Face Lift
Has your face aged? Is it sagging? Are there deep creases between your nose and mouth? Or has your jawline become slack and jowly? Do you have folds and fat deposits around your neck? While these are all common effects from age, gravity, sun exposure and stress, a surgical face lift can reverse their impact by removing excess fat, tightening underlying muscles, and redraping the skin of your face and neck.
Most frequently done on men and women over 40, you can have a more refreshed, more youthful appearance in just a few hours, with results that can last five to ten years. Ask about our mini face lifts.
If you’re ready for facelift surgery, it’s time to discuss your goals with Robert Schmid, M.D. He will explain your options and diffuse any concerns you may have about cosmetic surgery as he explains the procedure to you and answers your questions. He’ll take into account your lifestyle, goals and personal preferences in tandem with his sound, experienced surgical judgment when making recommendations to you. He will answer your questions and explain the entire process, working hard to diffuse any worries or concerns you may have.
For your reference, we’ve provided basic information on the procedure (in the box entitled “Face Lift at a Glance”) as well as face lift before and after photos so you can see examples of Dr. Schmid’s work.
Scheduling your first consultation with Dr. Schmid is easy! Simply call us at 806-797-6398 or contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!
Other Facial Surgery Procedures
Face Lift (Rhytidectomy) at a Glance
| Procedure: | Improving sagging facial skin, jowls, and loose neck skin by removing excess fat, tightening muscles, redraping skin. Most often done on men and women over 40. |
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| Length: | Several hours. |
| Anesthesia: | Local with sedation, or general. |
| In/Outpatient: | Usually outpatient. Some patients may require short inpatient stay. |
| Side Effects: | Temporary bruising, swelling, numbness and tenderness of skin; tight feeling, dry skin. For men, permanent need to shave behind ears, where beard-growing skin is repositioned. |
| Risks: | mInjury to the nerves that control facial muscles or feeling (usually temporary but may be permanent). Infection, bleeding. Poor healing; excessive scarring. Asymmetry or change in hairline. |
| Recovery: | Back to work: 10 to 14 days. More strenuous activity: 2 weeks or more. Bruising: 2 to 3 weeks. Must limit exposure to sun for several months. |
| Duration of Results: | Usually 5 to 10 years. |
Dr. Schmid and his amazing staff have truly made a difference in my life. They have become more than a part of my medical team, they have become my friends.