New York City, Manhattan, Long Island, and Westchester, New York
How long does it take to perform a Facelift?
The amount of time it takes to complete a facelift procedure depends on the amount of work being done overall. If you are only having a few wrinkles and a small amount of loose skin corrected, it will take much less time than if you have an extensive facelift combined with a neck lift, brow lift or blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery). A facelift combined with other procedures can sometimes take as long as five hours.
Will I see the results of my facelift right away?
Healing after a facelift takes some time. For the first couple of weeks, you will probably experience some swelling and bruising that will obscure the final results of your surgery. After five to ten days, Dr. Newman will remove the stitches, although this might be done in phases to facilitate healing. For a few weeks, your face might feel tight, and you should avoid extended exposure to direct sunlight for several weeks. The gradual healing process will be complete in about six months, at which point the final results will be achieved.
Is it safe to combine a Facelift with other procedures?
It is actually quite common to combine a facelift with other cosmetic surgery procedures for the face. By combining these procedures into one session, you can not only achieve the best possible results, but can also save time and money and reduce overall trauma to your body. Depending on your personal goals, be sure to discuss the possibility of combining procedures with Dr. Newman during your initial facelift consultation.
What procedures are most commonly combined with a Facelift?
Since a facelift focuses primarily on the face between the cheeks and the chin, procedures commonly combined with a facelift focus on areas the facelift does not address. Common procedures include a brow lift, neck lift and eyelid surgery (or blepharoplasty). Occasionally liposuction is also used to remove fat deposits in the face that cause droopiness or sagging. In combination, these procedures can thoroughly rejuvenate the look of your face.
Dr. Scott E. Newman performs facelifts and other plastic surgery procedures in the New York City, New York, Manhattan and Long Island area. For more information or to schedule a free initial consultation, please contact the Advanced Plastic Surgery Center.
