Why does your face age?
There are two main reasons. Gravity causes tissues to descend over time, especially around the neck, jawline and cheeks. At the same time, volume loss makes the tissues thinner and folds and wrinkles deeper and more noticeable.
What does a facelift fix?
Excess neck skin, laxity along the jawline and cheeks, and folds around the nose and mouth. It repositions descended tissue rather than simply stretching the skin.
Will I look different?
No. The technique I use is designed to preserve your facial shape and expressions. The goal is for you to look like yourself, only more rested. That is why we ask you to bring a photograph from fifteen to twenty years ago: it helps us understand your features and how they have changed.
Where are the scars?
They sit in areas that naturally conceal them: along the hairline and in the crease between the cheek and ear.
Surgery that takes time and planning
It is important to be clear: this is extensive surgery, and recovery takes longer than for some other procedures. Take your time deciding and make sure you understand what to expect.
Recovery and anesthesia
Surgery takes around five hours, and recovery takes three to four weeks. It is performed under general anesthesia, administered by a board-certified anesthesiologist, following a cardiovascular assessment. The final result is assessed between four and six months.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a facelift?
Surgery to reposition facial and neck tissues that have descended over time.
Will I look as though I have had surgery?
The aim is the opposite: to help you look like yourself, only more rested.
What should I bring to the consultation?
A picture of you from 15 to 20 years ago.
How long does recovery take?
Three to four weeks.
How long does surgery take?
About five hours.
When can I see the final result?
Between four and six months.
Where are the scars?
Along the hairline and in the crease between the cheek and ear.