgery. With injectables, it is easy to see that work has been done, and the benefits of facelifts are better than products like botox.
- Is a facelift painful: A facelift is a surgery so there will be some pain and discomfort involved. Fortunately, a facelift is generally less painful than other surgeries. Everyone experiences pain differently so when you attend your consult please share your questions, concerns, and expectations with your physician.
Renew Your Look — and Your Outlook
Facelift surgery helps patients achieve a refreshed and youthful facial appearance, allowing them to look as vibrant as they feel. To learn more about your facial rejuvenation treatment options or to schedule a private consultation, contact the Breslow Center for Plastic Surgery at (201) 444-9522 today.
