Facelift

A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure directed at correcting the sagging tissues of your cheek, jaw line, and neck. Most patients begin to recognize these changes in their forties, but this procedure may be performed in patients younger and much older that this.

The goal of a face lift is to tighten the relaxed tissue and remove excess skin to create a more fresh and youthful appearance. The key to a successful face lift, and therefore a happy patient, is to maintain a natural look after your surgery. It is important to conceal the incisions as best possible while avoiding too much of a pull on the skin that creates an unnatural look.

Incisions are carefully placed around the ears and hidden in creases to avoid direct visibility. The skin is lifted and the underlying tissue is tightened to eliminate the unwanted sagging. Next, the excess skin around the ear is removed and gently positioned to maintain a normal appearance.

Before the lift is performed, the area beneath the chin is often treated by liposuction of unwanted fat, or by tightening the muscle bands in the front of the neck. This serves to create a better contour, and therefore a more youthful result.

Patients will have a protective dressing around the face, which will be removed the day after surgery. Sutures and surgical clips around the ears will be removed after one week. Most of the bruising and swelling is gone by 10-14 days, but make-up can be applied after one week to conceal the bruising. In our experience, patients have resumed some social activities after 5-7 days.

With the face lift procedure there is minimal pain and discomfort during the postoperative recovery. After a short period of healing you can enjoy a younger and natural looking you for many years to come.

  The following are actual patients of Dr. O'Mara, and all photos are used with permission.

Facelift
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Before (with upper and lower blepharoplasty)
After (with upper and lower blepharoplasty)
Before (with upper and lower blepharoplasty)
After (with upper and lower blepharoplasty)
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After