Who is a candidate for face lift surgery?

If you have experienced a loss of skin elasticity and muscle tone of the face and neck.

If you have the appearance of jowls and deep creases between the base of the nose and the corners of the mouth.

If you have developed facial and neck wrinkles.

If you believe you lack youthful chin and neck contours.

If you think you have a tired facial appearance.

Intended Result

Face lift surgery results in a more rested and youthful contour to the face and neck.

Face Lift Procedure Description

Face lifts range in size from “mini” to “standard” depending on location and extent of skin laxity. The face lift operation is done on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia with sedation, or under general anesthesia. Incisions are 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 tightened, the facial skin is redraped and lifted, and the excess skin is removed.

Recuperation and Healing from Face Lift Surgery

The patient goes home from face lift surgery with the head and neck wrapped in dressings, as well as two drains which are usually removed the next day. Once this dressing is removed, an elastic head dressing is then put in place and is worn for the next 3-5 days, or as Dr. Brandow directs you.

Minimal initial discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication. Sutures are removed within 10-14 days. Bruising and swelling decrease to “socially acceptable” levels in 10-20 days. The final result of the face lift is evident in 4-6 weeks or sooner with continued improvements for several months.

Other Options to Enhance a Face Lift

Additional procedures that would enhance the result of face lift are: Eyelid Surgery, Brow Lift, Chemical Peel, Facial Sanding (Dermabrasion), Chin Enlargement, Nose Reshaping (Rhinoplasty), Fat Suction, Laser Skin Resurfacing, Cheekbone Enhancement, Augmentation/Enhancement of Lips, Reduction of Earlobes.

Insurance Guidelines

The face lift procedure is considered cosmetic and therefore is not covered by insurance. The patient is responsible for payment.

Note

The specific risks and the suitability of face lift surgery for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are unusual.

The Brandow Clinic Serving Philadelphia, PA and the Jersey Shore, NJ

The Brandow Clinic offers the following plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures and treatments for the Philadelphia, PA and Jersey Shore, NJ areas including the Main Line, Bucks County, and Atlantic City: Breast Implants, Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, Eyelid Surgery, Botox, Juvederm, Restylene, and much more.

Please call The Brandow Clinic at 610.617.7949 for the Philadelphia office or 609.653.2220 for the New Jersey office to schedule your personal consultation or to learn more about the cosmetic and plastic surgery options that we offer.